Amethyst Heart Wellness Spa

Did you know that it is possible to drink too much water? Did you know that you can get "drunk" off of water? What?! How?! Well, that's not exactly what it is. There's a *very* rare thing that happens when you drink too much water too quickly. It gives you a feeling of intoxication or you may even experience the same symptoms as heat stroke and exhaustion! Sounds crazy, right? It is. This really only happens to those who drink liters upon liters of water in one sitting, so it's really not too easy to do. What's really going on is something called hyponatremia. Hyponatremia is really talking about your sodium levels. When you drink too much water far too quickly your body is basically drowning out any sodium you might have. It's kind of the same concept of when you're bloated, that means that you're retaining too much sodium, so you drink lots of water to even it out. Except much, much more extreme. When there isn't enough sodium in your...

Ananda Balasana or more commonly (and easier to pronounce) Happy Baby pose! This pose is not only a personal favorite for the name, but also for how it opens up the hips and provides a deeper stretch. This light-hearted stretch promotes stretching of the lower spine and inner thigh area. It is a wonderful pose for those suffering from cramps, endometriosis, or general lower back pain. This pose, however, should not be done by those with neck or knee problems or those who are pregnant. It can put too much stress on the neck or lower back area and cause more discomfort. This is how the pose is done: First you'll lay on the ground, yoga mat, or even in your bed. Then: You'll inhale and bring your knees to your belly. Then: You'll exhale and grab the sides of your feet. If you're having trouble reaching your feet you can use yoga bands to help you out! After that you'll want to push out with your feet to create resistance. Always remember with every yoga p...