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Splitting The Difference? Physical and Mental Health Go Hand In Hand. Here Are The Facts…

Published: 7 February 2021

Posted by: Mike Schwartz A radical thought for many of us, I know. But man oh man – how many of you have caught yourself saying things like ”I’m not in the mood to write a song or play my instrument…”? It’s malarky, folks. Author Stephen Pressfield writes in his book The War Of Art  “Someone […]

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Ways to Boost Your Body’s Immune System

Published: 8 November 2020

Posted by: Unison Although there is no quick fix for strengthening immunity, there are several natural steps you can take to boost your immune system.  Don’t underestimate the impact that your lifestyle can have on your ability to help keep your immune system strong. Good nutrition, quality sleep, and managing stress can all have a significant impact on your health.   […]

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Getting Movement During COVID-19

Published: 4 April 2020

Posted by: Kathryn Hummel We’re all trying to do our best to stay home and stay safe, but with these new changes in routine also comes the need to find a way to create a realistic health and wellness plan. We’ve compiled some important information about how you can still incorporate movement into your new […]

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Fitness and Nutrition: Healthy Habits at the JUNOS

Published: 6 March 2020

Posted by: Kathryn Hummel During the month of March, we’re looking to raise awareness of how you can take better care of yourself during the busy conference/award season. With the JUNO’s upon us, we thought it would be a great time to do a little recap on the topics we’ve covered within the past year, […]

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Releasing Physical Stress

Published: 1 March 2020

Everyone knows that our minds carry our emotional stress, but what about our bodies? What many of us don’t realize is that when we are faced with a stressful situation, we also have a physical reaction to the situation. Without even knowing it, we tense muscles, our breathing patterns shifts, our blood pressure changes, and […]

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The Importance of Rest and Knowing Your Limitations with Sue Foley

Published: 23 February 2020

“Across the board it’s all about rest, hydration and rest.” We sat down with @SueFoleyMusic during the 2019 JUNOS to discuss the importance of rest while on the road, the benefits of yoga, and knowing your own limitations. #SelfcareSunday

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Healthy Eats at the ACMA’s

Published: 23 January 2020

Making quality meals a priority when at a busy conference seems to be something we don’t keep at the top of the list. It ends up being for most, a long day with lots of networking and not enough fuel in the tank. Award Show weekends are also a great example of where healthier options […]

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Avoiding Burnout and Physical Wellness in Music with Andy Milne

Published: 15 January 2020

The show must go on; entertainers push through a lot of pain and trauma to present their art.” We sat down with Andy Milne during the 2019 JUNOS to discuss avoiding burnout and how to maintain physical wellness as a musician.

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