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How to heal neck pain with yoga

Michele Fife — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:31:00 GMT

Stiffness in the neck and shoulders is no fun to live with and can lead to other health complications. Loosen things up with a couple easy to do Yoga asanas. All you need is a couple minutes and a strap or even a necktie.

Why you should be doing more yoga

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:38:07 GMT

Our wellness expert, Michele Fife, obviously loves yoga. Besides being a great way to keep in shape, the benefits go much further than that. Michele explains all the ways yoga can improve your life, making you happier, healthier, and less stressed.

Photos: Fifth Third River Bank Run 2013

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:14:24 GMT

Downtown Grand Rapids was packed as thousands of runners piled into the city's center on Saturday May 11, 2013. Check out these great race day shots in our Fifth Third River Bank Run Photo Gallery!

How to unjunk with 'healthy' candy

Michele Fife — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:30:20 GMT

Junk food junkies listen up! Our wellness expert shares a new candy thats actually considered healthy.

Yoga proven to strengthen bones & body

Michele Fife — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:09:56 GMT

Osteoporosis- more common among women is a disease characterized by weak and thinning bones. About 1 in 3 women are said to be affected by osteoporosis and the risk factor rises with certain factors such as age and smoking. Recent studies have shown that a Yoga asana practice can prevent this and even help participants to regain some bone density.

Try epsom salt for relaxation

Michele Fife — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Our wellness expert, Michele Fife, shows that you don't need a lot of money to pamper yourself. Epsom salt is a low cost mineral that you can use to ease any pains away, let Michele show you how!

Super simple Spring Detox Tea recipe

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Spring detox your body with this super simple detox tea blend. Our wellness expert, Michele Fife, gives the recipe and all the health benefits that go along with drinking this delicious and easy tea.

Spring stretches for runners

Michele Fife — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:33:44 GMT

Springtime brings even more runners out to play and with that brings the complaints of heel pain that can be plantar fasciitis. Here's some simple stretches to help you get back on your feet again.

Perfect portion trick for infused EVOO

Michele Fife — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:58:08 GMT

Looking for a butter alternative and a great way to make perfect portions?! Check out this clever storage idea for infused olive oil from WOTV 4 Women's Wellness expert, Michele Fife.

Find unique items for your home

Michele Fife — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:48:21 GMT

Reduce, reuse, and recycle. When we take better care of ourselves, we take better care of the things and planet around us. Our wellness expert, Michele Fife, gives her favorite vintage and resale shops for everything from your home to your look. Become the ultimate non-consuming consumer!

Gazelle opens 10 spots in sold out race

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:12:21 GMT

A bidding war for 10 coveted spots in the Gazelle Girl half-marathon has started and it's all in the name of charity. If you missed your chance to run in this inaugural event you've still got a shot. Here's the scoop.

Journey to becoming vegan

Michele Fife — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:20:34 GMT

Michele Fife interviews Frank Ferrante, the subject of a new documentary called "May I be Frank". It follows this overweight, 54 year old's journey to become vegan and all the trials that come along with it. Intense, heart warming, and interesting, it is a real must-see.

Spice up your soups with ginger

Michele Fife — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Ginger is a great spice with even greater health benefits. It has powerful anit-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and ginger can also be used both sweet and savory. Our wellness expert, Michele, shares a delicious soup recipe and some other great uses for this super spice.