What's the Deal With: Foot Chi


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

What's the Deal With: Foot Chi

I'm a big fan of foot massages, but some experts think touching your tootsies isn't just about feeling good. They believe there are pressure points on your feet that correspond to specific glands, organs, and other parts of your body. Stimulating them in the practice of Reflexology, either by hand, or by walking barefoot on a cobblestone path, is believed to not only relieve stress, but may help Read more

Martial Arts Classes to Try: Krav Maga, Tai Chi, and Tae Kwon Do


Updated 05/06/11 2:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Martial Arts Classes Defined: Krav Maga, Tai Chi, and Tae Kwon Do

Martial arts is an umbrella term used for systems of training for combat. Boxing, karate, tai chi, tae kwon do, krav maga, kung fu, kickboxing, wrestling, and jiu jitsu all fall into the martial arts category, because they all have the same underlying principle — protection from physical threat. Martial arts can be broken into five categories including: grappling styles, stand-up or striking Read more

Home Away From Home: New York's Award-Winning Andaz 5th Avenue Hotel


Updated 03/15/11 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photos of Award-Winning Andaz 5th Avenue Hotel

The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announced the six winners of the 38th Annual Interior Design Competition this past week, and Tony Chi and Associates was noted as one of the winners for its design of the Andaz 5th Avenue Hotel in New York. This luxury hotel, whose interiors were inspired by the city itself, features high ceilings and open spaces as well as a facade of Read more

4 Alternative Treatments to Uplift Your Work Self


Updated 03/16/12 4:11 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Alternative Treatments For Relaxation

Now that you have the long weekend ahead of you, you should take some time to invigorate yourself over the holiday. If work has been getting to you, consider and explore these four alternative treatments. Acupuncture: There are certain points on your body that harnesses your body energy or chi. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that manipulates needles on your body to treat all Read more