Why do we cry, and why do some people tear up more easily than others? Renew Director Ana Kat explores the science behind our tears, how crying connects our minds and bodies, and why sound, movement, and even a good cry can affect how we feel.

We all know that changes in our lives, whether big or small, affect us emotionally, but we rarely talk about how they affect us physically, too. In this guest blog from Renew Director Ana Kat, Ana offers insights on the connection our emotions have with our body and what our bodies need when we experience changes in our lives.

In this guest blog, Ana explores the truth behind sweating and detoxification, what heat-based therapies can and can’t do for your body, and how to separate wellness facts from marketing hype.

In this guest blog, Ana Kat explores what inflammation can feel like, why it isn't always a bad thing, and how taking a whole-person approach can help you figure out what your body needs.

In this guest blog, Ana takes a closer look at two of the most popular recovery tools around: heat and cold. Cold plunges, saunas, hot yoga, cryotherapy, infrared heat—with all these wellness tools available, it can be hard to know which therapies are right for you. 

Red light therapy is everywhere, but what are you actually getting? Explore the science behind red and near-infrared light, infrared heat, treatment dose, and the potential benefits of red light therapy with Ana Kat of Renew in Green Bay.