We’re all familiar with the winter solstice, which is, put simply, an astronomical phenomenon that marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. But, how many of us realize that it’s a biannual event, occurring on December 21st in the northern hemisphere and on June 20th in the southern hemisphere? Or that it…
Health & Wellness
Why Sleeping is so Important and Why You Need More Sleep
In an earlier post, we explained to our community the importance of sleep for mental and physical health and how sleep deprivation can lead to maddening symptoms, irrational thoughts, and mood swings (among other things). More importantly, we shared with you a few tips on how to sleep better, which we hope you are applying and are…
Preventive Care 101: How to Engage in Long-Term Preventative Care
Preventive Care 101 When it comes to your health, the best thing you can do is engage in long-term preventative care. Now, the term “preventative care” seems to have a lot of different meanings, which is why for our purposes we’re going to define it as taking measures that help you prevent sickness, rather than…
Understanding the Mind-Body Connection and How to Improve It Through Yoga
Although the mind and the body have been treated as separate entities for a long time, their obvious connection is now an undeniable fact. Understanding the relationship between the two as well as how to influence it can give us a lot more control over how we tend to think and feel. This is one…
Drinking Herbal Tea Can Save and Improve Your Life
Are you familiar with some of the numerous health benefits of herbal tea? If not, this is the article for you. Aside from being a cultural pastime in places like Britain, China and India, tea is also an invaluable asset when it comes to public health. For all intended purposes you can think of it…
Our ZEN Playlist Will Help You Reach a Peaceful State of Mind
Feeling zen has a lot to do with clearing some space in your head that’s cluttered by the daily grind of cellphone screens, e-mails and random shouting from your TV (especially true in this political cycle). It’s important to let go. It’s easier said than done of course, but music can certainly help. In…
12 Healthy Sleep Habits to Ease Anxiety and Stress
Insomnia, a common symptom of anxiety and stress affects many adults in the U.S. No one wants to toss and turn all night. Still a goodnight’s sleep seems to elude many adults. According to a 2016 Consumer Reports survey, an estimated 168 million Americans suffer from insomnia –a symptom of anxiety and stress. During sleep, our…
June Box – FEARLESS
I AM A PROBLEM SOLVER. ANY CHALLENGE I FACE… IS SOLVABLE. The mantra that coincides with the FEARLESS BOX is meant to gently affirm that you are fearless and fully capable of handling any of life’s problems, obstacles, and issues. We recommend saying the mantra at the start of each day or as needed, for a gentle reminder…
