Stress is a normal mental and physical response to the demands of life. On the positive side, stress can make us stronger by motivating us to perform and prepare us for future stressful and anxiety-inducing situations. But when [ ... ]
You hear someone say, “Take a chill pill!”, when things seem to hit the fan, or your head is spinning out of control. According to American Psychological Association, 75% of adults reported experiencing moderate to high levels [ ... ]
More people are taking supplements every year, with the most recent consumer survey reporting 67% of adults (or more than 170 million people) take dietary supplements every day. (1) The majority of supplement takers consume a multi [ ... ]
As consumers, it’s confusing when trying to decide whether to “go organic.” We want to make the best decisions for our health and our families, but we also must consider our tight budgets. Those that buy organic food do so [ ... ]
Have you ever felt isolated? Maybe you don’t enjoy spending your spare time with other people or maybe you want to but can’t find the opportunity. I personally believe isolation is one of the most detrimental circumstances that [ ... ]
Adapting is hard. Adapting may just be the most difficult part of living. Whether it is a new job, new routine, new diagnosis, or a shift in relationships, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and “stuck”. Feelings of stress [ ... ]
When it comes to being fit, whether it is the start of your journey or continuing down the path, some of the biggest obstacles come from life happening around you. We often are filled with excuses because we are tired, but activity [ ... ]
Did you know that the food we eat creates both a physical and mental response? Anatomically, ingesting food promotes enzyme production, stomach movement, and smooth muscle relaxation and contraction to move food through the intestines. [ ... ]
Can you imagine what a difference it would make in the world if we all focused on being kind? A small act of kindness can change someone’s day or the course of their life. Are you kind to yourself? Sometimes it’s difficult to [ ... ]
Most of us don’t need a lot of incentive to get a run or hike in over the summer when the sun is shining, and it’s warm out. Turning the corner into fall and winter, it can be a lot harder to want to get outside when it’s [ ... ]
