In a notable cultural shift, society increasingly embraces and celebrates strong women across various domains. From the gym to the workplace, women are building physical and professional strength by lifting weights, focusing on nutritious diets, and advocating for their worth. This evolution, however, comes with its challenges. Research shows that women often face unique obstacles […]
Mindfulness–being in the moment and aware of your feelings and thoughts without judging–has been shown to lessen pain in veterans. Could it help you as well? A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reported the efficacy of telehealth-delivered mindfulness-based interventions (MBI). Over 690 Veterans with chronic pain and psychiatric comorbidity completed a mindfulness-based intervention that produced a
Walking is a simple yet powerful way to improve physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. A new trend, the “awe walk,” offers a fresh take on this daily activity, encouraging walkers to find inspiration and wonder in their surroundings. Popularized by recent research from UC Berkeley, the awe walk encourages participants to shift their
Dr. Olisa Mak, Naturopathic Physician I hope that it’s your best year yet. This time of the year is always full of excitement, hope, motivation, and optimism. We’re excited to see how the new year will unfold, to see what surprises might come our way. We’re excited about new beginnings and opportunities. We’re motivated to
Robyn Fritz, MA, MBA, CHt No, this isn’t another piece on New Year’s resolutions. It’s on things to think about as you continue to build a wonderful life, to reflect on when the holidays are over and the darkest time of the year is upon us, deep winter. We all want to live the best
Robyn M Fritz MA MBA Space clearing for businesses In the last of a three-part series on space clearing for businesses, I’m going to walk you through an actual clearing. While this is directed to your business, you can also adapt this ritual for your homes. In Part 1 we discussed what space clearing is—the
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP A few years back we welcomed a new puppy into our home. She is a beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback named Zola. When she first came to live with us, she weighed less than 10 lbs. Now she tips the scales around 75 lbs. Anticipating the possible destruction such a large and
Jennifer Labbienti – Align.Balance.Thrive “It’s all energy.” It only took four years, but I knew in that moment – standing in my mother’s kitchen as she said those words to my very practical, logical, straight-thinking, engineer step-father – that she got it. Just like that. So matter of fact: It’s all energy. I’m lucky because
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Dear Mom, I am writing to you from our future to thank you for everything you have and will ever do for me. I feel so lucky to be your child. In this opportunity to look back, I want to share an insight I discovered. When I was an infant
Robyn Fritz, MA, MBA Yes, Daily Life Affects Our Energy Boundaries. Did you just come home from work so tired and drained you decided you never-ever-in-a-million-years want to see another human being? Do you hate to go out in crowds because people drain you? If so, maybe it’s time you checked your energy boundaries. Yes,
