How to Take the Edge Off: Everyday Strategies to Manage Stress Without Losing Your Mind
Simone McFarlane It creeps up slowly. A twinge behind the eyes, a clenched jaw, the sensation that your to-do list is mocking you. Stress doesn’t need an invitation, and it certainly doesn’t knock. But here’s the kicker—most of us let it stay too long without asking it to leave. The good news? There are tricks, […]
Self-Compassion, Biofeedback, and Mental Health
Self-compassion can contribute to better mental health. Compassion-focused therapy may help those with mental illness self-soothe and better deal with feelings and thoughts in a mindful, balanced way. The 60 participants in the study received either virtual reality based on self-compassion or virtual reality based on self-compassion PLUS visual biofeedback. The Oculus Quest 2 allowed […]
Might Mindfulness Be for YOU, Too?
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 […]
Discover the Power of the “Awe Walk” for Mental and Physical Well-being
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 […]
Effects of Social Media on Adolescence Differs Between Boys and Girls
University of Cambridge Girls and boys might be more vulnerable to the negative effects of social media use at different times during their adolescence, say an international team of scientists. In a study published today in Nature Communications, the researchers show that, in UK data, girls experience a negative link between social media use and […]
3 powerful ways to reduce stress, as approved by children
Dr Catherine Clinton, ND We know the impact stress can have on our body in the long term and we’re just beginning to understand what chronic stress or trauma can do to the health of a child over their lifetime. Emotional Freedom Technique, breath work, chanting, heart rate variability, visualizations and meditations are wonderful tools […]
Foods That Make You Feel Good
Dr Kaitlyn Zorn, ND Did you know that you can use a healthy diet to create serotonin? A lot of us think of “stress-eating” when we talk about foods in relation to stress and anxiety. Ever bought a treat to cheer you up? Well, the reason why we reach towards certain foods when we are […]
The First Step to a Successful Holistic Business: Space Clearing (Part 2)
Robyn M Fritz MA MBA Series on space clearing for businesses In Part 1 of this series on space clearing for businesses I discussed why space clearing should be your first thought for maintaining and growing a successful holistic business. Yes, staffing and client attraction and retention are essential, but without a clear space, you […]
How Daily Life Affects Energy Boundaries
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, […]
The Hidden Dangers of a Spa Visit
Razi Berry A visit to the spa is the perfect way to relax, relieve stress and pamper yourself. While you may leave feeling rejuvenated, what you may not realize is that most popular spa treatments involve exposure to harmful chemicals. You might think that you are doing your body a favor, but in some cases, […]