7 Reasons Going Barefoot is a Great Thing
From platforms to stilettos, loafers to cowboy boots, we all have our favorite pairs of shoes. Most of us are used to wearing shoes the vast majority of the time, especially if we grew up in an urban environment. But experts are now suggesting that wearing shoes may contribute to poorer health as we age.
6 Ways COVID Might Be Impacting Your Mental Health (and what you can do)
It’s a tense time for most of us. COVID-19 is scary, and it’s rapidly changing the way we work, socialize, travel, access healthcare, exercise, shop, and live. Many people are feeling anxious, stressed, worried, and scared. Is the pandemic affecting your mental health? Here are five ways you could be impacted and practical solutions to […]
10 Ways Your Mood Impacts Your Health
The term “mind-body” is widely used in natural medicine offices, healing centers, and yoga studios. You have most certainly heard it before. Generally the term “mind-body” refers to the idea that the mind and the body are connected in a bidirectional way…meaning that the mind can influence the body, and the body can influence the […]
Your Mind: Here, There, and Everywhere: How to Do Mindfulness Training
I’ve never been a big fan of the old saying, “misery loves company,” but if you suffer from anxiety… it does sometimes hold true. First, there’s the “misery” part. There is no question that anxiety disorders can make life absolutely miserable. Then, there’s the “company” part. According to statistics compiled by the Anxiety and Depression […]
The Travel Mindset: A Vacation in Your Own Backyard
Anyone who loves to travel knows how electrifying a road trip, camping excursion, backpacking journey, or beach getaway can be. Vacations are a time to relax, rejuvenate, and get away from the hustle of everyday life for a while — they are a sort of “reset button.” This “reset” from routine is a necessary part […]
