Self-care matters. Let that sink in for a moment as you reflect upon all the ways you don’t adequately care for yourself. Going to bed late to fix the perfect lunch for your children, working through lunch to meet unrealistic deadlines, and satisfying hunger with boxed and processed foods are all examples of ways we think we’re doing the right thing. They are also examples of unintentional self-harm.
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Health and Happiness: How to Banish Work-related Stress
The modern way of life can take a heavy toll on our emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. Between a hectic work environment and a fast-paced personal life, finding your sense of calm and reinstituting homeostasis in your mind, body, and soul can become quite a challenge. But it is doable, and there are concrete ways to achieve a stress-free life.
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Mindfulness: Tips & Tricks That Will Help You Fall Asleep Faster
Ever since the fitness industry started blooming, there has been a surge in awareness as to what we should eat and how much we should kick our sedentary lifestyle goodbye. However, the third, equally essential pillar of health and vitality is often overlooked in these health plans – sleep! [Read more…] about Mindfulness: Tips & Tricks That Will Help You Fall Asleep Faster
Sleep Mistakes You Must Avoid At All Times
Sleep is one of the most important functions of our bodies. However, it often gets neglected in the everyday rush of our lives. We don’t get enough sleep, and even when we do, it tends to be with interruptions, waking up in the middle of the night, not being able to go back to sleep or fall asleep in the first place. [Read more…] about Sleep Mistakes You Must Avoid At All Times
Water for the Body and Soul: How to Drink More of It!
We all spend a lot of time worrying about our spiritual condition, cooking up more and more convoluted rationalizations for why we feel terrible all the time. And there are a lot of interesting and useful answers to be found.
But even if you acknowledge that the body and the mind are connected and that activities such as yoga or walking can exercise the spirit as much as the muscles, you may be overlooking some of the simpler stuff that can make life nicer. [Read more…] about Water for the Body and Soul: How to Drink More of It!
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
According to the CDC, 30 million Americans are currently suffering from some form of diabetes. Many, however, are unaware of what diabetes actually is, and how hard it can be to manage the condition during the holiday season.
Diabetes is a disorder of the human metabolism, or the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. There are in fact three main types: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Only about five percent of all people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes, meaning most of those who are diagnosed will have either type 2 diabetes due to a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle, or gestational diabetes that can develop during pregnancy. [Read more…] about Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
