Listen to your body when managing stress. Your body is an expression of your thoughts. The body is constantly a living expression of your mind. It can communicate emotions with facial expressions or posture, and it can also manifest more complex psychological issues. These issues may influence our life experience and lead to injuries and sickness. By noticing your body and being mindful, you … [Read more...]

Sweet, juicy strawberries with their vibrant color can enhance the taste and appearance of any dish. They are not only tasty, but they also contain antioxidants that protect the body against cellular damage from free radicals. Strawberry Nutrients A cup of strawberries contains 50 calories, and 3 grams of fiber. Most of this fiber is soluble. Fiber regulates digestion and lowers the risk of … [Read more...]

We can't protect ourselves without understanding trust As I prepare curriculum for my class, Becoming Unf*ckwithable I began to muse about what it takes to be vulnerable, yet protected against those who may wish to harm us. And whenever I think about strength and vulnerability in the same sentence I think of Brene and her research on what makes people "wholehearted". Her findings … [Read more...]

BUILT is the creator of the best tasting, protein-packed snacks. Today, they announce the launch of BUILT Krispy, BUILT Krispy, and BUILT Krispy. These new snackable varieties are dedicated to providing consumers with the highest-quality, tastiest protein. They also provide a balanced macronutrient profile. BUILT Bites & BUILT Balls Offer a New Method to Get High-Quality Protein on the Go … [Read more...]

Did you know that seniors can reduce their risk of dementia with gardening by 36%? It also offers many other benefits to their physical, mental and emotional health. If you care for or are concerned about an older person, it might be a good idea to introduce this pastime. This article will explore the benefits of gardening and give practical tips for getting started, regardless of physical … [Read more...]

I struggled to know what I believed when I left the Church at 18 and again after I started pulling back from New Age Spirituality, once I learned about Spiritual Bypassing and its Antidote Internal Family Systems (IFS). Do I believe in a loving God? Do I believe in angels, spirit guides, or past lives or heaven? Did I think Near Death Experiences prove there is an afterlife? Did I believe … [Read more...]

In my 20s, I would have been described as the "picture of health" because I was very fit and had a disciplined diet. I was working as a yoga and massage therapist, teaching yoga and collaborating with top New York City doctors to educate their patients on optimal nutrition and nutritional supplementation. When it came down to health, I thought I knew the formula. In my 30s, I received a … [Read more...]

  As many women and children who were raised in religious homes, I was taught to be a sweet, kind, accommodating, and compliant girl who pleased authority figures. I was raised to be a sweet, kind, accommodating, compliant, good girl who would please authority figures and not cause any trouble for teachers, pastors, or my parents. It is a form of conditioning … [Read more...]

Many people enjoy an ice-cream treat as a tasty summer snack during the summer. If you have lactose intolerance, it is best to avoid an ice-cream social. Lactose intolerant people are unable fully to digest the lactose (sugar) found in milk. They experience diarrhea, gas, and bloating as a result of eating or drinking dairy. This condition is harmless but can cause discomfort. The digestive … [Read more...]