Wellness Articles

Remember the days of playing hide and seek, tag, or hopscotch? Exercise seemed to be such a natural part of most of our childhoods. But for many of us, as we got older, we swapped out kickball for an iPhone and jump rope for Netflix. But now you have a family, and you want to…

There’s nothing like filling your lungs with a big gulp of fresh air. But for many, breathing easy doesn’t come so, well, easily – especially during springtime. Pollen, mold, and the changing weather create the perfect storm for poor air quality. And if you have environmental allergies or breathing conditions, like asthma, it can be…

Despite our best attempts, we all have those nights where we just can’t fall asleep. We roll around in bed, tossing and turning to find that perfect spot. But the hours keep ticking away, closer and closer to sunrise. If this sounds like you, you aren’t alone. Insomnia (difficulty falling and remaining asleep) affects many…

Whether it’s work, running errands, or trying to maintain an active social life, our lives seem to bustle by in a flurry these days. Without much of a bink, weeks turn into months, and the months seem to fly by as we try and stay on top of our unending list of tasks and to-dos….

3 Creative Tips to Tame Your Stress When was the last time a lion chased after you? Probably never, right? But your body may feel like it’s happening all the time. There’s even a chance that, as you’re reading this sentence, your body is currently caught up in a flight-or-fight mode. You might be thinking…

Think about the last time you unstuffed a packed closet or de-junked your junk drawer. When you were done – how did it feel? If you felt an amazing rush of sweet, sweet satisfaction, you’ve just experienced the magical benefits of cleaning your home. But decluttering does more than leaving you feeling like you’re on…

If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that many things in life are outside our control. And this year, that realization was a bitter pill to swallow. While you may not be able to remove the thing or things that are causing you stress, you’ve probably felt the impact of stress on your body –…

It’s no secret that we all want the same thing when it has to do with our skin: we want to slow down any signs of aging. There are many factors which can cause our skin to lose its youthfulness, including father time. Some of these factors we obviously can’t control, but there are others…

It’s not uncommon for many of us to have thoughts and conversations running inside our heads. It could be your to-do list for the day, a random observation about your surroundings, or it could be your own self-talk. Self-talk is defined as the dialogue you have going on inside your head. It can be either…