Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to a healthy mind and body. Of course with hectic schedules, kids, and many other distractions, getting enough sleep is easier said than done. Here are some tips on how to fall asleep from the National Sleep Foundation. Keep a Standard Bedtime and Wake Up Time Yes, even on […]
Summer Activities Can Take a Toll on Your Body: 3 Benefits of Regular Massage
Summer is here, and your days are filled with nothing but hammocks in the warm breeze, tall glasses of iced tea sipped in the afternoon shade, and a towering stack of novels to be devoured, one by one. Right?? Ummmm, no. The truth is that summer can be hard work. If you’ve got kids, while your […]
Don’t Stress Back-to-School
For many, August is the time when we start to think about our kids going back to school. We say to ourselves, “summer just flew by.” Don’t be surprised if moods change and anxiety starts to kick in for both you and your children. After a summer without routines and floating bedtimes, it can be stressful to get […]
Aging Gracefully: Tips to Keeping Your Mind, Body Young
As you watch your children or grandchildren grow and begin a new grade at school this year, it’s only natural to start thinking of how you’ve aged over the years and what your future holds as you and your family progress in life. To help slow down some of the effects that naturally occur as you […]
Four Ways to Have a Stress-Free Vacation
For many people, the highlight of their year is the summer vacation. Spending much needed time with loved ones and visiting places that get crossed off bucket lists. Whether you’re sitting on a beach, on an adventure or unplugged in some far-off place — it should be the most relaxing, stress-free time of the year. […]
Have a Happy Heart: Tips How to Feel Good About Yourself
Do you feel good about yourself? Seriously, it’s a question that we often laugh off with an, “of course.” But it’s a very serious question. So often, people overlook the connection between mind, heart and body. If your mind and heart aren’t happy than your body isn’t happy and as well as the other way […]
Tips to Stay Cool During Hot Summer Nights
As we move into summer, temperatures start soring and can make for some uncomfortable nights. Seriously, there’s nothing worse than not being able to sleep because you’re too hot. Lack of sleep is never a good thing for your physical or mental health. Yes, you could simply open the window, but we all know, sometimes […]
Summer Activities Can Take a Toll on Your Body: 3 Benefits of Regular Massage
At last. Summer is here, and your days are filled with nothing but hammocks in the warm breeze, tall glasses of iced tea sipped in the afternoon shade, and a towering stack of novels to be devoured, one by one. Right?? Ummmm, no. The truth is that summer can be hard work. If you’ve got kids, […]
Importance of Taking a Full Mind and Body Approach to Wellness
When it comes to your health, do you think about your body or your mind? Do you think of mind and body as one? Well, you should. Your body reacts to how you think, feel and act. When you get stressed, you may notice that your blood pressure goes up. You might get a headache, […]