Stressed out? Just Breathe. Photo Credit: Azumio.com It’s been a long day at work, traffic was worse than normal, and you still have a ton of items on your to-do list. How do you deal with the stress that can add up in your life? Some revert to the television, others may work [...]
Do you see friends or family members under stress? Signs of stress may include trouble sleeping, headaches, digestive issues, chest pain, tense muscles, loss of sexual desire and/or ability, colds and other illness, and lack of energy. Do you wonder if there is anything you can do to help them? Here are some [...]
It’s 2017 and we have the most advanced medical technology at our fingertips that’s ever been available, so why are so many people still chronically ill? According to the International Diabetes Federation, there are 387 million people living with diabetes; one in 12 people have diabetes and one in every two affected don’t [...]
Mindfulness has entered our everyday conversations in a powerful way. But what does it really mean? Jon Kabbat-Zinn, the creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), defines it as such: “Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” In essence, it means being aware of and attentive [...]
Is it almost the New Year already? It seems like just yesterday we were setting resolutions, hopeful about accomplishing new goals and making positive changes in our lives. But while we often do our best to stay focused, resolutions don’t often pan out the way we’d like. We lose steam by the end [...]
As we move away from summer vacation and everyone buckles down into back-to-school routines, it’s a great time to refocus your goals and create a plan to stay true to your priorities. We all have big dreams and long to-do lists but why is it that some people are so good at actually [...]
Detoxing is hot right now, but it goes beyond doing a juice cleanse to lose a few pounds and get glowing skin. You can renew your body, mind, and home any time of year – you don’t have to wait for the seasons to change or a beach vacation where swimsuits are required. [...]
It seems like there’s another social media platform popping up every day – Periscope, Peach, Yik Yak, Kik – and many more. Yikes! All this social media can be overwhelming. It might be time to take a break from all your technological crutches (yes, that means email too) to give your brain a [...]
It’s never a bad time to pause and feel gratitude for everything you have in your life. Gratitude is the foundation of health, because when you appreciate the simple things – like the breeze on your face or the fact that you’re simply alive – it’s much easier to make positive changes toward [...]
Photo: Marina de la Torre At Integrative Nutrition, Joshua teaches that spirituality is a vital part of a person's primary food – what sustains you beyond your plate, like your career, relationships, exercise, and spirituality. Today we’re talking about spirituality. You don’t have to be religious to be spiritual; it’s important to get in [...]
