We hear about self care all the time now; we see it on social media as skin care products, fizzy bath bombs, yoga poses (1), superfood powders and more, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg Self-care started as a way to physically take care of yourself, then evolved into caring for your emotional […]
Read More ›It’s Not Just Food That is Medicine; Hugs and Laughter are, too! When is the last time you laughed? A true, hearty laugh from deep within your belly? A laugh so hard you cried? The past year has been challenging, to say the least; anxiety rates increased an estimated 54% (1). Prescription medications to treat […]
Read More ›It’s no surprise that having a pet is good for mental health. They give us unconditional love, they are always there when we need an ear (without offering unsolicited advice), can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness, and even improve your cardiovascular health. Caring for an animal can help children […]
Read More ›What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “comfort food”? Mac + cheese? Ice cream and cake? A bottle of wine (for yourself) and a wheel of imported brie? By definition (1), comfort food is “food that provides consolation or a feeling of well-being, typically any with a high sugar or other […]
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