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Prepare for Cold and Flu Season with These 4 Immunity Tips
The holidays are in full swing, which means celebrations, gatherings, time with loved ones, and… cold and flu season. With various illnesses going around and more time spent in groups, it’s more important than ever to build up a strong immune system that will carry you through the viral season and remain healthy and thriving.
The Power of Gratitude: How to Approach This Holiday Season with Joy
With Thanksgiving around the corner and the rest of the holiday season not too far behind, gratitude seems an obvious topic to come to mind. You may think of gratitude as a simple gesture of expressing thanks. But really, gratitude blossoms far beyond this gesture, starting within and extending out to connect us with other humans and the world around us.
Beating the Menopausal Middle
Ladies: you’ve probably heard all about the hot flashes, mood swings, and physical changes that are all part of the inevitable process of menopause. Maybe you’ve even started experiencing some of these things. If you have, you’re certainly not alone. One of the most common changes women notice during this time is weight gain or redistribution, particularly around the middle. Though it can be a frustrating time for your mind and body, it doesn’t have to dictate your quality of life beyond menopause.
PCOS and Endo: 4 Ways to Treat Hormone Imbalances
Irregular cycles, painful cramps, heavy periods, severe acne, mood swings… any of these symptoms ring a bell? It’s possible that hormone imbalances are at play. Imbalances between male and female sex hormones can range in severity and symptoms, with the more severe cases resulting in conditions like endometriosis or PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).
How EMDR Treats Anxiety and Other Mental Blockages
EMDR is having its moment in the mental health space. Though not a new treatment, it has gained much traction in recent years as more and more people have embraced it and attained impressive results.
Stimulating the Vagus Nerve: How to Calm Stress, Ease Anxiety, and More
Meet the “jack of all trades” of your body: the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is a bit of a hot topic in the health and wellness sphere right now — and for good reason. It affects or is directly involved in dozens of physiological processes that influence how you feel on a day-to-day basis — from digestion to breathing to the stress response. So, what exactly is the vagus nerve and how does it function?
