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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.

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.

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).

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.

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?

Do you struggle with joint pain that inhibits your ability to stay active? Conditions like arthritis, tendinopathy, and even just generalized inflammation in the joints can make everyday activities a challenge, let alone training or working out. But, it’s still important — in fact, probably even more important — for those with joint problems to stay active. Staying sedentary and losing fitness due to pain can lead to other issues down the line, such as a weakened musculoskeletal system, a decline in energy, and decreased longevity. The long and short of it? Joint pain does not have to stand in the way of staying active and fit.