Sleep is integral to our health and wellbeing, and easily affected by light exposure. New research shows a surprising cost of this light exposure at night.
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Integrative Wellness categorizes health and well-being into seven key areas. Each of these areas contribute to overall wellness, affecting both mental and physical health.
A simple 20-second technique of self-compassionate touch can decrease stress, increase self-compassion, and more! Here’s how to get started with self-compassionate touch for stress relief.
Continue readingFrustrated by your mind wandering during a breathing exercise? Try mantra breathing! It gives your brain something to focus on while you calm down your body with your breath.
Continue readingNutrition is a core area of integrative wellness. Our food choices can increase or decrease our levels of stress and anxiety. Here are the best and worst choices for a calmer mind.
Continue readingWhen we experience awe we feel grounded and calm, and research shows it can improve our well-being. Here are 8 simple practices to help you experience awe.
Continue readingIt’s helpful to have a relaxation technique that involves both breathing and visualization. Enter, Box Breathing! Try this powerful tool the next time you’re feeling stressed.
Continue readingA sense of purpose and meaning can boost our well-being but seem overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be! Here’s how to start incorporating simple activities into your routine to boost this core area of integrative health.
Continue readingPlaying, or making time for enjoyable activities, is often neglected as we become adults. Yet, play can improve well-being and boost resilience. Get the details on why we should all make time for fun again.
Continue readingSlow exhales are an evidence-based way to calm the body and mind. This simple straw breathing technique can help you extend your exhale and relieve stress.
Continue readingNasal breathing is an evidence-based way to decrease stress and anxiety. Give it a try with this 5-minute guided nasal breathing practice.
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