A few minutes of natural sunlight exposure in the morning and evening can have a big impact on health. Read about the positive benefits and learn pointers for implementing this practice into your daily routine.
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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.
When we get stuck in an emotional loop, find ourselves constantly riding an emotional roller coaster, or feel hijacked by stress and anxiety, life can get overwhelming. “Name. Notice. Nurture.” is a 5-minute practice that can help us move through our emotions and choose a more purposeful response.
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Deep breathing can regulate our nervous systems and help us calm down. Here’s a simple breathing prompt that was shown to effectively teach kids to slow breathe. You don’t have to be a child for this to work for you, too!
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Movement is a great way to decrease stress, manage anxiety, and improve resilience. Research shows yoga specifically, can help with anxiety. Here are a few pointers to help you start incorporating yoga into your movement routine.
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Want a simple technique for enhancing mental and physical health while building resilience? Try savoring, an evidence-based way to tap into the power of positive life experiences.
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The five-finger breathing technique is an effective way to decrease stress and manage anxiety. This mindful breathing practice works quickly and is easy to learn, even for kids!
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Whether you’re feeling stressed or simply in need of a mental boost, research shows that interacting with your pet can change your mood by regulating cortisol and oxytocin.
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Our brains are amazing prediction machines, but sometimes they get stuck in a stressful or anxious fight-or-flight response cycle. We can rewire our nervous systems using the simple practice of belly breathing.
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It can be hard to find the time and space to take care of you when family is invading your space. Here are my five favorite tips for establishing boundaries for self-care.
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Another study proves it: Movement is key to stress and anxiety management! Exercise does more to decrease stress and relieve anxiety than medication. Here are a few pointers to get started.
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