Looking for an evidence-based way to fight stress and anxiety? Progressive Muscle Relaxation might just be the technique for you. This simple two-step tool is a gamechanger when you need to find your calm.
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Resiliency is a core area of focus in integrative wellness coaching. Stress-protective activities combat stress, increase contentment, promote relaxation, and build coping skills.
The holiday season doesn’t have to be so difficult! A physical therapist and wellness coach share their top five tips for boosting mental and physical health this year.
Continue readingIt is possible to boost your happiness and wellbeing by building better habits. Here are 7 evidence-based ways to rewire your brain, as taught by Laurie Santos in her popular course at Yale.
Continue readingSlow breathing, done for a few minutes after exercise, is an effective way to downregulate your nervous system, decrease the stress response, and help your body recover quicker.
Continue readingCraniosacral therapy involves gentle touch, pressure, and manipulation that restores balance to the nervous system and surrounding structures. Research shows it can significantly reduce pain, headaches, and anxiety. Here’s more information.
Continue readingA dysregulated nervous system can lead to insomnia, but you can breathe your way to better sleep. To help you fall and stay asleep, try this paced breathing technique.
Continue readingTry the Bhramari Pranayama breathing practice the next time you’re feeling stressed or anxious. Known as “bumblebee breathing,” it can instantly calm you down.
Continue readingMy discussion with cardiologist, Dr. Todd Hurst, on the importance of stress management, common myths, simple changes, and best practices for adopting new stress management techniques.
Continue readingResilience is our ability to deal with life’s challenges, and can be developed with brief practices. Here are five of my favorite ways to connect with resilience.
Continue readingYou don’t have to be an expert meditator to benefit from a breathing practice! In fact, just five minutes of mindful breathing can decrease your stress and anxiety.
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