Safer Sun Exposure
We know all about the hazards of too much sun exposure: premature aging, skin cancer, and sun spots, to name a few. But what if your sunscreen is more dangerous to your health than sun exposure? Most of us slather ourselves and our children with sunscreen to protect ourselves from the sun, but we need to be aware of the ingredients in our sun care products so we can make the safest choice possible.
Anxiety: Holistic Solutions for Kids and Adults
Anxiety disorders affect a whopping 25.1% of children between 13 and 18 years old. And research shows that untreated children with anxiety disorders are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, miss out on important social experiences, and engage in substance abuse.
What Does It Mean to Be Body Neutral?
We have been hearing a lot about body positivity lately, but there’s also a new movement called body neutrality. For people struggling with self-love and positive body image, body neutrality can be a whole lot easier to achieve than self-love and it’s a great stepping stone.
A Scale Killed My Sister - by Jenifer Sapel
Many of us have been ingrained that our value is determined by our looks, our body, our weight, and other arbitrary "merits" that actually have nothing to do with our real value as human beings. This poem helped me transmute some rage about our obsession with a beauty standard that is harming us. Thank you, Jen, for allowing me to share your words.
How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm
Ever feel like your body clock is out of whack? Resetting your circadian rhythm is super important for getting it back in line. Not familiar with your circadian rhythm? It lets your body know when it’s time to go to sleep and wake up, and if it's out of sync, it can negatively impact many aspects of your health and wellbeing. Get your internal clock working better for you with these tips.
What Is Your Circadian Rhythm and How Does It Affect Your Health?
Your body’s circadian rhythm regulates your sleep and most of us know how sleep deprivation saps your energy and motivation. But you may not be aware of how it affects other areas of your health. From appetite to immunity, here are just a few of the roles that your circadian rhythm plays for wellbeing and what can happen if you mess with your body’s natural rhythms.
Healthy Sleep Habits for Better Rest
Either we struggle to fall asleep, to stay asleep, or to simply get enough sleep. Many factors affect sleep so it’s important to rule out any underlying causes while several healthy habits can lead to a better night’s rest.
How To Stop Stress Eating At Work
Do you struggle with stress eating while you’re at work? Deep down, you probably know that you’re not genuinely hungry but you snack anyway. Ready to start breaking the cycle? Here are some tips for beating stress eating at work.
How Stress Leads to Overeating
For many of us, stress is a major trigger for overeating and overeating causes more stress. Stress and the hormones it releases drive us to overeat and to gravitate towards empty calorie foods that stimulate our brains’ pleasure centers. Here are some proven steps you can take to reduce stress and lower the risk of overeating and it's related health issues.
Is Your Food Stressing You Out?
Food is either a source of internal stress or a stress reliever. But when we're stressed out, most people turn to things like sugar, caffeine and alcohol which just increases stress. Luckily we can break this cycle by giving our bodies what they need to better handle stress, and by removing food or beverage stressors from our diet. Sound easier said than done? Read on.