There’s no doubt about it – modern lifestyles can be stressful! We’re all looking for ways to live healthier, fuller lives while managing and balancing our daily lives. It’s no surprise then, that there is a surge in popularity of adaptogens, which have been used for millennia to address physical and mental stresses. Ashwagandha is…
What is wellness? It has been defined as “the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.” Many factors shape our wellbeing, like diet, lifestyle, and relationships. Some are not entirely in our control, but there are some substantial ones we can influence that contribute to our overall health: healthy digestion,…
The last couple of years have been exceptionally stressful for everybody – and we’ve gained a greater appreciation for protecting our health. Even at the best of times, finding balance amidst the fast pace of modern life is tricky. The stress response is instinctive – but physiological stress responses that helped our ancestors escape predators…
It’s all about Reconnecting with Your Natural Rhythms.Restless nights, tension headaches, racing heart, distracted thoughts, waking up groggy, all-day fatigue … do any of these issues sound familiar? Unfortunately, high stress and poor sleep are common among those living modern lifestyles, affecting people of all ages. Many factors can influence these health issues, including:
Stress! Unfortunately – we’re all too familiar with it, especially over the last couple of years. Did you know that, when we experience stress, the body goes through something called the “stress cycle,” which physiologically brings us into and then, importantly, out of the stress response? Many of us are unaware of this, and in…
Stress is a part of everyone’s life. But today’s fast-paced lifestyles paired with current events have us feeling full of anxiety! A healthy stress response is essential to survival: when we perceive threats, the body “adapts” with a series of physiological changes to reduce the impact. With constant, extreme, or long-term stress the body’s resilience…
We spend almost a third of our lives sleeping – or at least we should be. A lot goes on behind closed eyes – our bodies are actually quite busy when we’re not awake. Throughout a night’s sleep the body performs key functions related to growth, development, hormone balance, cardiovascular system repair, emotional and cognitive…
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