If you’ve been hitting up the best boba tea shops, you’ve definitely seen matcha milk tea on the menu – and if you haven’t tried it yet, what are you even doing? This green drink has taken the boba world by storm and for a darn good reason. It’s creamy, slightly sweet, and packed with…
How to Improve Your Mental Fitness: Simple Strategies for a Healthier Mind
In today’s fast-paced world of information, it’s not uncommon for people to have issues with their mental state. Stress is a major factor in causing problems in one’s mind, and this can often lead to even bigger problems. Overworking yourself without giving yourself some time to rest can also have such an impact. Mental fitness…
Yoga Is Really a Breath Practice. Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Doing It Right
If yoga has a PR person, they’re doing a great job. In TV shows and movies, the practice always seems so gentle and simple. And in many ways, it is. The soft music, the stretching, the focus on the breath and the present moment…it can be calming. But yoga can be more complicated than it…
There Is No One Paleo Diet
Keto. Atkins. Mediterranean. Vegan. Carnivore. Paleo. So many diets out there claim to align with our natural design and be best for our wellbeing. Advocates of these diets argue over what humans should eat and which diet is right, making the topic of nutrition confusing. The rest of the modern world also bombards us with…
30 Gifts for Grandparents That Aren’t Just Slippers and Tea (Although We Love Those, Too)
Whether you see Grandma and Grandpa frequently or they’re more of a once-a-year, postcard or holiday visit presence, the warmth and love of an extended family can be, well, heartwarming. Giving them a holiday gift can be heartwarming, too… if you can find the right one. Because let’s face it—what do you get the people…
The Secret Lives of Old People
Carol Orsborn, author of Spiritual Aging: Weekly Reflections for Embracing Life Today, when someone asks me “How are you?” I’m not going to report on the state of my health, complain about the friend who moved to live closer to her daughter or the unseasonable weather—all of which are true. But as of right now,…
5 Simple Ways You Can Manage Stress Naturally
Holistic health is a great alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals. If you’re looking to feel physically and mentally healthier, these five simple ways to manage stress naturally will support heart health and maintain balance in your life. Discover how to nourish your well-being through your diet, herbs, physical activity, and mindfulness. Eating and stress A balanced…
Using Vitamin C for Heart Disease and Cell Protection
Researchers at the University of California say that participants who took about 500 milligrams of vitamin C supplements daily saw a 24 percent drop in plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) levels after two months. Recent research suggests that CRP may better predict heart disease than cholesterol levels. “C-reactive protein is a marker of inflammation, and there……
‘I Was Diagnosed With Two Different Types of Breast Cancer at the Same Time (Yes, That Can Happen)’
At the start of the summer of 2020, just a few months after the COVID-19 pandemic began, Morgen Chesonis-Gonzalez, a Miami public school clinical art therapist, felt a persistent pain in her right armpit that set off some internal alarm bells. She knew something in her body wasn’t quite right. Chesonis-Gonzalez, 47, had always been…
How Virtual Therapy Sessions Can Support Parents in Overcoming Daily Parenting Struggles
Parenthood is one of the most rewarding and challenging roles. But what happens when stress and frustration overwhelm the joy? Virtual support provides the assistance needed to overcome everyday struggles while managing family responsibilities. Let’s explore how it can make a positive difference. Convenience and Accessibility of Virtual Therapy For many, finding time to prioritize…