♠ When Vata mobilizes in dry, windy autumn, it accumulates in the nervous system and can bring anxiety. Discover Ayurvedic herbs to fight anxiety this season. According to the ancient healing science of Ayurveda, we are in Vata season. The word Vata means to blow or to move like the...
Read MoreIn scents, oils, and creams it’s a resounding “yes!” for lavender as a safe and effective anxiety reliever. Interest in its benefits as an oral supplement is also growing fast. Although we cannot run from anxiety or eliminate it completely, there are small ways we can create more...
Read More♠ 3 steps to warding off rising panic. Deep inside your brain is a tiny, almond-shaped structure whose primary purpose is to keep you safe. Scanning your environment for threat and setting off a cascade of biological changes that galvanize your survival response, your amygdala can save...
Read More♠ Discover common and harmful cognitive distortions, how they work, and why they are misleading. Sometimes, we think about ourselves and our lives in ways that are pretty illogical and even unfair to ourselves. We make interpretations about what’s happening that are twisted and misleading, but we...
Read More♠ Nature provides a welcome respite from the chaos of the modern world. Seeking out the solace found in the natural world can offer a path out of feeling hopeless. When life feels bleak, there are proven benefits to turning to nature to reframe our lives. Nature...
Read More♠ Abdominal massage is a global practice that supports womb health and total-body healing. Learn how this practice can help manage anxiety and support a healthy menstrual cycle. The abdomen is very rarely touched in a typical massage. However, abdominal massage is an ancient practice of healing,...
Read MoreAnxious? Have you tried hypnotism? Hypnotherapist David R. Wright uses hypnotherapy for anxiety relief by tapping into the subconscious and diminishing anxious triggers. When you think of hypnotherapy, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a devious villain attempting to mind control a victim, or maybe a...
Read MoreMoving can dislodge anxiety from the body. Discover moment practices for anxiety. It’s no surprise that movement can help us manage stress and anxiety. In that context, we’re usually talking about some form of exercise, mental or physical. Movement, however, means more than just exercise, and even...
Read More◊ Feeling the burden of climate change on an emotional level? Here are some skillful ways to manage eco-anxiety. I left the afternoon meeting early to drive home. The hurricane had been downgraded to a tropical depression with minimal rain, but I wanted to be on the...
Read More♠ Anxious? You have the power to make yourself feel better. Have you ever felt like there was no way out of your highly anxious state? Me too. ♠ Anxiety can feel all-consuming, and it usually comes along with a fight-or-flight response that can feel uncomfortable, make dealing with life stressors...
Read More♦ While the chaotic feeling of overwhelm has been normalized—it isn’t “normal.” Here are three ways to overcome the frenzy of your busy schedule and the constant feeling of overwhelm. I had just finished a dizzying round of work deadlines, responsibilities for my kids’ school, and a...
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