I’ve been told that I have a fairly broad and deep emotional range. That can be a good thing, because it means I feel things with sensitivity, complexity, and intensity. I notice nuances in myself and others. Feelings, occurrences, people—they matter to me. I even...
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 MoreA physical therapist offers her best tips—from personal experience—to re-awaken the mind and body after being stuck in stress mode. ♥ It was a crisp October day in 2010. I woke up groggy—as one does after a four-hour nap. A long nap usually sounds heavenly, but I...
Read More♣ The coming of fall doesn’t have to be a hard transition. Honor the magic of the end of summer with an altar, rituals, crystals, and affirmations. An Excerpt From Sacred Seasons The end of summer brings us Virgo season to help wrap up summer and transition into...
Read More◊ When it comes to my relationship with the Earth, I sometimes ask, “Should I save it or savor it?” There’s no doubt that Earth is in need of saving, and I know I have a role to play in reversing the damage we, as humans,...
Read More• • • “The problem isn’t the depth of sadness or anger that we feel. The problem is our resistance to them.” Stress, anxiety, depression, self-sabotage, breakups, chronic pain—half the trouble we get into in our lives comes from struggling to simply feel our feelings. Our culture...
Read More♠ CBD can help ease the pain and trouble that comes with an inflamed gut, whether it’s IBS, leaky gut, or some other problem. Two-thirds of Americans suffer from inflammatory gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, gas, bloating, stomach pain, frequent bowel movements, and unexplained weight loss. Can CBD...
Read More• • • Tai Chi is often described as meditation in motion. This ancient Chinese practice has many proven health benefits, from lowering stress levels and boosting memory to increasing flexibility and improving balance. Now, a new study reveals that the long term practice of Tai Chi can...
Read More♠ “Eating foods that will center or calm your energy center is a great way to shift your energy from anxious and scared, to balanced and strong.” Across the globe, there have been daily, near hourly, events and news updates about the COVID-19 pandemic. One constant: The...
Read More• • • Dry skin can be uncomfortable, causing itching, flaking, and redness. This face mask is easy to make and delivers moisturizing nutrients to comfort dry, parched skin. The addition of tea tree essential oil helps to gently clarify skin as well. ↵ Ingredients ½ cucumber 2...
Read MoreChronic pain can take a toll, and prescription painkillers can have severe side effects. Explore how an Ayurvedic practitioner helps her clients manage pain. According to the CDC, over 20% of Americans live with chronic pain. I will start with a straightforward question: How do you navigate pain? ↵ A number...
Read More♠ Polyvagal Theory expert Deb Dana explores anchoring into your nervous system and connecting to your body’s neural pathways for calmness, safety, and connection. Polyvagal Theory expert Deb Dana, LCSW, is the developer of the Rhythm of Regulation Clinical Training Series. Her bookAnchored: How to Befriend Your...
Read MoreHoping to revamp your skincare routine with holistic alternatives? Explore these five Ayurvedic herbal remedies. Growing up in an Indian home, my mother always had Ayurvedic remedies for an upset stomach, skin issues, heat eruption, rashes, cold and cough, fever, headaches, and much more. She even made exfoliants,...
Read MoreA few years back, I came across an old box that held notebooks from my college courses. As I leafed through the pages, I smiled at my prolific use of the margins as a space for doodling. A new study shows that in the act...
Read More♠ Intuition can become mute, stifled, or drowned out when we find ourselves out of balance. Here are some ways to help you get grounded so that you can reconnect with that inner voice. Your intuition may make itself heard as a voice in your head—messages in...
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the best way to improve your running is to run more. The rule of training specificity still applies—you practice what you’re looking to improve. There’s no way around that. But that doesn’t mean other workout plans don’t have a place in your training program....
Read More♠ “Once while we were traveling in Japan and heard a white man speak fluently, my grandmother told me it was shameful that I couldn’t speak Japanese. I am fifth or sixth generation Japanese American from Hawaii, depending on what side you look at. My blood...
Read More♠ What are your symptoms telling you? Knowing the meaning of your symptoms can help you recover more quickly. Getting sick sucks! No one likes it, but it happens to all of us in an incredible diversity of ways. While getting ill can be random and no...
Read More♠ Learn why mixing alcohol and menopause can be a recipe for unease. Mood changes, sleep disturbances, changes in metabolism… Menopause can feel like a whole-body (and mind!) shift. Go-to de-stressors don’t seem to work like they used to, particularly that nightly glass or two of wine. ↓ Dr. Stephanie...
Read More♠ Struggling to escape the heat? Cool it with tips from Ayurveda, yoga, Western herbalism, traditional Chinese medicine, and everyday common sense. 1. Incorporate mint into your diet. The menthol in mint triggers a reaction in our brains to make us think our temperature is lowering. If you’re...
Read MoreMeet (or Get Reacquainted With) Their Superpowers ◊ Adaptogens are stress-busting herbs and mushrooms that can help the body find balance in the face of daily stress. We talk a lot about identifying and managing the sources of stress in our lives. However, according to Amanda Chantal Bacon,...
Read More“How can you help yourself feel a sense of calm, reassurance, and peace? The answer is at your feet. Literally.” Have you been feeling a little uncertain lately? Perhaps you are nervous about where the world is heading and whether coronavirus will ever go away. You are...
Read More↓ Pucker up, because it turns out this simple beverage packs a health punch. Health-conscious celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Gisele Bündchen are always going on and on about they drink lemon water every day, first thing in the morning. Why all the fuss over lemons? Is...
Read MoreGuides help us, whether we are aware of it or not. Do you look with awe and maybe even a touch of envy at the ‘chosen’ ones who seem to be able to connect with their guides easily and clearly? It just seems a tad bit...
Read MoreBreath action into everyday words. “You might be surprised at how many nouns in the English language can be used as verbs.” ↓ Words have always fascinated me. One thing I discovered by playing with words is that they don’t always fit into neat categories or have...
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