Mind-body practices strengthen our parasympathetic nervous system, which tells us to relax after a threat is past. And when this system operates effectively, we complete the stress cycle. We relax. But what happens when chronic or severe stress prevents that "rest and digest" system from kicking in? Over time, it can harm our health. Research indicates that our thought patterns and … [Read more...] about Mind-Body Practices to Complete the Stress Cycle
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What I Learned in Fall of 2017
Did you blink? Are you like me, wondering where the past few months went? Before going headlong into winter (and the holidays!), I continue to take a cue from writer Emily P. Freeman, who encourages her readers to “pause to reflect on the past season before we move ahead into the future.” I enjoyed reflecting on Summer 2017 so much that I wanted to do it again for September, October and … [Read more...] about What I Learned in Fall of 2017
Sleep, Gotta Get It
This is a guest post by Nicole Akers, a blogger and curator of health information at nicoleakers.com. We swapped posts today as part of a 7-day blogging challenge we both joined. Thanks, Nicole, for sharing some valuable information that is a great follow up my earlier post on sleep We want it and we want it now. We live in the information age, are constantly connected socially or … [Read more...] about Sleep, Gotta Get It
