Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. In fact, anxiety is a very normal response to stressful life events like moving, changing jobs or having financial troubles. However, when symptoms of anxiety become larger than the events that triggered them and begin to interfere...
Mantra is a Sanskrit term, with "man" meaning "mind" and "tra" meaning "release." Think of a mantra — a word or phrase you repeat during meditation — as a tool to help release your mind. It can make a lot of difference, especially if you have...
When faced with a challenge, you likely have a handful of go-to strategies to help you deal with it, even if your approach varies slightly from problem to problem. You might, for example, be a problem solver. When navigating a challenge or stressful event — a...
We all deal with pain, in one form or another, throughout our lives. Joint aches, headaches, stomach aches — at times, it can feel as though pain comes from everywhere and nowhere at once. In this, the final part of our mini-series Pain and Pain Treatments,...
We've all had those mornings when we just can't shake a feeling of sluggishness, even when we've technically gotten enough sleep. In an effort to perk up on tired days, many of us load up on cup after cup of coffee. But over-caffeinating can leave us...
Meditation is a habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. And as more people discover the benefits of meditation, so does its popularity rise. You can use meditation to increase awareness of yourself and your surroundings. Many people think of it...
Happiness looks different for everyone. For you, maybe it's being at peace with who you are, having a secure network of friends, or having the freedom to pursue your dreams. Regardless of your version of true happiness, living a happier, more satisfied life is within reach....
Holiday weight gain is a common concern for many adults. Various seasonal holidays may encourage overeating, sedentary behavior, and consumption of calorie-rich foods. In fact, between mid-November and mid-January, adults in Western societies gain an average of one pound. This may not seem like a lot, but...
Menopause can be a difficult subject to discuss for some, and that's partially due to its misunderstood nature. And that makes menopause even more important to learn about, regardless of one's gender. In Part 2 of our series Understanding Menopause, we're going to dive into a...
Migraines aren't typical headaches. If you experience them, you know you may experience pounding pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. When a migraine strikes, you'll do almost anything to make it go away. Natural remedies are a drug-free way to reduce migraine symptoms. These...
Stress and anxiety are common experiences for most people. In fact, 70% of adults in the US say they feel stress or anxiety daily. Here are 16 simple ways to relieve stress and anxiety. 1. Exercise Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to combat stress. It...
Everyone experiences occasional aches and pains. In fact, sudden pain is an important reaction of the nervous system that helps alert you to possible injury. When an injury occurs, pain signals travel from the injured area up your spinal cord and to your brain. Pain will...
There’s no doubt, today’s world is stressful! Many stressors, while not actually CAUSING high blood pressure, do drive hormones in our body which cause an increase in our blood pressure. One in three American adults have high blood pressure (hypertension), and just as many battle...