Holistic healing is becoming more frequent in the health and wellness community. It relies on the belief that a person is ultimately responsible for his or her own health and wellbeing. Aromatherapy is a holistic practice that has been used to improve health or mood for nearly 6,000 years. The …
Feeling Anxious? Rethink Your Nutrition
The National Institute of Health states that anxiety disorders are the most common illness in the US, affecting nearly 18% of the population. While there are various therapy and medication options, most people who suffer from anxiety don’t realize how their overall nutrition may be affecting their …
Dangerous Scents: What Are Fragrances Doing to Your Body?
You may want to think twice before spritzing yourself with that body mist! As many as 95% of chemicals used in synthetic fragrances are derived from petrochemicals (crude oil), including carcinogens, and other toxic chemicals. Some of these chemicals are even cited on the EPA’s hazardous waste …
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Spring Break-Up with the Blues
Do you ever wonder why you get such an exuberant feeling of relief when the sun is beaming down on you? Our body naturally processes Vitamin D through two physiological processes. One is through diet, and the other is through synthesizing the energy from sunlight. Human beings have been utilizing …
Sunscreen All Year Round
It’s an early winter morning, you’re getting ready for the day. You’ve showered, brushed your teeth, applied your sunscreen, and you’re good to go! Yes, I said sunscreen. While cold temps and short days don’t exactly feel like the time to apply some SPF, it’s vital to use sunscreen all year …
4 Proven Reasons Why Traveling is Good for You
How do you work to improve your health? Maybe you eat healthy, do yoga, or go to the gym. What if I told you that traveling has been proven to improve your health? It’s true! An abundant amount of research shows that traveling is highly beneficial to your physical, mental, and emotional health. Here …
Love Thy Mother Earth
Overall wellness isn't just about diet and exercise. There are actually 7 dimensions to greater overall health: spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, social, financial, and environmental wellness. All of these components interact and intertwine. Each one is a part of a healthy, balanced …