HEALTH & WELLNESS
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Your body and mind are gifts that require your respect and gratitude. They must be cared for in every way. Take time to be still and connect with your body and mind, whether that’s with meditation, yoga, walking, hiking—anything that helps bring you present. Below are some curated articles to help you take better care of your physical body as well as your mind and spirit.
Love Your Reflection
© Lesly JuarezA Mind, Body, and Soul Approach to Weight Loss Abraham Hicks told a great story of Ester and Jerry having dinner with a friend in San Francisco. She was thin and attractive, like a model. She ordered two complete meals and ate them herself, then ate...
The Meaning of Envy
Envy is the biggest emotional indicator of misalignment with your desires. An envious vibration, held long enough, is destructive. It can cause you to spiral into the darkness of judging, comparing, and a world of lack. Simply defined, envy is an amplified awareness...
Making a Healthy Fall Transition
© FilippoBacciI was enjoying a morning walk around my local river a couple of weeks into the fall season. It was a chilly morning, but the sun was warm on my face. I couldn't help but notice all the leaves changing colors, flocks of geese gathering to prepare their...
Forest Bathing
© PamelaJoeMcFarlaneIt's no wonder so many people are turning to camping as their summer getaway right now. Not only is it a safer environment to be during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it also helps heal our bodies and minds by enveloping you in a forest. Enter...
Coronavirus Silver Lining
It's been about two weeks now since my family and I have been sheltering-in-place, hunkering down in our New Jersey home due to the coronavirus outbreak. We only leave the house for groceries and exercise, if the weather permits. We don't know how long the quarantine...
Health Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
I own an ultrasonic oil diffuser, and I use it just about every day. In the morning, while making my tea, I diffuse peppermint and sweet orange oils to help clear my sinuses and wake up my mind. My husband and kids have come accustomed to the diffuser running when...
Caring for Dry Skin in Winter
If you're like me, static electricity, cold hands and feet, and dry skin arrive alongside the cold, winter air. The dry air does a number on my eyes, nose, and, most of all, my skin, but over the years, I've learned some tricks to help curb and treat my itchy, parched...
Boosting Your Immune System
The best way to prevent getting a cold or the flu is by strengthening your immune system. Our immune system is pretty amazing and can ward off infections, bacteria, and viruses without the use of prescription antibiotics. Fun fact: did you know that your immune system...