In this season of busyness it is so important to keep our sense of peace. For some it is just the busy-ness of work parties, recitals, children’s Christmas events and school plays while for others it is the pain or trauma of losses felt keenly at this time of year. Others dread the family gatherings and the stress of strained relationships …
Why can’t I just heal myself?
I want to just help myself! This is the perennial struggle. We want to take charge and get ourselves back together and yet we feel so unable to do so. I have good news. There is a reason why you can’t just help yourself, but you can help yourself in many ways that will enable you to get the help you need, …
The problem with Sports and Energy Drinks.
North Americans have a serious drinking problem. We buy our drinks already-made, everything from water to coffee. It’s all about convenience. What we drink is not nourishing our bodies. With names like Rock Star, Monster, and Full Throttle, energy drinks pack a punch that young people can’t get enough of. In fact, one in three teenagers regularly drinks them. Energy …
The Water Habit
It is amazing to think how water, the most common substance on earth, is also the sustainer of all life in the universe. It keeps our blood flowing and makes our brain process millions of ideas. We are water beings, 70% of our body is made of water and it is a known fact that we can live without food …
3 Steps to breathing away your tension
Did you know that our body’s most fundamental response, breathing, serves more purposes than providing oxygen? Breathing exercises have been used for centuries to help people focus and relax. By learning to master various breathing techniques you can greatly improve your health. These exercises can help to strengthen your lungs, rid your body of chemical toxins, relieve stress, and even …
RELAXING TO CONTROL STRESS
As a follow up to my last post and the responses from it, here is a little more in-depth instructions on actual exercises you can do to lower stress. We all experience stress; some of us more often than others. Although stress may push us to perform better in our daily tasks, it is hazardous when it lasts for long. …
Stress: Signs, Symptoms & Solutions
This time of year can be very stressful for families so we are going to explore stress. What exactly is stress anyway? We all talk about it but we generally all mean something different. So… It is in fact a method through which the body protects you. Yes, it actually has benefits. It aids the body to stay focused and …