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For Better Sleep, Stay out of Bed

For Better Sleep, Stay out of Bed

It’s no secret that, for most of us, sleep is one of the most important factors in our quality of life. At one point or another, most people will experience some form of insomnia. This may be due to l... ...more

General Wellness ,Mental and Emotional Health Physical Health &September/October 2024

September 02, 20243 min read

Oxygen Therapy Can Help You Feel Your Best This Fall

Oxygen Therapy Can Help You Feel Your Best This Fall

Cooler temperatures during the fall season make it the perfect time to get outside, increase the physical activity your body needs, and enjoy the outdoor sports you set aside during the heat of the su... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,Physical Health &September/October 2024

September 02, 20243 min read

Marriage to a Narcissist: Principles to Live By

Marriage to a Narcissist: Principles to Live By

There are nine traits associated with narcissistic personality disorder. Each of these traits taken alone are relatively normal human weaknesses. A few of the traits are even valuable when managed cor... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,September/October 2024

September 02, 20245 min read

Body Acceptance

Body Acceptance

Do you feel mentally, physically, and medically healthy but still fret about tiny imperfections in your appearance? Are you constantly thinking about your weight? Do you obsess over how you look? ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,Physical Health &September/October 2024

September 02, 20245 min read

Break the Stigma: Why Talking about Mental Health Matters

Break the Stigma: Why Talking about Mental Health Matters

You may find it hard to discuss your mental well-being, but breaking this silence is crucial for your health and the health of our community. Talking about mental health can seem daunting, but it’s vi... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,September/October 2024

September 02, 20242 min read

Combat the Epic of Loneliness by Eating Together

Combat the Epic of Loneliness by Eating Together

According to a recent report by the U.S. Surgeon General, “Loneliness and social isolation increase the risk for premature death by 26 to 29 percent. More broadly, lacking social connection can increa... ...more

Nutrition ,Relationships Mental and Emotional Health &September/October 2024

September 02, 20243 min read

How to Change Negative Feelings with the Power of Your Subconscious

How to Change Negative Feelings with the Power of Your Subconscious

When you are struggling with a situation that evokes negative feelings that seem out of your control and you're trying to find an effective solution, it’s time to look deeper at why your neural pathwa... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,September/October 2024

September 02, 20245 min read

Letter From The Editor - Getting Unstuck

Letter From The Editor - Getting Unstuck

Life requires all of us to take a step back every now and then—to breathe, to reflect, and to simply be... I hope that you will find what you are looking for and that it improves your health and welln... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,Letter From the Editor &September/October 2024

September 02, 20243 min read

Loving YOU

Loving YOU

Learning how to love who you are will help you build confidence and resilience. You may not always have all the answers, but when you “love you,” you will trust in your ability to course correct, even... ...more

General Wellness ,Mental and Emotional Health &September/October 2024

September 01, 20244 min read

Throat Energy: Activate Creative Expression and Your Body’s Metabolism

Throat Energy: Activate Creative Expression and Your Body’s Metabolism

What is throat energy? It is the spiritual and energetic component that gives energy to your voice, thyroid, neck, ears, shoulders, cervical spine, hypothalamus, jaw, tonsils, and esophagus. ...more

General Wellness ,Mental and Emotional Health Physical Health &September/October 2024

September 01, 20243 min read

Cold Plunge, Sauna, and Float Therapy

Cold Plunge, Sauna, and Float Therapy

I gasp as I enter the frigid water. My breath slowly normalizes as I adapt to the forty-five-degree cold plunge. My survival instincts take over, and I breathe through the intensity of the cold. I ent... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,Physical Health &September/October 2024

September 01, 20243 min read

Take a Rest from Stress

Take a Rest from Stress

Stress, the physical or mental response to external causes like overwhelming work assignments or difficult life moments, can add unnecessary pressure to your day-to-day life. While everyone feels stre... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,September/October 2024

September 01, 20242 min read

Change Your Words, Change Your Life

Change Your Words, Change Your Life

There is a common human tendency to pop phrases and words into expressions about what we are feeling without realizing the weight they have on our future. Without thinking too deeply about it, we casu... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,July/August 2024

July 02, 20245 min read

My Dad and The Rattlesnake

My Dad and The Rattlesnake

There, coiled and ready to strike, was a Mojave green rattlesnake. Its tongue flickered in and out as it locked its eyes on me, and for a moment, time stood still. My heart pounded in my chest; I coul... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,Letter From the Editor &July/August 2024

July 02, 20243 min read

A Map to Self-Discovery

A Map to Self-Discovery

Are you wrestling with self-awareness? Do you find yourself asking, “Who am I, and what is my purpose?” When you are unsure of who you are, it can be daunting to articulate your inner struggles and at... ...more

General Wellness ,Mental and Emotional Health &July/August 2024

July 01, 20244 min read

Set Your Sights Higher with a Vision Board

Set Your Sights Higher with a Vision Board

What you see, especially repeatedly and consistently, has the ability to shape and form your thoughts and actions. It impacts your mood and shapes future decisions. For all these reasons, I often sugg... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,July/August 2024

July 01, 20243 min read

Riding on the Wind

Riding on the Wind

A gusting, forty-mile an hour wind swept up through Kershaw-Ryan State Park. Its only escape from the box canyon was up and over the 700-foot cliffs that the Redemption Trail runs atop—close to the ed... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,July/August 2024 &Outdoor Recreation

July 01, 20243 min read

The Profound Relationship between Our Physical and Emotional Health

The Profound Relationship between Our Physical and Emotional Health

Scientific studies are finally catching up to what our bodies know intuitively. Recent Mayo Clinic research states that “poor emotional health can affect headaches, muscle pain, chest pain, fatigue, l... ...more

Mental and Emotional Health ,July/August 2024

July 01, 20244 min read

The Triangle of Awareness and Intuitive Eating

The Triangle of Awareness and Intuitive Eating

he Triangle of Awareness is a form of mindfulness, a way of paying attention to present moment experiences. Imagine a triangle with its three sides and three corners; each corner of the triangle repre... ...more

March/April 2024 ,General Wellness &Mental and Emotional Health

March 01, 20245 min read

A Word of Warning to the Empath

A Word of Warning to the Empath

By definition, an empath is a person who literally feels the emotions of those around them. This is not intentional and is usually not understood on the conscious level. It is not uncommon for an empa... ...more

March/April 2024 ,Mental and Emotional Health

March 01, 20245 min read

If You Could Turn Back Time: Reclaiming Yourself Again

If You Could Turn Back Time: Reclaiming Yourself Again

The ups and downs of life come and go, but when we go through too many difficult circumstances over a relatively short period of time, it can be hard to fully retain the good feelings, experiences, an... ...more

March/April 2024 ,General Wellness &Mental and Emotional Health

March 01, 20243 min read

Lesson From Harry Caray

Lesson From Harry Caray

I loved watching Cubs baseball and listening to Harry Caray’s distinct cadence and unrestrained enthusiasm when calling a game. For me, Harry Caray was a master at creating a shared language and a com... ...more

March/April 2024 ,General Wellness Mental and Emotional Health &Letter From the Editor

March 01, 20243 min read

Five Tips to Help You Overcome Gym Anxiety in 2024

Five Tips to Help You Overcome Gym Anxiety in 2024

The gym can be a scary place if you’ve never stepped inside one, and it can be the most rewarding place once you get into a routine that supports your goals and schedule. Here are five tips to help yo... ...more

Fitness ,Jan/Feb 2024 &Mental and Emotional Health

January 01, 20242 min read

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