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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•5 min read
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, 2024•5 min read
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, 2024•2 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•5 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•4 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•2 min read
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, 2024•5 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•4 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•4 min read
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, 2024•5 min read
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, 2024•5 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•3 min read
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, 2024•2 min read