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Anxiety is our body’s way of saying, “Hey, I’m experiencing too much stress all at once.” This happens to the best of us. But when that feeling of being “always on alert” becomes background noise that doesn’t go away, that’s when it’s time to seek help. Mindfulness and meditation for anxiety is a growing field that can help you navigate the many ways that anxiety can affect your life. This guide is not meant to serve as a diagnosing tool or a treatment path—it’s simply a collection of research and practices you can turn to as you begin to help…
MANKATO, Minn. — The warmer weather has started to creep in, and it’s the perfect motivator to keep up the running program that has become a favorite part of your spring routine. But we get so busy looking forward to exercising outdoors without all of our layers that we forget how quickly the late spring and early summer heat will kick in to make our outdoor runs uncomfortable. And when summer goes from warm to hot, exercising could even become risky — unless you’re prepared. “Staying active, even exercising in hot weather, can be done safely, but you really have…
Everyone has a favorite fast-food burger. The best fast-food burgers are well-priced and come together with a perfect balance of meat (or veggie patty), bun, and toppings. When that balance is off, it can be disastrous and disappointing as is the case with some overrated burgers that disappoint every time. The elements everyone looks for in a satisfying burger are varied and depend on the type of burger, but a flavorful patty that drips juices onto the bun and mixes with any sauces to create that perfect savory-sweet is a must. The bun must also be able to absorb the…
What is Power? Submitted by: Nicole Sardini, M.Ed, LPCC, IMHP I am a therapist who has worked in the mental health field for over two decades. I have experienced and moved through a significant amount of personal trauma. I have noticed patterns and themes in clients, loved ones, and myself. Over the years, these experiences have me rethinking what it means to hold true power. Everybody is the teacher, everybody is the student, and we are all equal. Don’t get me wrong, there are certainly ego-based illusions of power that allow some people a surface-level sense of status or control.…
Do your current eating habits make you want to change your relationship with food? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn 5 steps you can take to heal your relationship with food. Our life experiences shape our current relationships with food. Maybe you picked up some habits from your parents, guardians, or siblings. Or, maybe you developed some of your own tendencies as a result of dieting or even trauma. Over time, our relationships with food evolve and develop into what they are today. Sometimes, the relationship we’re left with isn’t necessarily beneficial. Thankfully, this…
April 15, 2023 is the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.I may *look* healthy outside, but I’m an injured survivor, living with permanent, yet invisible, injuries: brain injury (chronic migraine; photophobia; allodynia; hyperalgesia; loud tinnitus; hyperacusis; functional neurological disorder/FND); hearing loss (hearing aids); neck/back injuries (chronic pain; CCI); severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)… plus fibromyalgia, IBS, and nine rare diseases/conditions.I wish to congratulate all survivors, and their families, on a decade of accomplishments since that terrorist attack forever changed our lives. Personally, I’m celebrating 10 years volunteering as a patient advocate for many organizations supporting people with my injuries…
Weight loss is a journey that can be challenging for many. The road to success requires dedication, hard work, and consistency. However, you don’t have to go through it alone. There are simple yet effective strength exercises to keep your weight down for good that you can seamlessly incorporate into your daily routine. Strength training is one of the most effective ways to keep your weight down for good. According to research, this productive form of exercise helps build lean muscle mass and boosts your metabolism, making it easier to burn calories even when you’re not exercising. Below, we’ll share…
By Leo Babauta Creating a new habit like meditation, journaling or exercise isn’t incredibly complicated — at the most basic level, you tie the habit to a trigger that’s already in your life, start small, and find ways to encourage yourself to remember it and actually do it. But it becomes a much more complicated and much messier ordeal because: We have resistance; We give in to the resistance; We feel bad about ourselves as a result; and We make that meaningful, get discouraged, and let that derail us. This is an almost universal thing, in my experience. No one…
Sydney Sweeney just dropped a video on Instagram showing off her mega-toned abs in a cropped T-shirt.The actress is visiting Los Angeles right now and looks like she is having the time of her life.Sydney has done mixed martial arts training since she was a teenager and loves getting busy fixing cars in the garage. Sydney Sweeney is trying Los Angeles on for size, and it’s safe to say the City of Angels definitely looks good on her. The 25-year-old Euphoria star shared a quick video of herself posing in front of the LA skyline, and she is absolutely glowing.Sydney…
Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, shares a list of foods high in iron. Plus: why most women and plant-based eaters should be especially mindful of getting enough iron in their diet from food, supplements, or both. An optimal diet will contain a variety of foods that pack a plethora of vitamins and minerals—and one of the most important minerals to focus on is iron. Fortunately, it’s not too challenging to get enough iron through your regular diet since most of your iron needs are met by recycling your red blood cells. Moreover, a vast array of foods contain iron—but there’s…