The holiday season is a time for celebration, a time for gathering of family, for gift-giving, for indulging … but while those things can bring great joy, they can also trigger great stress for many people. At this time of year, we worry about so many things, from over-spending and over-eating, to how to budget our time and ... Continue Reading
General Health
How to Survive the Stress of the Holidays Part II: Sleeping, Eating, Exercising
The holiday season is a time for celebration and great joy, but they can also trigger great stress for many people. With these simple reminders, we can navigate through the stress of the holidays and find more time for ourselves and for the true joys of the season.
Sleep, Eat, Exercise, Be Merry!
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Mental Illness: Common Causes & Costs
Mental Health is an essential and integral component of our overall health. The World Health Organization defines mental health as “A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease. It is related to the promotion of well-being”.
The statistics on mental illness in the ... Continue Reading
How to Drink More Water & Why We Should
We have all heard, over and over again, how important it is to drink water throughout the day. Water provides many health benefits: Studies show that drinking more water can reduce risks of some cancers, it alleviates headaches and constipation, assists in weight loss, aids in organ function, improves the health of your skin, ... Continue Reading
7 Tips for Guiltless Holiday Eating
Have a healthy holiday season!
There is no easier time to toss your health aside than over the holidays. Between over-eating, squeezing in quick meals between hectic schedules of shopping and visiting family, feeling anxious about seeing family members that perhaps you don’t see often (especially if by choice!) ... Continue Reading
The Importance of Generosity
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchill Acts of generosity, such as giving your time, talent or resources, and expecting nothing in return, have been proven to be good for our health.Generous individuals are personally more fulfilled, happier and more peaceful within themselves, not ... Continue Reading