Mindfulness for real life It’s true: meditation can be difficult to prioritize and stick with. However, its retreat-like stillness and calm can be exactly what’s needed in our busy lives. Meditation benefits Meditation can help us let go of past and future, reactions and planning, fretting and ruminating. Recent research also indicates that meditation may reduce stress,..
Get fit, fight stress and boost your immune system Reap the benefits of being in nature and exercising by combining the two! Spending time in natural green environments can reduce your body’s overall level of inflammation, lower hypertension and boost your immune system. Working out in a green setting provides an additional set of benefits. Compared to..
Fragrance chemicals can wreak havoc Have you noticed lately that almost everywhere you go, fragrance follows? Research is uncovering a dark side to our newly fragranced world, but we can fight back by going scent-free. Scents-itivity problems Along with the booming industry in scents, a booming number of people are being negatively affected by the..
Summer is ripe with possibility When most people think of berries, they think of desserts and smoothies, but they’re great in savory dishes too! Give these a try and see for yourself. Chipotle Strawberry Chicken Grilled Cheese The unique mix of sweet-fiery berry sauce, meaty chicken, oozy brie and peppery arugula makes this a grilled..
How neuroplasticity could work for you Not that long ago, the medical community believed that brain power peaked in early midlife … and then inevitably declined. But since the last century, we’ve learned a great deal about the plasticity of our brains. That’s good news for all of us. “Neuroplasticity” refers to the ability of..
Tricks to end the feeling that time’s flying by When you’re a kid, time seems limitless. Every day passes with syrupy slowness, and years stretch out like taffy. No wonder many conversations start with, “How is it [insert current month here] already?” If you catch yourself repeating that phrase every 30 days, read on. It’s..
Trendy plant-based waters to try Let’s be honest: most of us know how important it is to stay hydrated, but we struggle to chug water from morning till night. It may be the only fluid your body needs, but it’s not always the fluid your body wants. Enter: plant waters and other botanical beverages. Delicately flavorful and..
3 recipes to power your day Whether you’re brown bagging it at the office, packing a school lunch or simply sitting down for a midday meal, these satisfying lunches mix proteins and smart carbs, and are ideal for anyone. Tuna Niçoise Wraps This classic salad easily transforms into a lunch wrap. Swap tuna for cooked..
Strategies to find a better way What is anger? Where does it come from? Feeling angry is a natural, biologically necessary emotion built into the very core of all human beings. Within the range of angry feelings, individuals might experience mild irritation all the way to profound rage. Stress, tension, frustration, hostility and resentment are..
Nurturing boys benefits everyone The revolutionary #MeToo and Time’s Up movements are casting bright lights on harassment and discrimination so girls and women can finally live firmly and freely in their feminine strength and power. Hooray! But what about boys? We want our boys to develop fully and holistically into healthy, strong and sensitive men..