When you live with high stress and anxiety, sometimes it feels like any moment can become one that creates a slow-rising panic within you. One minute everything feels normal and the next, suddenly your chest is tight, your breathing is pressured and your mind is...
If you struggle with anxiety, you know that familiar feeling when your heart suddenly starts to race, a sheen of sweat envelops you, and you feel like you just want to escape. But did you know there are ways to manage anxiety naturally? According to the Anxiety and...
According to research from statistica.com in June of 2022 around 22.4% of US adults reported symptoms of depression in the past week. In case you’re wondering, that’s a lot! Did you also know that depression is the leading cause of disability for Americans...
As parents, we do our best to shield our children from the harsh realities of the world. But we can’t protect our children from experiencing the pain of death and loss. Learning how to help your child cope with death and loss is an invaluable parenting skill. Whether...
Rapid heartbeat, chest pain, nervousness, trembling, and unable to concentrate on anything but the constant worry in your mind. If you’ve experienced these symptoms you may be struggling with anxiety. Regardless of whether you’ve had it for a day, a month, or...
Growing up, how often were you were awarded - or bribed - with food for good behavior? "Clean your room and we’ll go out for ice cream." "You got an A? Well, that calls for a treat!" "You did a great job at the doctor today, here’s a sucker!" If you’re like most...
Just as the shocking and horrific instances of mass shootings continue to occur all over the United States, we often hear people talk about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Historically, this was frequently (and only) associated with war veterans and victims...
During an intense workout, whether focusing on strength, cardio, or flexibility, the primary goal is usually to get through the exercise without letting your form drop. A shockingly low amount of people pay enough attention to their breathing, and their output suffers...
There are plenty of things in our daily lives that causes stress: traffic, hassles with co-workers or terrible bosses, family drama, and tensions in our personal relationships just to name a few. But if you don’t find a healthy way, like mindfulness meditation, to...