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4 ways to fight stress and anxiety with food

Wellness

Mar 8, 2017

Let’s talk about stress. In many ways, facing stress is unavoidable. We all face stress, whether it’s caused by work, family, finances, school or some other factor that compels us to worry. But did you know stress is harmful to...

11 reasons why you keep avoiding change

Wellness

Jan 14, 2017

With a New Year upon us and the holidays behind us, it is often an excellent time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. For many of us, the month of January signals a time to...

Stress management through the art of relaxation

Wellness

Dec 21, 2016

Stress management is a topic that everyone seems to be talking about here lately. With busy work schedules, family obligations and the holidays fast approaching, now is the perfect time to slow down a bit and reflect on how to keep...

3 simple ways to combat fatigue and reduce stress

Wellness

Aug 15, 2016

Fatigue. It happens. How do we combat it? According to the Oxford English Dictionary, fatigue is, “A reduction in the efficiency of a muscle or organ after prolonged activity.” As we all know, fatigue can be something that stops...

How writing can help with stress management

Wellness

Aug 1, 2016

Maya Angelou wrote that “there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.”We often associate expressive writing with a skillset that requires perfection and beautiful use of language. Yet in a more realistic sense, writing can...

Coping with the psychological impact of a mass shooting

Wellness

Jun 12, 2016

Sadly, our nation again has experienced what can only be described as a horrific event. The mass shooting in a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, is considered to be the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. Not only were 50...

Practice mindfulness to give your brain a mental workout

Wellness

Dec 7, 2015

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? The demands may seem impossible or like everything needs to be done NOW! I’m certain there are those days when you may even want to stay under the covers. Besides juggling family, career...

What you need to know to control your anxiety

Wellness

Mar 17, 2015

Anxiety can cause an inner turmoil that makes your world feel like it is spinning out of control. It can be hard to know what is normal worrying, and what might be something more serious.What is Anxiety?“Anxiety is a common...