Ask five people what causes them to experience stress, and it’s likely that workplace frustrations, financial difficulties, personal relationships, or jam-packed daily schedules top the list. But there’s another, more subtle cause of stress that can be easily overlooked but is surprisingly impactful—environmental noise. “Noise” can refer to any undesired sound—which distinguishes it from, say,…
Immunity Hacks: How to Make Your Body More Resilient to Viruses
July 10, 2022
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Although none of us can completely avoid environmental toxins, we can greatly influence how many toxins get inside our homes and body by making simple changes to our lifestyle. This is what I mean by “hacking” the immune system. We simply stop the practice of putting toxins in (and on) the body and focus our attention on detoxification…
Two Remarkable Stress Relief Supplements; Take Them Together
Adults with a stress score at or above 25 had a 24% greater improvement with the supplements intake, they are also beneficial for migraines and depression. You may be familiar with the connection between magnesium, calcium and vitamins K2 and D and how they work in tandem. But are you aware of the crucial link…
Possible Food Shortages Have You Worried?
July 6, 2022
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Depending on where you live, there may be food shortages as we head into summer. Now is a perfect time to stock up on fresh local produce as the growing season bursts forth. Most of us don’t think twice about going to the store when we need groceries. We are used to buying what we…
Decluttering Mistakes to Avoid
As I stood in my kitchen, my view spanned across the countertops, into the living room, and through the adjacent playroom. I saw piles of unopened mail, dozens of small toys scattered by my toddler, last night’s clean dishes left to dry next to the sink, and a large stack of clothes that beckoned to…
Why We Don’t Change What We Can Change
June 29, 2022
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation you didn’t want to be in? If you’re over the age of 7, the answer, I’m guessing, is yes. As a therapist, I often meet people in moments of conflict. Something in their life isn’t working, but they don’t know how to get out of it; they…
Finding Balance in the Chaos
When we’re hit with uncertainty either suddenly or in large amounts, it can throw us off. We can get frustrated, overwhelmed, stressed, and discouraged. This is normal, and there’s nothing wrong with it. However, it’s my belief that we can train ourselves to stay more balanced when things get chaotic and stay level-headed and calm,…
Living in a Chaotic World: How to Keep Anxiety at Bay
June 19, 2022
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Ella Fitzgerald sang that “into each life some rain must fall,” but it has felt like torrents of grief have fallen upon us in recent months or years. We all experience hardships and stress, and we are all very well-acquainted with that pit that forms in our stomach when nervousness takes hold. Many of us…
Tapping Into Your Vagus Nerve
June 19, 2022
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Do you know which group of people studies and applies practices based on the intricacies of the nervous system? Athletes. Athletes, especially professional and elite athletes who are at the forefront in biohacking, are quite curious and knowledgeable about improving their vagal tone. Vagal tone refers to the activity of the vagus nerve. This nerve…
Stress Is Only Bad for You if You Believe it Is
Is stress a friend or foe? Most people believe that stress can harm health, increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancers and other chronic diseases, and even shorten life expectancy. However, an important study has shattered this view. 2 Groups Under Equally High Stress Have Different Mortality Rates The study, published in the journal Health…
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