We’re all familiar with people-pleasing. But what’s lesser-known and discussed is such behaviors that the people-pleasing may be symptomatic of: fawning, a traumatic stress response. “Fawning,” a term dubbed by Pete Walker, a psychotherapist who wrote Complex PTSD: From Surviving…
Are you trying to add some extra nutrients to your day? Try one of these detox juice recipes from Liz Levine, a dietician and health-conscious chef. “While juices aren’t meant to replace meals, they can still be used as a…
After a big meal at night, even the smallest form of physical activity may be the furthest thing from your mind. But as it turns out, there may be many benefits of walking following eating that we should take note…
We’ve all heard of breathwork, but have you ever actually tried it? Simply put, breathwork is the practice of taking your breath from an unconscious to a conscious state. Whether you want to kick off your day right, calm your…
What happens when you give up drinking alcohol? Nearly everything you expect, and much that you may not. Like better sleep, less anxiety, and a clearer head, for example. But that’s not all: recent studies show that the list of…
The end of winter is often an especially challenging time for our health. Though it may seem as though the cold days, and associated illnesses, are ending, this is often the time of year when common colds and coughs seem…
Work, household workload, social relations, etc… It all begins to add up and definitely does not invite relaxation. However, according to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2030, “stress-related pathologies will become the most debilitating and widespread health…
Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes. It can be emotional trauma, physical trauma, or trauma caused by prolonged, chronic stress or unhealthy social and/or romantic relationships. Oftentimes, trauma is not a brief experience, but rather something felt throughout the…
Paying attention to your brain health can be a game changer for your mental wellness, but if you’re not taking the right supplements, you might as well not be taking any. Just like the rest of the body, sometimes there…
Bone broth is an anti-inflammatory, collagen-rich liquid that nutritionists recommend consuming regularly. The broth has become popular due to the celebrities known to include it in their diets. Salma Hayek, for example, says she drinks a cup of bone broth…
There are many ways to get a temporary satisfying dose of dopamine, but not all of them are considered healthy. Consider this. When you eat something super sugary, such as a doughnut, your blood sugar levels spike quickly and then…
The excitement for Christmas becomes more and more concrete as soon as November rolls around. The cold sets in, Christmas films fill the screens, and stores are filled with decorations and gift goodies. So the question remains: should you begin…