When most people think of spiritual wellness, they focus on their beliefs, morals, and principles. For me, that system of thought is how I connect and define my relationship with God. When I think of wellness, I think of my physical body and how I maintain health....
Depression, anxiety, loneliness, stress, and moodiness are just a few of the Coronavirus pandemic's mental health effects. The state of the world, in general, is having a massive impact on the overall health of people everywhere. Many well-known celebrities have...
Complementary Care is a combination of Standard (Western) Medical treatments and Alternative (Eastern) Care. Medicine Net Defines Complementary Care as:A group of diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines that are used together with standard or conventional medicine....
Like links in a chain, Human Connection is what connects us and gives us the strength, power, and fulfillment we all are seeking. Human Connection is an important part of our mental wellness and feeds into our need to feel heard, emotionally understood, and supported...
Hi Dr. Martinez, we are excited to have you as part of our Executive Contributors. Can you tell our readers a little more about yourself? Hi, I am Dr. Francis Martinez, a first-generation Guatemalan, a Naturopathic Doctor, counselor, and healer. My passion...
My vision is of a world where every person has access to the tools, techniques and knowledge to master their wellbeing, and that they feel empowered to use them. Everyone is worthy of wellness and wellness comes through consistent self-care. I am an advocate of...
Too often, I hear the dreaded phrase, “I can’t.” “I can’t: dance, lift weights, walk the dog, have fun, etc.” My Aunt, a well-known flamingo dancer, at her 54th birthday party, was asked to dance by my younger cousin. After two songs of my Aunt dodging my younger...
When I was younger, one of my favorite book characters was Scarlett O’Hara from ‘Gone With The Wind.’ I used to use what some may consider the ‘Scarlett O’Hara’ mentality – ‘I will think of it tomorrow’ or ‘tomorrow is another day. This mentality worked great with...
Have you ever received a random compliment that just made your whole day? Have you ever just had someone compliment your outfit, or a job well done?...something unsolicited, but then oh, so meaningful. I have. I was walking out of a coffee shop one morning, and a...
WARNING: humor heals. So if you laugh while reading a topic you normally wouldn’t have laughed at, no need to feel uncomfortable, it was my goal. Also, I just can’t help myself. I’m going to be honest with you. I have never actually taken the time to read a research...
Most of us learn at an early age that life is not always going to be easy. By the time we've reached our teen years, most of us have experienced heartbreak, performance stress, peer pressure, and self-doubt. We then manage to bumble our way to adulthood with no real...
