Welcome to the 2023 Holiday Season! There are so many wonderful aspects to this time of year: gatherings, family, and the promise of a new year. On the flip side, those gatherings, that family, the reminder … Read the rest
‘Tis the season for holiday parties and potlucks. The best part about a potluck is trying lots of different dishes from lots of different cooks. The worst part about a potluck is not knowing any of the … Read the rest
The holidays are here. For many of us that means office parties, family gatherings, and catching up with old friends while the wine is a-flowing. Maybe you’re leaning in this year because you’ve heard the benefits of red wine include it being good for your liver…… Read the rest
Much like food, water, and air, sleep is a basic necessity for human survival. Getting enough sleep, quality sleep, and sleeping at the right time for your body can help to maximize your health and vitality. If … Read the rest
When you drink a hot beverage before bed it will very slightly and briefly raise your body temperature. Then, thanks to the physiological processes of homeostasis, your body temperature will return to normal. It just so happens that a slight drop in core temperature is one … Read the rest
Greeting the day after a full night’s sleep is wholly different from starting a day after a night of restless sleep. If you find yourself asking the question “why can’t I sleep?” check out some of the information below … Read the rest
Due to a variety of factors, about 50% of people over 60 are at risk of social isolation and 33% of them report feeling lonely [1]. Isolation and loneliness are psychological stressors that can cause both mental and physical health consequences. Humans are inherently social beings … Read the rest
In this day and age, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everyday stressors. Unhealthy coping mechanisms, like alcohol or comfort food, leave us feeling worse, perpetuating negative feelings. Perhaps it’s time to choose a healthier support. Why not reach for something that works now, and supports … Read the rest
Stress can elicit numerous, complex effects on both the body and mind. Answering the question of how stress affects your health, however, is multilayered.
One difficulty with studying the science of stress is that stress is subjective. Activities or events that feel stressful to one person … Read the rest
Elderberry skyrocketed to the top of the herbal market over the last couple of years. As a result it is now a recognizable feature in numerous new products. This rapid increase in the popularity of an herb can … Read the rest
