Finding Your Calm

Is My Stress Also Stressing Out My Gut?
Is My Stress Also Stressing Out My Gut?
I think that, at some point, we have all experienced some level of stomach or digestive upset when we have been faced with a stressful situation—yes?  What we may not... Read more...
Can I Eat My Way to a More Peaceful Existence?
Can I Eat My Way to a More Peaceful Existence?
We all have some level of stress and anxiety, perhaps more these days than ever.  There are any number of ways that we can try to mitigate the constant onslaught... Read more...
Stress and Anxiety—What’s the Difference and Why You Should Care
Stress and Anxiety—What’s the Difference and Why You Should Care
Currently, we are constantly barraged with external factors that cause us to react emotionally and physically—Covid and all of the things that come with it from home schooling, hybrid schooling,... Read more...
How to Focus on Positive Emotions For Inner Peace
How to Focus on Positive Emotions For Inner Peace
The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger and attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources... Read more...
Alcohol—Stress Reliever or Stress Inducer?
Alcohol—Stress Reliever or Stress Inducer?
We can all benefit in multiple ways from changing some habits and reducing toxins in our lives.  Unfortunately, it's a harsh reality that we carry toxins in our bodies, which can stress... Read more...
3 Easy Ways to Lower Cortisol in the New Year
3 Easy Ways to Lower Cortisol in the New Year
How can we improve our health in the new year?  One way is to focus on lowering our cortisol levels. Cortisol, also known as the aging hormone, can wreak havoc... Read more...
What You Might Not Know About Water Weight and the Stress Connection
What You Might Not Know About Water Weight and the Stress Connection
Do you ever feel stressed out and suddenly realize you haven’t taken a deep breathe in what seems like forever?  After a stressful period, do you feel fatigued and have low... Read more...
Let's all have some Mimosa Tree Bark (aka Collective Happiness) on Election Day!
Let's all have some Mimosa Tree Bark (aka Collective Happiness) on Election Day!
A quick look on social media or watching the news makes it obvious that there are strong feelings around Tuesday's elections. On the positive side, we have an electorate that... Read more...
5 Hacks to Beat the Fall Blues!
5 Hacks to Beat the Fall Blues!
Ever feel blue when the fall season arrives?  If yes, you are not alone!  For many of us, the blues can set in with the changing of the seasons, particularly... Read more...