It’s easy to start putting your health habits on the back-burner as the end-of-the-semester-stress ramps up. But if you go down that road, you may end up with a shot immune system, which likely will welcome in some nasty cold, flu, or COVID as you head into finals week. No thanks!
Poor Diet. A diet low in antioxidants and inadequate in calories can leave you in… Read more
What if I offered you a prescription scientifically proven to lower your stress, strengthen your immune system, increase cognitive function, and significantly improve your overall well-being? Sounds too good to be true? Well, here you go:
Rx: Go OutsideSpending time in nature has a myriad of health benefits. From mental, to physical, to social… Mother Nature has got the whole package.
There’s a reason why tons of… Read more
After some time in the car, the wiggles set in. The itch to move get real. This is evidence that our body craves movement.
Exercise has been framed as something we “should” do but with all that “shoulding” comes the baggage of scheduling, sweating and huffing-and-puffing. Have you ever considered the fact that your body wants to move? And here’s the best news – it really doesn’t… Read more
It’s SPRING BREAK!! Hope you’re out there doing fun things and getting some rest and relaxation. While you have a few extra days off from school, it’s a great time to get organized so that you can finish the semester strong.
School can be extra stressful in the latter half of the semester (remember?), especially when you aren’t organized. Spend a few moments this spring break getting organized and the last few weeks of the… Read more
Body kindness is about creating a better life by treating your body with respect and being kind to yourself. According to Registered Dietitian and Author of Body Kindness: Transform Your Health from the Inside Out–and Never Say Diet Again, Rebecca Scritchfield explains that body kindness encompasses many topics including mindful and intuitive eating, joyful movement, self-care, and self-love.
The best part about body kindness is that it looks different for everyone,… Read more
What’s the one thing in your house that causes the most anxiety? For many it’s the bathroom scale. I mean who knew that a hunk of metal and plastic could have this sort of power over a person? Who needs that sort of negativity in their life? We’ve got enough to deal with!
I’m here to tell you why ditching that scale is the starting point of improving your overall mind and body wellness.