Spirituality

Depression is a mental health disorder that can affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable.  Other symptoms of depression may include changes in appetite and sleep patterns, difficulty concentrating, Continue Reading

While the terms “anxiety attack” and “panic attack” are often used interchangeably, there are some differences between the two. Anxiety attacks are typically triggered by a specific cause or situation and are characterized by symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and shortness of breath. They tend to be less intense Continue Reading

Understanding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Mental health issues can be challenging to deal with, and many people struggle to find effective treatment. One form of psychotherapy that has been gaining popularity in recent years is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is a unique form of therapy that emphasizes Continue Reading

Getting enough sleep is crucial for our overall health, and it turns out that it also plays a significant role in gut health. The gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, collectively known as the gut microbiome. The health of our gut microbiome is closely Continue Reading

Mindfulness has been shown to affect the brain in many positive ways. It can increase grey matter in areas related to emotion regulation, improve connectivity between different brain regions, and decrease activity in the amygdala, which is responsible for the fight-or-flight response. Mindfulness can also reduce stress and anxiety, improve Continue Reading

We all experience stress to varying degrees through the days, weeks, months, or even years.  Many things can be stressors, including work, family, or health-related challenges.  It is essential to notice and identify the stressors and rate them on a scale of 1-10 to determine how much they impact your Continue Reading

One of the most significant barriers to eating well is being persuaded, tempted, and thrown off by dining out at restaurants, eating out with friends, or going to a restaurant with unhealthy meal options.  Here is your guide to successfully dining out! The first thing is to list what high-risk Continue Reading

Doing mindfulness exercises can be tricky!  What I like to do with my clients is make it as fun or as enjoyable as possible!    I want my clients to understand that mindfulness doesn’t always have to be dreadful, that it can be fun and exciting as well!   A  Continue Reading

How Can I Cook Healthier Foods? Cooking can be overwhelming at times, but it’s one of the best ways to not only give your body what it needs to be healthy but can be fun at the same time! Eating and Cooking at Home is one of the Best Ways Continue Reading

Three ways to be more efficient and save money at the grocery store Stick to your list– bring your shopping list with you, or if you want, buy your items online and pick them up at the store to save time and money buying what you need.  Search for coupons- Continue Reading