Predisposing Factors of Trauma on the Brain Before understanding trauma, it will be essential to study the brain’s response to trauma. Scientists have described the brain as a network of cells and neurons wired together and connected to pass information from different parts of the brain and the body. Some Continue Reading
7 Physical and Mental Benefits of Stretching
7 Mental and Physical Benefits of Stretching Stretching has profound benefits, not only for physical health but also for mental and emotional well-being. Here are some of the top ways that stretching can benefit you today! Physical Benefits Stretching has prominent effects on physiological function. Especially as a person ages, restriction Continue Reading
10 Major Benefits of Health and Wellness
Health and wellness have become a trend in the last few years. Social media, businesses, and companies have rallied around the concept of health and wellness, especially after much research, science, and data on this topic. But what are health and wellness? Most people describe health and wellness as a Continue Reading
Learn about your Immune System
THE IMMUNE SYSTEM The Immune System The immune system, also called the lymphatics system, is a disease-fighting system in the blood and lymph (1). The immune system protects against foreign matter, both living and nonliving (1). The immune system protects the body against pathogens, removes pathogens, cancerous cells, and provides immunity to Continue Reading
HOW TO LISTEN TO YOUR SPIRIT
Have you ever thought about how we perceive sound? The ear is responsible for hearing sounds and assisting with balance. Humans have a visible outer ear. Inside the outer ear is the inner ear, which consists of the pinna. Once you go deeper into the ear, you go through an Continue Reading
HOW MUCH CARDIO DO YOU NEED?
I get asked this question ALL the time! It’s the million-dollar question. But it’s important to remember that conditioning and cardio depend on the person, their weight, BMI, genetics, environment, or personal goals in many ways. First of all, it’s essential to understand that many different types of cardio work Continue Reading
What is Spiritual Discipline?
The nature of spiritual disciplines is very near to my heart. There are so many ways to connect to God, whether through prayer, sitting in silence, reading scripture, worship, meditation, fasting, chanting hymns, journaling, memorizing scripture, and so much more. It is sort of like any relationship. With a spouse Continue Reading
WELLNESS FOR BODY MIND SPIRIT
My theory of personality development and therapy encompasses healing in three forms—this form of treatment incorporates healing of the body, the mind, and the spirit. Wellness for body, mind, spirit is more than just healing but is also a form of growth. I believe that as human beings, we all Continue Reading
FINDING MEANING THROUGH SUFFERING
Finding Meaning through Suffering I recently read an influential book called Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl. In this book, Viktor, a psychiatrist, shares his story about his experience as a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. The book reveals intricate details about the horrors and Continue Reading
THE POWER OF VISUALIZATION AND INTROSPECTION
  What is visualization? Visualization is a technique that involves cognitively picturing a specific image in one’s mind to manifest those images in real life. Scientists have been studying visualization for some time. Studies show that some of the most successful athletes use visual displays to heighten arousal and Continue Reading