Health Journal

General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
Achieve Your Goals More Effectively with a Supportive Network
Many hurdles stand between you and the goal. Your biggest challenge could be a lack of direction, negative self-talk or something else entirely. Since it’s your goal, you may feel as if these challenges are yours to tackle alone. But...
Menopause · Self Care ·
Your Self-Care Toolkit to Menopausal Wellness
When you were young, your parents or teachers probably gave you “the talk” about changes your body would experience. But as women continue to age, a sudden onslaught of symptoms warrants a second talk…about menopause. Your periods stop, but they’re...
Self Care ·
Love Thyself Through Regular Self-Care
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and love is in the air. Some of us will spend the day with a romantic partner, while others are focused on loving themselves. The holiday is a chance to express love for friends, family...
General Wellbeing · Self Care · Stress & Anxiety ·
Why Mind & Body Harmony is More Than Just a Tagline
“Mind and body harmony” is often a mantra that’s written across home décor and posters in yoga studios, but few have stopped to wonder what the phrase means and whether it’s actually attainable. Simply put, one reaches mind and body...
General Wellbeing · Pain Management · Self Care ·
Why “I Need a Massage” is a Truer Statement Than You Realize
Long hours at work and stressful daily tasks take their toll. Eventually, we all reach a point where we throw up our hands and exclaim, “I need a massage!” This statement rings true for nearly everyone, yet few understand what...
Self Care · Stress Relief ·
A Mindful Minute is What You’ve Been Missing in Your Daily Life
There are only so many hours in a day, so you probably try to save time for the important stuff. Unfortunately, mental health ranks toward the bottom of our priority lists all too often. Many of us want mindfulness to...
General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
Does Your Lifestyle Allow You to Live Well?
Plenty of bad lifestyle choices hide in plain sight. Maybe work has been stressful, so you decide to put an extra packet of sugar in your third cup of coffee. While vegging out on the couch, you treat yourself to...
General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
3 Tips and Benefits for Overcoming FOMO
Nobody likes to feel like they’re missing out on something important. In the age of social media, this feeling has grown ever more common, leading to terms like “FOMO.” FOMO might not seem like a big deal, but it can...
General Wellbeing · Self Care · Stress Relief ·
Don't Neglect Your Wellness During Periods of Stress
Self-care often gets placed on the back burner when more pressing concerns dominate our lives. When you’re worried about work, kids, school or family, it’s all too easy to skip a meal, forget your workout regimen or even neglect your...
Self Care · Stress Relief ·
Tips for Calming Down from a Highly Stressful Situation
A little bit of stress is good. It can motivate us to meet project deadlines or perform well on exams. On the other hand, too much stress can leave you spiraling out of control. High levels of stress are counterproductive...
General Wellbeing · Self Care · Stress Relief ·
Start Your Day Off Right with Morning Affirmations
Affirmations are so simple, yet few people recite them on a daily basis. Starting your day with positive affirmations might seem trivial, but they can really make a difference—not just for getting through the day, but over the course of...
General Wellbeing · Self Care · Stress Relief ·
How Being an Empath Can Take a Physical & Emotional Toll
Everyone is capable of empathy, some more so than others. Many like to wear their empathic tendencies as a badge of honor, while true empaths might argue that the personality trait is less of a blessing and more of a...
General Wellbeing · Self Care · Stress Relief ·
6 Routines to Develop a Happy and Healthy Life
Everyone has some type of daily routine. But too often, people go through the motions of everyday life without stopping to think whether they’re helping or hurting their health. Little habits like hitting the snooze button or sipping energy drinks...
Self Care · Supplements · Women's Health ·
Supplements as Self-Care: Natural Wellbeing on Ep. 66 of Sup, Babe? Podcast
Last week, our own clinical herbalist Paulina Nelega was a guest on episode 66 of the Sup, Babe? Podcast. With host Nicole Rose, she discussed the value of self-care, how and when to incorporate supplements into your lifestyle, and the...
Self Care ·
Show Yourself Love This Valentine's Day with These 6 Self-Care Tips
Valentine’s Day is all about the love. But whether you have a special someone to spend the day with or you plan to enjoy “Galentine’s Day” with friends, there’s one important person you shouldn’t forget to pamper: yourself! The best...
General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
5 New Year's Resolutions to Help You Prioritize Self-Care
One of the most difficult things to do is find the time to take care of ourselves. There’s always another email to send, another chore to do or another event on the calendar. Unfortunately, staying busy and taking care of...
Self Care · Women's Health ·
8 Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions During COVID-19
The changing of the calendar year is a landmark moment, and never more than this year. It’s the ultimate fresh start, like opening a crisp new notebook. We can’t look forward to 2021 without acknowledging that, during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
How to Start the Day Off Right with Your Own Morning Routine
Everyone knows that a good night’s sleep is an essential part of waking up feeling rested and refreshed each morning. But equal weight should be given to how you choose to start your morning and the routines you have in...
Fall · General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
9 Self-Care Tips for the Turn of the Seasons
The shift from summer to fall is many people’s favorite. There’s something magical about sweater weather, changing leaves, warm drinks and the start of the holiday season. But there’s also the prospect of shorter days, seasonal illness and the stress...
General Wellbeing · Self Care ·
You Come First! 4 Ways to Prioritize Your Self-Care
The struggle to recognize and find a healthy work-life balance has been brought to the forefront for many people the past few months, directly tying back to the blurred lines between work and home. What we might forget, however, is...
Cognition · Self Care · Supplements ·
7 of the Best Herbs and Supplements for Cognitive Support
In recent years, interest in natural supplements for maintaining health and balance has become more popular than ever. Many people are looking to improve their wellbeing through herbal support and taking part in proactive, preventative lifestyle improvements. One area that...