Tag: mental health

Over time, exposure to toxins, from pollutants in the environment, pesticides and preservatives to heavy metals and cancer-causing chemicals, can negatively affect many systems...

Who doesn’t love a big ol’ hug? Whenever a loved one is upset, it’s almost instinctual to wrap your arms around them — why is...

We all feel overwhelmed from time to time. Between our jobs, relationships and health, it can be tough to stop, slow down and reflect. Being...

In North America, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the natural world. For those of you who love the great outdoors, you can relate...

We’ve all felt down in the dumps before. It’s a crummy feeling, and for some, it’s a state-of-mind that can be tough to shake....

We're all different and we get our motivation and energy from a variety of sources. For many people, meditation is a wonderful, convenient and...

We often associate massages with luxury — an expensive extravagance involving a special bed, aromatherapy and a spa hotel. But anyone with hands can...

Anxiety has been likened to quicksand — it is a mindset that is difficult to escape. Rates of the condition appear to be on...

In recent years, adaptogens have virtually exploded onto the alternative health market. Everyone in the health world wants a piece of the adaptogenic action,...

Connecting with nature can have a very grounding effect on the mind and the body. Nature and Forest Therapists recommend finding a Sit Spot...