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4 Steps To Destroy Stress

By |November 2nd, 2020|

This year has been unlike anything most of us have seen. I could list here all things wrong in the world, but do we really need a recap of that? We have plenty of reminders of what’s bad in the world. Now more than ever is the time to destroy stress. It's time we get aggressive with our self-care. Eating well and exercise is a staple of self-care. But we need to go beyond that.

Panic Attack or Coronavirus?

By |April 9th, 2020|

It is natural to feel anxiety and stress during this coronavirus crisis. Elevated levels of stress directly affect breathing, however. Apart from the seriousness of the matter and heart-wrenching reports, watching the news, under the circumstances, may be also be an added threat to your sense of wellbeing and health, mental and physical. Anxiety disorders, and panic attacks in particular, can mimic coronavirus symptoms, such as shortness of breath.

7 Strategies to Stay Sane This Holiday Season

By |November 27th, 2018|

It’s that time of year again. The fresh scent of an evergreen fills the house. Strains of “Silent Night” and “Jingle Bells” permeate the airwaves. Once again, I unpack the fragile, ceramic Santa that I made as a gift for my mom when I was five. Suddenly, I’m transported back in time—for better or for worse. The holidays should be joyous times filled with family and friends, but sometimes the very traditions that give meaning to this season also trigger old fears, hurts, and anxieties. (And if you’re prone to Season Affective Disorder (SAD), the lack of warmth and sunshine can zap your goodwill toward men, and women, too.)

How to Reduce Stress by Doing Less and Doing It Slowly

By |January 7th, 2018|

How to Reduce Stress by Doing Less and Doing It Slowly. Beware the barrenness of a busy life... Here are four tips for slowing down!

Cultivating a Buddha Brain for Holiday Happiness

By |November 29th, 2017|

Cultivating a Buddha Brain for Holiday Happiness
by Kari Henley

Well, there’s less than a week til Christmas — how’s everyone doing out there? The United States is Christmas-crazy, and whether you celebrate or not, it is impossible to escape the effects. Holiday music blares on the radio 24/7, the weather in much of the country is […]

Enchanting Aromas

By |March 18th, 2017|

Nature heals in many ways. Most of us have felt the sense of renewal that comes from walking through a garden filled with fragrant flowers, or sitting under a massive tree, shaded from the burning rays of the sun. Indigenous peoples worldwide believe that each plant has a spirit we can communicate with, to ask for their help in healing.