Most of us have a basic understanding of the idea of what health and wellness is. But really, what does that mean? As a life / health life coach, I have heard everything from exercise and eating healthy to yoga and meditation. What if it’s bigger than that. The next Continue Reading
Wellness
Stress – My Thoughts
I like to consider myself an evidence-informed massage therapist. In reading 100’s of research articles, I have found that, depending on the research quality, the conclusions can be interpreted differently. What I have found in my own personal experience, is that people who receive massages on a regular schedule, are Continue Reading
Our Immune System
Our immune system fights off illness and disease. It essentially serves as guardian to our physical body. It is amazingly complex, and unfortunately we still have a lot to learn about it. We do know that stress weakens our immune system’s ability to fight off disease. It can do this Continue Reading
Consequences of Constant Stress
In my previous post I spoke about April being Stress Awareness Month and gave a general introduction to what stress is, and its prevalence in our society. With this post I want to discuss the consequences, or symptoms, that constant stress can bring. The American Institute of Stress (AIS) (www.stress.org/stress-effects) Continue Reading
Stress Awareness
The American Counseling Association (www.counseling.org) has dedicated the Month of April as Stress Awareness Month. What is stress? Stress is both a good thing and a not so good thing. On the good side, we need stress to motivate us, it keeps us moving forward. On the bad side, however, Continue Reading