Category: Stress & Anxiety

Candice woke up after a poor night’s sleep yet again. She was clearly in a never-ending cycle of wake-caffeinate-work like crazy, and collapsed at the end of the day onto her couch. Her downfall was staying up binge-watching TV and falling asleep too late. Eventually, fed up with feeling worn out physically and emotionally, she […]

We all love the idea of downtime for ourselves. Sometimes that means a nap, a quick escape to the movies, or a jog around the park. Studies indicate that even short breaks can reduce cortisol levels, a hormone that shoots up during stressful periods. It’s important to reset, but what if you’re too busy to […]

How many times have you heard, “I get my best ideas in the shower?” Perhaps you’ve even personally experienced this phenomenon. As soon as you’re away from regular daily activity or your desk, the mundane task of lather/rinse/repeat leaves the right, or creative, side of your brain free to wander. There’s even a name for […]

We often lead hectic lives, and what’s a more hectic time than the holidays? You’re not only balancing work, family, and your own self-needs, but throw in some extra shopping, cooking and travel planning and—stress alert! Maybe now is the time to be a bit selfish. Think about enhancing both your mental and physical health. […]

You’ve seen essential oils in many forms over the years. They come in tiny bottles for topical use to blend into moisturizers or to add to bath water. Also, they’re sold in diffusers to brighten or calm the vibe in a room. Additionally, cleaning products sometimes incorporate them as a natural alternative to synthetic scents. […]

Tony and his wife had been enjoying their recently shifted lifestyle of working remotely. However, he and his wife missed the social interaction their on-site jobs provided before the pandemic. Plus, being in one place all day left them less motivated to exercise. They decided to purchase an infrared sauna to help with some stress […]

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to appreciate proper prep before a workout or competition. Warm-up sessions before exercise or sports improve safety and may extend endurance. Making infrared therapy part of your fitness plan is also a smart practice. As a kid you might have hurried through the whole ‘warm up’ routine […]

Immune System Basics We come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, yet one thing we all have in common is that we like pizza! That could be an urban myth. One thing that we for sure have in common is that we’re born with an internal germ warfare system—our immune system. As children, we were […]