Category: Stress
Gaining Control Over Your Stressed Brain
Completely frantic and beside herself, a young mother of two came to see me for fatigue. Once she sat down with me, the floodgates opened and she admi [...]
Stress Reduction 101
In my youth, I remember feeling so stressed I could not breathe. Feeling so stressed I could not think, sleep or eat. My heart felt like a brick, my h [...]
DIY Tips to Relieve Stress
If you’re reading this, please, take a pause, and do this body scan. Let your shoulders drop, sit- up straight, unclench your hands and jaw. Take a de [...]
Are You Touch Deprived?
Who isn’t stressed out to the max these days? With the ongoing pandemic, intense political climate, and civil unrest, we are all on edge more than eve [...]
4 Ayurvedic Remedies to Manage Stress
The Ayurvedic approach to stress is based on an imbalance in our energetic properties, the doshas (vata, pitta, kapha). Stress in Ayurveda is seen pre [...]
Stress Could Be Causing Your Infertility
Quarantine, protests, virtual or no work/school, riots, face mask wearing. . . Demands, expectations, uncertainties, and judgement from others. . . I [...]
Managing Stress and Anxiety in Children
Life is full of many experiences, both happy and stressful. They are a part of everyday life for both adults and children. Learning how to manage stre [...]
CBD’s Minor Cannabinoids & Terpene Blends “Science Made Simple”
In this amazing world of CBD there has been much talk of our bodies and the wonders of our very own Endocannabinoid System including how receptors in [...]
Acupuncture for Stress & Immunity: Just the Medicine for These Anxious Times
The public awareness of acupuncture has grown by leaps and bounds since I first started my practice 13 years ago. This is a testament not only to the [...]
Being Stressed Doesn’t Have To Be So Stressful!
On a day-to-day basis, we are generally able to undergo various amounts of stress that doesn’t appear to influence our functioning. However, the feeli [...]
Debunking The Top 5 Self-Care Myths
Self-care has gained notable momentum in the wellness community. We are all familiar with the concept that we, “cannot pour from an empty cup” or that [...]
CBD Therapy: Just The Facts
CBD stands for ‘Cannabidiol’ which is a compound extracted from hemp. Hemp contains CBD as well as hundreds of other plant compounds, including CBN, C [...]
Reflexology: An Ancient Healing Art for Today’s Stresses
Natural therapies evoke natural responses for the enrichment of mind, body and “sole.” With that thought in mind, I invite you to relax, take off your [...]
Is Stress Literally WEIGHING You Down?
Dieting can only take you so far if your mental state can’t create or sustain good habits. Moreover, if you live in constant stress, you probably simp [...]
5 Tips to DeStress in the New Year
While stress is a hot topic all year, the holidays and the start of a new year bring a heightened awareness to the topic. Even as we wind down from t [...]
Make Stress Your Goal This Year
Most people want to alleviate stress in their life; so much so, that they stress over it, but there’s actually a good reason to embrace stress. Stres [...]
Is Stress Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts?
As for many people, your New Year's resolution may include letting go of some extra pounds to improve your health and wellbeing. Maybe you have tried [...]
The Natural Path To Reduce Stress & Anxiety
"Most people experience stress and anxiety at some point in their lives. Depending on the level of severity, they can detrimentally impact one’s quali [...]
Mindful Moments for Children and Teachers in CT
Educators and parents alike are taking notice of the stress that surrounds our children on a daily basis. The stressors and demands of modern American [...]
3 Simple Steps to Alleviate Anxiety & Stress
Diagnosed anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, and wom [...]
Anxiety At An All Time High?
Anxiety is at an all-time high. People are overwhelmed with their everyday lives, activities of children, overwhelming jobs, caring for aging parents [...]
Can You Let Go?
Maybe you're surprised to know that the three following statements are common to me (and probably most bodyworkers):
Thank you! I didn't realize ho [...]
Natural Remedies to Reduce Stress
Physical and emotional stress is a fact of modern life. We all experience it one way or another and sometimes it can help when motivating us to perfo [...]
Grand Gesture for Health
Do you have a metabolic disorder? Do you have sugar handling problems? For many of us, we get stuck in the system—a traditional allopathic system, tha [...]