Stress Management Techniques – Social Connectedness – Part 4 of 4

December 15, 2022

As you plan to be around those you love this holiday season, did you know that it could actually be good for your health? Sharing a nurturing connection with others activates our parasympathetic nervous system, which contrasts our sympathetic “fight or flight” nervous system, thus fighting off stress. Connecting with others who bring you joy

Stress Management Techniques – Mindfulness Practice – Part 3 of 4

December 7, 2022

Over the last few weeks we introduced the topic of stress management and what stress does on our bodies, and how it impacts our pain. We discussed journaling to note what and how you are feeling and utilizing gratitude to balance and focus on positivity, and the power of breathing to help with stress management

Stress Management Techniques – Breathing – Part 2 of 4

December 2, 2022

Last week we introduced the topic of stress management and what stress does on our bodies, and how it impacts our pain. We discussed journaling to note what and how you are feeling and utilizing gratitude to balance and focus on positivity. This week I’d like to introduce the importance of breathing. Breathing is an

Stress Management Techniques: How Stress Impacts Us – Part 1 of 4

November 24, 2022

No matter who you are or what you do, we all experience stress in our lives. That stress has been amplified in recent years when you add COVID and isolation from family and friends; political tension; inflation and financial stress. Stress can manifest itself in physical ways, causing tension in our head, neck, shoulders, and

How To Stay on Track Through the Holidays

November 16, 2022

This time of year is easy to overeat and drink, stay up late, carry more stress, and exercise less.  But the holidays only come one time per year, and you’ll get back on track January 1st, right? WRONG!  Don’t let the hard work you have put in the last 10+ months go to the wayside. 

Why Sleep Is Important

November 8, 2022

Get better sleep to allow for a quicker and more efficient healing process.