Did you know that headaches are the most common form of pain?[1] Relatively minor and temporary conditions such as dehydration, stress, the flu, a cold, an ear or tooth infection, or staring at a computer screen for too long cause most headaches. Others may be caused by underlying medical issues, like a blow to the head or something more serious. (more…)
When you’re feeling stressed, it’s helpful to pay attention to your body because it helps ground you.[1, 2] There are many types of meditation to try, but body scan meditation is especially helpful when stress shows up in your body — a tight neck, headaches, or a clenched jaw. A body scan meditation involves mentally going through each part of your body and "checking in" to see how it is feeling. You may not even realize how tense you are until you do this exercise! Connie H., a minister, therapist, […]
The funny thing about anxiety is that it can come even when you are generally happy. Anxiety symptoms often show up as pressure in your chest, shallow breathing, a racing heart rate, or scattered thoughts. No matter the cause or how it makes you feel, time-tested tools and techniques can restore your inner sense of calm. "After the birth of my fourth child, I was feeling anxious, and it was hard for me to do the things I wanted to do," says Michelle C., a registered nurse living in Clearfield, […]
If you're like me, you know that stubborn belly fat as you get older is harder and harder to get rid of. So, today I'm going to share with you some of my tips, techniques, and methods so that you can reactivate your body's power and ability to get rid of that stubborn belly fat quickly. There is a lot of misinformation out there on how to lose belly fat. It's probably one of the most-searched-for terms! We live in an obese society right now and it's very unfortunate because […]
As the holiday season winds down and the calendar switches to a new year, it’s natural to take stock of where you are and what you can improve in your life. It’s no surprise that many people have the same resolutions every year: exercise more, eat healthier, lose weight, or learn something new, like a language or musical instrument. Most people try to become a better version of themselves to find higher levels of happiness. As if being happy isn’t enough of a reward in itself, it turns out that […]
