Winter in Traditional Chinese Medicine is connected with the water element and the kidneys. Drawing from these principles, here are 7 tips emphasizing rest, warmth, nourishment, and conserving energy for long-term vitality during the coldest months of the year. 1. Conserve energy Slow down your pace, sleep earlier, wake with the sun, and choose gentle […]
Is It PTSD?
Understanding PTSD: When Trauma Doesn’t Fade When you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it’s hard to feel safe. The traumatic event – natural disaster, combat, sexual assault, accident – can take hold, and you find you can’t stop thinking about it. Maybe you have nightmares and trouble sleeping. Maybe you feel on edge and unsettled […]
Chronic Pain: A Deep Dive into Its Causes and Treatments
What is chronic pain? The experience of chronic pain is unique to each individual, but generally it means pain that is constant or frequently recurring for at least a few months. Most of the people have been experiencing it for years or even decades. For some, the pain began with an acute injury. For many […]
Look Around, Look Within
Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? Challenge yourself to look at your world and how different factors can affect your mental health. […]
Awareness to Action
May 18th is Mental Health Action Day! This global movement is about shifting the culture of mental health from awareness to action. We challenge you to dedicate one hour to take action for your mental health. Then post about it using #MentalHealthAction. Here is a list of 18 actions you can take to support yourself […]
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