Anxiety sucks. Sometimes when having a particularly tough time with it, I wish I could crawl out of my skin and somehow chain my feet to the floor, because it starts to feel like my head is physically floating up into outer space. For a while, whenever my heart would start to race at the […]
I can appreciate that you all feel a little bit sad sometimes. When your spoon slowly scrapes the last bit of ice cream from the tub. As you get to the final sips of your warm cup of tea on a chilly morning. And of course, that moment when you realize no one is coming […]
Everyone is familiar with the need for physical activity to stay fit and mobile as you age. Even older seniors who experience reduced mobility or joint pain and can’t work out like they used to can practice exercises like Tai Chi and Aquafit to improve their muscle strength, balance, and cardiovascular health. But the benefits […]
We all experience a little bit of anxiety now and then. Anxiety is nothing but a phenomenon wherein our body reacts to stressful situations by causing feelings of apprehension or even fear about what is about to happen. We come various occasions in our daily lives that can cause a bit of anxiety in us, […]
Perhaps one of the most common medical problems, headaches is what most people experience at one point in their lives. They can affect almost anyone, regardless of their gender, race, and age. Headaches can be signs of various things, such as stress, or it can even be from a medical disorder, such as high blood […]
When it started, I thought it was just a stomach thing. I had probably unwittingly eaten some dairy, my usual digestive foe. But the mild nausea showed no signs of letting up. Two weeks, then three. I couldn’t ignore it anymore. It had gone from a minor inconvenience to an omnipresent feeling, lurking deep down in […]
I am not one to eat vegan — in fact, when I cook at home, I am often completely satisfied by two cheese quesadillas and half a pint of ice cream — but when I do, it’s usually because I am stuffing my face with avocado. I love avocado so much that when I set out […]
The concept of heavy blankets and wraps isn’t that new. They’ve been used for the past decade at least by many suffering from ADHD, autism, and different sensory disorders. The assumption is that a weighted blanket can calm people by offering some kind of support and resembles a hug. By covering with a weighted blanket, […]
There are many types of medications prescribed to help people who suffer from anxiety and those can help reduce it, however, they also can cause negative side effects. We explain how to manage anxiety outside of medication. There are supplements that can be taken and foods that can help aid in preventing anxiety from occurring. […]
