Mind / 7 posts found
Gut and Brain Connection
Have you ever had a “gut-wrenching” experience? Have you ever felt “butterflies” in your stomach? Have you ever fell “sick to your stomach” or ” fell nauseous” when something emotional happened? Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something? Those expressions are here for a reason. Our gut-gastrointestinal tract is very sensitive to different emotion. Sadness, anxiety, anger— can trigger symptoms in the gut. Studies have shown that there is a direct connection between the brain and the stomach. It is well known that the thought about eating can release the stomach’s juices before the food gets there. An […]
Facts About Anxiety and How to Overcome It.
I remember that day when I was driving through Europe while on vacation, and we missed the exit. I was so exhausted from driving that I literally freaked out. I had an anxiety attack, more so actually a panic attack. I couldn’t do breath, and I couldn’t talk. Nothing could stop that then… I was so scared. I didn’t even know what happened then until I’ve heard someone talking about it and I put all the pieces together. I have been suffering from anxiety form my early childhood, and I had no clue what it was. I was making […]
Why Chewing Your Food Properly Is Important for Your Overall Health and Wellbeing
Did you know that you should chew your food a minimum 15 times before swallowing. In some cases upwards of 30-40 times! When it comes to chewing your food a good rule of thumb is to chew till food has turned to liquid and well-mixed with saliva; a piece of hard vegetable will take longer to be chewed properly compared to a piece of soft fruit. There are 4 key benefits to chewing food properly that increases overall health and wellbeing. Let’s go through them: Enables the right amount of food eaten. Research has shown that chewing […]
The Spiritual Detox
With today’s hurried and hectic pace of life, and the dwindling level of social interaction, we face ever-increasing negativity. Many people are not even aware of the amount of negativity that permeates their lives. It builds and builds some more, often subtly and gradually until we experience the symptoms such as poor sleep, poor health or an unsettled mind. In most instances, we do not know why we experience such symptoms. We need to detox our spirit in the same way we detox our internal organs. Our minds and spirits deserve to be healthy and at peace. However, we […]
An Attitude of Gratitude.
Thanksgiving is a beautiful time to be surrounded by family and friends. Expressing gratitude and giving thanks for everyone and everything we have is one of the most gratifying experiences in life. Being grateful and thankful clears all the negative energy and feelings that we are carrying all day long. William Arthur Ward said “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —William Arthur Ward The practice of gratitude is one of the most influential relationships we can have with our well-being and health. Every morning when I get […]
Morning Routines that Helps Balance Your Hormones.
We live in a crazy busy world where the modern woman is stretched too thin, particularly those who juggle family, kids, and work. Between taking care of the household and achieving a fulfilling career, women run the risk of hormonal imbalance, not getting enough sleep, exercise, proper nutrition or even a satisfying sex life. Lacking in nutrition in each of these areas can lead to health and psychological issues, such as malnutrition, fatigue, poor body image and stress. In the long run, it’s a recipe for becoming increasingly dissatisfied with life resulting in unhappiness. More often than not, it […]
Importance of Inner Peace for Balanced Hormones.
Most of us spend the entirety of our lives looking for a way to be happy. Some of us will never find it, not because it is impossible but because we focus on the wrong things. We tend to think that happiness comes from how much money we make or by how many degrees we have. The reality is, the only thing that can make us truly happy has inner peace. Inner peace comes from loving ourselves and making our inner voice love us. Women’s hormones are driving our life– if they are happy, physically and emotionally we […]