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Exploring Meditation: Beginning
Learn the art of meditation and find tranquility amidst life's whirlwind with these beginner-friendly meditation techniques in the first of our meditation series of blogs. Explore mindfulness, body scan, and loving-kindness meditations, and join our Breathwork & Meditation Workshop for guided sessions. Start your journey to inner peace today!
Lose the Slouch & the Ouch: 6 Easy Ways to Improve Poor Posture & Back Pain
In this series of Healthy Habits blog posts, we'll provide valuable insights into creating healthy habits that promote a healthy life, including aspects of physical fitness, mental well-being, and emotional balance
The Do's and Don'ts of Sleep Hygiene: Tips for a More Restful Night
We all know good sleep is essential for overall health and wellness. During sleep, the body repairs and rejuvenates itself, and the brain consolidates memories and learning. Lack of sleep has been linked to a range of health issues, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health problems like depression and anxiety. Good sleep also plays a crucial role in regulating mood, increasing productivity, and improving cognitive function.
The Sunshine Nutrient: What is Vitamin D & How Do You Get Enough of It
In Wisconsin, we know that sunlight is a precious resource in the winter. With our long work weeks, busy school schedules, extracurriculars, and other hobbies, it can be hard to soak up enough sun during the colder, darker months of the year. Unfortunately for us northerners, we get most of our intake of Vitamin D from exposure to sunlight, which can be challenging during the winter. In fact, it’s so hard for us to get enough sunlight in the winter months that Vitamin D deficiency is endemic in Wisconsin.
How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Health & 7 Tips for Adjusting
Have you been wandering sluggishly through the past week, yawning in meetings, wishing you could get a little shut-eyet eye? You’re not alone.