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Health & Wellness

Let this be the year when you prioritize your well-being, both physically and mentally. Here you can find a wealth of information provided by our expert contributors to help you lead a healthier and happier life. Explore articles on nutrition and food to fuel your body, fitness routines to keep you active and learn about the importance of sleep and how to improve it. Delve into mental health topics to support your emotional well-being, get tailored advice on female health and find effective strategies for weight loss. The articles also cover therapy options, mindfulness and meditation practices, and ways to manage burnout and stress.

Food & Nutrition

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Your Eyes Are What You Eat and the Essential Nutrition Guide for Lifelong Vision

You already know that what you eat affects your waistline, your energy, and even your mood. But did you know it also shapes how well you see and how clearly you think?

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What Your Poop Is Telling You and The Missing Piece In Your Health Puzzle

I often tell my clients: “What’s coming out is just as important as what’s going in”. Your daily bowel movements offer critical insights, from how well you’re digesting and absorbing nutrients to...

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Feed Your Eyes & Fuel Your Brain with Lutein Omega-3s and Glutathione for Visual and Cognitive Power

What if the secret to sharper vision, clearer thinking, and a longer health span wasn’t hiding in your medicine cabinet, but already inside your cells?

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Eating to Heal Trauma and Addiction – A Holistic Guide to Nourishment and Recovery

Healing from trauma and addiction is rarely a straight path. It’s a layered, ongoing journey that calls for patience, resilience, and a compassionate reconnection with oneself. True recovery often...

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Live in a Body You Love and How Digestive Health Is the Hidden Key to Healthy Aging

Let us be honest: when it comes to aging, people are still chasing symptoms in silos. They are talking about joint pain over here. Brain fog over there. Skin issues, energy slumps, hormone chaos...

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Are You Sure You’re Getting Enough Micronutrients as an Over-50 Athlete?

Over the years (since 1998) that I’ve worked with athletic people over 50, the most underrated area of attention for healthful eating and sports performance-focused nutrition I’ve seen has been the...

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Bowls of Vitality with Creative Nourishing Meals for Life on the Road

As a traveling pharmacist and integrative health expert, I’ve come to rely on nutrient-rich, vibrant bowls and salads as my go-to meals on the road. Whether I have access to a kitchen, a hotel...

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How Functional Nutrition Differs From Other Approaches, and Why It Matters

You’re eating clean. You’ve tried keto, paleo, maybe even intermittent fasting. You’ve taken the supplements someone recommended on Instagram. And yet you still feel bloated, exhausted, or anxious.

Mental Health

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Wellness Isn’t a Competition and Why Judgement and Comparison Hold Us Back

Let’s be honest: these days, the wellness world is sadly becoming more filled with judgement and comparison. We see it every day. People criticising how others meditate, breathe, eat, or heal.

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Recognizing the Signs of Drug Use at Work and What Employers and Co-Workers Should Know

Substance misuse in the workplace is a serious concern that can negatively impact job performance, safety, and the overall well-being of both the individual and their co-workers.

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Confessions of a Serial Non-Rest-er – Reclaiming the Power of Pause

In today’s always-on culture, rest is often misunderstood, undervalued, or mistaken for laziness. Despite growing awareness of mental health and well-being, many people still struggle to slow down...

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The Way of Play – Building Brains, Bonds, and Better Futures

In our fast-paced world of schedules, screens, and endless to-do lists, we often overlook one of the most powerful tools for helping children grow, learn, and thrive: play. While it may appear to be simple...

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How Bibliotherapy Is Rewiring Minds and Restoring Souls in a Chaotic World

In a world groaning under the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, and disconnection, many are searching for healing beyond the traditional methods. While therapy, medication, and support groups...

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Killing the Shame, Not the Self Opens a New Conversation on Suicide and Emotional Intelligence

Last weekend, I held space as a threesome, with fellow healers Katie and Zoe. I usually close the day with a reading. And had planned out what I was going to take the ladies through. I walked into...

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The Spiritual Hangover and When Healing Hurts and Why That's a Gift

In today’s spiritual world, awakening is often celebrated as a breakthrough. But what few talk about is what happens next: the spiritual hangover. This is the phase where deep-seated fears...

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I Have Been Diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, PTSD, BPD, etc, or Have You?

I work in private practice and contract to an employee assistance program (EAP), and increasingly, the first words out of a person’s mouth are that they have a diagnosis of some form of disorder.

Sleep

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Study Shows Dog Owners Sleep Better and Feel Safer at Night

If you’ve ever fallen asleep with a dog curled up at your feet, you probably already know: it just feels good. But now, research confirms that this cozy habit might actually be improving your sleep.

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10 Powerful Tips to Sleep Better and Wake Up Recharged

Do you often feel drained even after a full night’s sleep? Tossing and turning, struggling to quiet your mind before bed? You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced world, quality sleep...

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The Essential Role of Sleep in Physical Therapy Rehabilitation

When it comes to physical therapy and rehabilitation, many people focus primarily on exercise and nutrition, often neglecting the critical importance of sleep. Quality sleep is a fundamental component...

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The Importance of Sleep for Business Owners

Sleep is often overlooked in the world of business, where long hours and relentless work are often glorified. However, neglecting sleep...

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An Overview of Oversleeping: Is Too Much Sleep Bad For You?

It is a common misconception that everyone needs eight hours of quality sleep every night to function properly. The optimal amount of...

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How to Reclaim Deep, Restorative Sleep with Hypnosis

What if the secret to deep, healing sleep wasn’t in a pill bottle, but already inside your mind? Sleep isn’t just about rest; it’s how your body repairs, your brain resets, and your emotions rebalance.

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What Is a Healthier Alternative to Cannabis for Sleep?

Cannabis has become widely popular over the years. In 1990, National Weed Day became a celebration. There has been a consistent increase in the number of people using cannabis and the amount of cannabis being used by an individual.

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The Sleep Lie and Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Rest Is Hurting Your Health

We diligently educate ourselves on diet and fitness, yet sleep, the foundation of well-being, remains a mystery to most. What if our lack...

Female Health

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How to Survive, and Actually Enjoy Summer During Perimenopause Without Melting Down

Hot flashes, mood swings, and disrupted sleep can make summer feel like a season of survival during perimenopause. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few simple adjustments, you can stay...

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The Art of Nesting and How to Best Prepare for Baby

The idea of “nesting” during pregnancy involves preparing the nursery, stocking the shelves with baby clothes and diapers, and cleaning the house. All these things are special and wonderful...

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A Love Story Between Women and Alcohol Until It’s Not

The crisp ‘pop’ of a champagne bottle to celebrate a monumental achievement…a cold, perspiring beer can in your hand on a hot, summer beach day swirling the first taste of a Cabernet before ordering...

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18 Expert Tips to Support Gut Health During Perimenopause

Navigating perimenopause can feel like a rollercoaster, with fluctuating hormones, changing moods, and unexpected digestive issues. If bloating, constipation, or indigestion have crept in alongside...

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Dominance, Submission, and the Power of Saying Yes

Let’s say it plainly: submission isn’t surrendering your worth. It isn’t weakness. And it isn’t anti-feminist. But it gets framed that way a lot, especially when we talk about Dominant/submissive...

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Find Your North Star With 10 Steps to Authenticity and Purpose

Do you feel frustrated by where you are and what you’ve achieved so far in your life and your career? When I turned 45, I was overwhelmed with a need to start living life on purpose, to find...

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Fear and Now Flips the Script on How We View Birth in America

What if everything we believed about childbirth, mainly that it must be painful, chaotic, and traumatic, wasn’t true? This question pulses at the heart of Fear and Now, the 2025 documentary...

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Tried Everything? – What If Your Skin Isn’t the Problem But the Messenger?

What if those relentless skin flare-ups aren’t signs that your body is failing you but messages trying to guide you back to balance? After 35 years of living with eczema, I discovered...

Fitness

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How One Woman Went from Boxing Class to Physique Competition

Cassie’s journey started like many others, with a desire to lose weight and feel better. We met in a local boxing class in 2020, and slowly we began working together.

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When Strength Meets Self-Love and the Future of Women’s Fitness

What if strength wasn’t loud, punishing, or performative? What if it wasn’t measured by sweat or scale weight, but in the quiet moment you chose to show up for yourself again? Goodbye Grind...

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Beauty Theory and the Real Secret to Beauty

It’s not about foundation, contour, or concealer, it’s all about your lifestyle, habits, and what you consume. Beauty has always fascinated me. Not the airbrushed, polished kind in...

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The Power of Health Coaching in Transforming Your Life, One Step at a Time

Feeling stuck in your health journey or overwhelmed by conflicting advice? Health coaching offers personalised guidance, accountability, and motivation to help you take sustainable steps toward...

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The Hidden Hunger and What Weight Loss Drugs Are Teaching Us About How We Really Eat

A brief initial disclaimer to this article: I see clients frequently in my private practice who are doing the exact type of mindset work I discuss here. No one should be made to feel shame or self-loathing...

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The Mitochondrial Secret and How Red Light Therapy Powers Your Cells

Ever wondered why red light therapy is gaining traction in wellness circles? It turns out that it taps into a deeply rooted biological mechanism that fuels your energy, sharpens your healing...

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Why Mind, Body, and Soul Are the Forgotten Pillars of Fitness

Recovery is just as important as training. In fact, it might be more important than the workout itself. It’s like I always say: “You don’t grow during your workout sessions, you grow outside of them.”

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3 Ways Bodybuilding Principles Are Transforming Everyday Women’s Health

When most people hear “bodybuilding,” they picture extreme discipline, restrictive eating, and hours in the gym. But here’s the truth: the science behind elite physique prep holds powerful...

Trauma & Therapy

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Vibrational Healing with Bach Flower Remedies

Flowers, in general, have a healing presence. Unfortunately, they don't last very long unless you have an orchid that lasts for months. Today, I'll share the information I learned...

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Why I’m the Wellness Voice You’ve Been Waiting For

You’ve probably heard a lot about gut health lately, probiotic trends, restrictive diets, endless wellness hacks. But I’m not here to jump on the bandwagon. I’m here to offer something different.

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Lifestyle vs. Cancer – The Real Talk on What Actually Works

You’ve probably heard it before: “Eat clean, move more, stress less and you can prevent cancer.” It sounds like a motivational Pinterest quote, right? But here’s the real talk: Cancer prevention...

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Unbreak My Soul Safe Space Returns to Support Professional Women Healing From Workplace Trauma

Dr. Twanna Carter, renowned executive coach and certified Unbreak My Soul facilitator, today announced the next Unbreak My Soul Safe Space group session, taking place Sunday...

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Rediscovering Your Inner Truth and A Mindset Shift for Burned-Out High Performers

In the pursuit of excellence, many high achievers gradually drift away from themselves. They follow the formulas, chase the milestones, and appear successful, yet feel a quiet emptiness...

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Empowering Healing and Raising Awareness for Mental Health and Recovery from Sexual Assault

In today's society, the significance of mental health cannot be overstated. It encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and act.

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The Silent Impact of Grief on Our Attachment Blueprint

Grief does not just break our hearts; it rewires our emotional foundations. When we lose someone we love deeply, especially through death, sudden separation, or emotional abandonment, the psyche...

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The Invisible Narrative on How Children Internalize Feeding Trauma Before They Have Words

Imagine this: A baby in the NICU. Tubes down the nose. Machines beeping. An overstimulating world they can’t make sense of, but their body remembers.

Mindfulness & Meditation

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How Sound Healing Affects Our Body, Movement, and Physical Health

Do frequencies really have an impact on the body and mind? We definitely say yes!

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Why Integrate Frequencies Into Your Life?

Everything that exists is a wave (and sometimes a particle) and has its own frequency. The topic of frequencies is literally growing daily. People are awakening and seeking natural ways to achieve...

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Health in the Summer

As a professional worker, with plenty of sedentary time indoors at the office, how can we use the summer months to promote our health?

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The Science of Sound and How Frequencies Affect the Body, Mind, and Spirit

Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly crying during a sound bath? Or felt a sudden sense of relief, release, or peace while listening to a specific tone, chant, or piece of music?

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Ride the Rainbow and Have Fun with Color Therapy

Color therapy, also known as chromotherapy, is an alternative healing method that harnesses the energy of colors to enhance our physical and emotional well-being. Colors can significantly influence...

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The Sacred Trinity Scroll of Healing and Power

The Sacred Trinity Scroll is a powerful guide for reclaiming your soul, releasing the past, and stepping fully into your sovereign self. Through the intertwined practices of soul...

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Gold Coast’s Symphony of Sound and Scalar Energy and How Vibrations Reshape Your Brain and Body

Imagine a universe not born of chaos but of perfect order, a harmonious implosion of energy, spiralling inward to create the geometries of life itself. This shift from chaos to coherence lies at...

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Creative Flow States – Unlocking Innovation Through Mindful Practices

In today’s fast-moving world, innovation isn’t just a competitive edge — it’s survival. Whether you’re an entrepreneur pushing into new markets, an artist striving for authentic expression...

Weight Loss

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How Effective Is Pilates Training for Weight Management?

When it comes to weight loss and long-term weight management, most people immediately think of high-intensity workouts and calorie-cutting diets. But what if there were a gentler, more sustainable...

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Fast, Effective Weight Loss for Reno’s 9–5 Crowd and No Diet Required

Trying to lose weight while juggling a full-time job can feel impossible. You sit at a desk all day, grab whatever’s quick for lunch, and by the time you get home, you’re too tired to think about working out. If that sounds familiar...

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The Low Cal Myth

How many calories do you have left in your day? Are you dangerously getting lower in your calorie-counting app and still need to find space for dinner? Well, what if I told you, it’s all a myth?

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The 1° Principle and Small Shifts Create Big Wins in Weight Loss

When most people decide it’s time to lose weight, they go all in. They overhaul their diet, start exercising daily, cut out sugar, commit to waking up earlier, drink a gallon of water, meditate...

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Why You Regain Weight After Weight Loss Injections and How Hypnosis Can Help

You didn’t just lose weight, you gained a glimpse of what life could feel like. The lighter body. The clearer mind. The sense of control you thought you’d never reclaim.

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Get Your Body and Skin Summer-Perfect and Summer-Ready

Summer's just around the corner, and that means sunshine, fun, and showing off your best self! But feeling confident in your skin and body takes a little preparation. This isn't about drastic measures; it's about making smart, sustainable choices to feel amazing.

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5 Surprising Signs Your Gut Health Is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss

Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything "right" to lose weight, but the scale won't budge? This is something I hear from clients. All. The. Time. Did you ever consider that your gut health...

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From Story to Spotlight and How Talk Bari To Me Became the Leading Global Bariatric Podcast

When I first launched Talk Bari To Me, I had one mission in mind: to create the safe space I never had. A place where stories could be shared without shame, where the bariatric community could be...

Burnout & Stress

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Seven Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System for Deeper Connection

One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is being aware of our nervous system state and learning to regulate it. Living in ongoing survival mode wastes a lot of energy, negatively affects our health...

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Burnout is When Your Body Speaks, Listen

Burnout doesn’t shout, it whispers through your body, your spirit, your dwindling joy. In this powerful reflection, discover how physical exhaustion, emotional fatigue, and spiritual depletion are not just...

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How Nervous System Stress Disrupts Your Business and What to Do About It

You’re working hard. You’ve got the systems in place. Your offer suite is so dialed in that even ClickFunnels influencers are crying into their ring lights.

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Why You’re Still Tired Even After Rest and It’s Not Just Because You Skipped Yoga

You can get eight hours of sleep, drink the green juice, even do the mindfulness app that promises a calmer mind in 60 seconds and still feel like you're walking through your life with your soul...

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The Connection Between Good Girl Syndrome and Burnout

Burnout isn’t always about being overworked, it can stem from the deep-rooted pressure to always be the “good girl.” Many high-achieving women feel compelled to put others first...

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The Invitation of Anxiety – Lance Kair Wants to Let You in on What is Happening

Anxiety, the first modern mental issue. Every time you might ask yourself ‘what does this mean’, ‘am I understanding this correctly’, ‘what should I do’, and so on, you are enacting a basic anxiety.

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How Your Stress Quietly Shapes the Energy of Everyone Around You

Is stress contagious? Yes, 100% let’s get into it! We are living in a stress pandemic. It’s become so normalised that most of us don’t even realise that our bodies are in a state of chronic stress.

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Why Hustle Culture Keeps You Stuck in Functional Freeze

You might be moving through your day like clockwork, meeting deadlines, keeping appointments, and handling responsibilities with practiced ease, yet something inside feels disconnected.

Biohacking

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How Performance Breathing Improves Physical Performance Up to 64%

When we think of improving physical performance, even pro soccer players and pro athletes often only focus on strength training, nutrition, and recovery protocols.

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How Can You Make Yourself Limitless With Neuroplasticity

In an age when we are inundated with information, overloaded daily with everything from data to sensory information, it simply has to be said that the idea that our brains are capable of change...

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Giving Your Baby Its Best Start

Recently, we have had several infants as patients, and almost every patient was failing to thrive. We generally address this through the mother's diet. However, we are increasingly seeing mothers...

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The Hidden Battle and Unmasking Lyme Disease

For years, I was told it was all in my head. I was so sick and disabled, and no doctor could tell me what was wrong. And every year, I got sicker. I struggled with severe chronic neuropathy, chronic pain...

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Decoding The Breath’s Language

Written by Remington Steele, Expert Breath Coach & Intuitive Holistic Wellness Coach Remington Steele is the founder of Breathe With Rem and We Are The Village – Teen Moms, a Dallas-based nonprofit...

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The Evolving Nature of Allergies and Understanding the Science Behind Seasonal Allergies

The familiar experience of seasonal allergies, characterized by respiratory discomfort, ocular irritation, and general malaise, appears to be intensifying with each passing year.

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Is Red Light Therapy Tuning Into the Brain's Inner Light Language

We tend to picture the brain as an electric maze neurons firing, chemicals floating about, and synapses sparking. But what if that’s only part of the story? Emerging science suggests that our...

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3 Ways to Bond With Your Twins

Bonding is a process that takes time. For twin parents, this can be a bit challenging due to many factors, from birth, hospital stay...

Yoga

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Yoga or Pilates – Which One is Right for You?

Several years ago, I was diagnosed with scoliosis and experienced significant back pain. I was advised to try yoga to help ease the tension, and I did, for a while. But eventually, I stopped.

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Sangha is the Power of Community in Yoga and in Life

Let’s be real: life can feel a bit like a long-hold pigeon pose—stretchy, awkward, sometimes tear-inducing, but oh-so-transformative. And if there’s one thing that helps us stay with the sensation...

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Transforming Chronic Pain Through Gentle Yoga Therapy

Pain is one of the most personal and complex human experiences, and when it becomes chronic, it can feel like carrying an invisible burden every day. In my yoga therapy sessions...

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Backbends Are Not Just Aesthetic – Strength, Spine, and the Stories We Hold

The posture of our times: We live in a world that pulls us forward physically, emotionally, and energetically. We’re curled around our phones, slouched at our desks, protecting our organs and heart...

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Flexibility Is the Surprising Key to Building Resilience in a High-Pressure World

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, stress is inevitable. Whether it’s deadlines, meetings, or personal challenges, the mental toll can be overwhelming.

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What Yoga Can Teach You About Sustainable Success That Productivity Hacks Can’t

You’ve mastered the hacks, but still feel like you’re running on empty. If high-achieving has become exhausting, yoga might hold the missing piece. Beyond poses and breathwork, it offers a philosophy for working and living in a way that’s truly sustainable – one that doesn’t sacrifice your peace for your productivity.

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8 Ways Yoga Helps with Grief and Anxiety About Death

Do you wish there was a way to speed up the stages of grief or make the experience easier? Grief is a unique type of trauma that everyone...

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Why a Yoga Retreat Could Be the Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed

Everywhere we look these days, we see ads for yoga retreats, friends posting pictures from yoga retreats, and flyers in coffee shops...

Male Health

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Real Results for Men Who Think Therapy Doesn’t Work

Many high-performing men avoid therapy not because they fear vulnerability, but because traditional models don’t align with how they think or operate. This article explores a results-driven, masculine approach...

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Being Strong Doesn’t Mean Suffer in Silence and a Message to Black Men Who Carry Too Much

This article offers a sacred pause in a world that constantly demands more. It is a quiet exhale for the men who have spent years holding the weight of the world. A lifeline for those who have...

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The Digital Paradox and Finding True Connection in a Hyper-Connected World

We live in an era of unprecedented connectivity. Our pockets hold devices that grant us instant access to a global network of information and communication, yet, paradoxically, feelings of loneliness...

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The Strength in Vulnerability and Redefining Positive Masculinity

In a world increasingly aware of mental health, emotional intelligence, and the impact of gender roles, the conversation around masculinity has never been more vital - or more complex. I have worked with both men and women...

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The Great Weakening of Humanity and Seven Steps to Reverse It

You’ve been lied to. For the past hundred years, a silent war has been waged against your strength, your vitality, your soul. This isn’t just about bad habits; it’s about a system designed to keep...

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The Boy Who Stared at the Wall

Sometimes the deepest truths surface in the most ordinary places. A cracked tile. A father’s hand. A child’s question. The Boy Who Stared at the Wall begins in a bathroom but ends...

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Fertility Equation and How Nutrition, Stress, and Sleep Are Rewriting the Male Reproductive Story

When it comes to starting a family, many assume fertility is primarily a woman's issue. However, growing research tells a different story that puts men and their lifestyle choices squarely at the center.

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Bridging Science and Mental Health Through the Mind-Body-Soul Connection

What if the key to mental wellness lies not just in our brain chemistry or past experiences, but in the intricate dance between science...

Depression

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Singing for Healing and How Voice Lessons and Classical Music Aid Depression and Trauma Recovery

Embarking on a journey of healing and self-discovery, the melodic tones of music offer solace and restoration in the face of adversity. In a world where many struggle with mental...

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From Skeptic to Believer and How One Healing Session Changed Everything

What if one unexpected moment could shift everything you thought you knew about healing? Faye Lao shares her powerful transformation from skeptic to believer after a single energy healing session changed her life.

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A Seeker’s Journey Through Anxiety

Before anything else, let me preface this by saying that I am not a medical professional. However, I have been a lifelong spiritual...

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The Only Right Way to Grieve Is Your Own Way

Grief is not a linear journey. It does not follow a checklist, a timeline, or a structured path. It is messy, raw, unpredictable, and...

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Turning Pain Into Purpose as Agi Wolan's Journey Inspires Healing Around the World

Imagine a life of movement, of learning and growing, dealing with scoliosis at a young age, becoming a Pilates professional, and then...

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The Science Behind Why Sex Is Good for Your Body and Mind

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on depression, how it affects us, and how we try to manage it. And you know what? That train of thought led...

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Transforming Pain Into Purpose Empowers You to Move Beyond Struggling and Serve Others

Finding purpose in pain requires a shift in perspective. Life has a way of challenging us in ways we never expected through experiences...

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5 Common Depression Traps and How to Break Free

We all have days when getting out of bed feels slow, heavy, and resistance-filled. When the weight of the world presses down...

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