Cortisol is the main stress hormone. It is a natural built-in alarm system, playing a crucial role in driving and, in many cases, perpetuating the stress response. Cortisol is released by the adrenal glands in response to a particular event or thought the brain as identified as a stressor, which activates the stress response, also […]
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It\’s no secret that 2020 has been quite an eventful year for most of us. While some of us are wishing that we had a redo of the past year, the rest of us are already looking for ways to make 2021 a year full of health and well-being. To help you get inspired, shared
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Holding onto pain and resentment doesn\’t fix anything. We cannot change the past, no matter how hard we try. There comes a time where we must learn to start letting go of that which no longer servers our greater good. If you find it difficult to let go of bad relationships, grudges, or the past
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I’ve been a parent for a long time and a grandparent for a much shorter time. But whether I’m talking with my 30-something sons or my 3½-year-old granddaughter, it’s pretty clear that everyone is dealing with unusually high levels of stress and anxiety right now. As adults, we’ve hopefully had years to hone our own
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My daughter, Daisy, was three and showed interest in making her lunch for school. We decided to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich together. Placing a chair next to the counter, I put her on it and put a new jar of peanut butter and the jelly on the counter. Then I realized we
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What Is Gratitude? It generally stands for the quality or feeling of being grateful, thankful, or appreciative. Gratitude is a way to reduce stress, worry, and anxiety. There is actual science behind the concept and practice of gratitude, which I\’ll share below. It\’s not just “woo-woo.” Gratitude is beneficial for you and shared below, I
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If there was ever a zodiac sign whose true colors shine through, it’s Scorpio because it’s just so intense and charismatic. It’s actually a little ironic that Scorpios are so identifiable since they can also be really private and secretive… I think that only adds to their allure. You’ve heard the phrase, “still waters run
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Welcome to this installment of The Wellness Universe’s ‘A Conversation With …’ interview series! We will feature interviews from some of our amazing WU World Changers so you can learn about who they are as a person, their profession, mission, and their why!’ Welcome to A Conversation with Lisa Charles – The Founder of Embrace
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The latest studies are showing an exponential increase in cases of cognitive disorders and all types of dementia, including vascular dementia (as a result of impaired blood flow to the brain) and Alzheimer’s disease. There were 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK. It is forecasted to increase to over one million by 2021
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Just what does 11:11, 11/11, or 1111 mean? Do you see this or other receptive numbers often? If so, stay tuned, and we’ll explore the meaning. Today is November 11 or 11/11. It is also Veteran’s Day or Armistice Day. World War II was officially ended in the 11th hour of the 11th day of
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