Giving that perfect gift can be tough. With so many choices, figuring out where to start can seem daunting. To make things a little easier, we took all of our favorites and created the perfect holiday gift guide!
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You have likely heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, especially if you live in areas with decreased daylight hours during the fall and winter months. Even if you have heard about it, it can be confusing to know what’s true and what is simply an “I heard that it was …..” Here are some common SAD myths..
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It seems like such a simple thing - a smile. We smile when we are expressing happiness, excitement, contentment. We do it when we meet new people, spend time with friends, colleagues, and family. We even smile when we don’t necessarily want to smile, when we aren’t feeling like smiling. For such a common gesture, it's pretty important! Here are 5 fun facts about your smile...
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Summer is when I thrive the most. Longer days and warmer weather means more time outside, more events happening in the city, and more time with friends. Summer is when I am happiest! So, it’s no surprise that when the seasons shift and the days get shorter and the skies get cloudy, my mood shifts too. It feels like I miss out on some of my favorite things! I booked an appointment with my doctor and found out that I was suffering from the Winter Blues...
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Anyone who pays attention to health news knows that exercise is everything - it keeps you lean, improves circulation, regulates your hormones, influences sleep. Over the years, our understanding of exactly how exercise is beneficial has evolved. New studies show the importance of light exposure (and what type of light) during exercise. Here are 5 ways that light can optimize or inhibit your workouts...
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The shifting weather patterns to a later and later spring and summer are sure to throw us off - especially when faced with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Try getting sun early in the morning when travelling, walking barefoot and visualization to reduce the affects.
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6 tips on overcoming seasonal affective disorder: take a hot bath with epsom salts, listen to uplifting radio in the morning, use light therapy, eat fermented foods, avoid energy boosting foods from another climate, and exercise!
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5 simple and quick tips for cultivating happiness throughout the work day: pack a nutritious lunch, take short walks throughout the day, use light to enhance mood, focus on the little pleasures, and team up with coworkers!
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We have partnered with our friends at the Dollar Flight Club to help you make the most of your summer or winter vacation! Whether it is choosing a sunny location or prioritizing self-care, these tips can help you plan a get-away to help you disconnect and get a boost in mood!
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When you’re planning what your healthiest day looks like, what do you see? Perhaps you visualize a pair of running shoes sitting next to the door, ready for your morning jog. A grocery list filled with wholesome, nourishing foods. An appointment with your acupuncturist or massage therapist. But when you picture that ideal, healthy day, do you also see yourself soaking up the rays of the sun? Or sitting next to a light therapy lamp?
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What exactly are those brain chemicals that can turn a good mood into a bad one at a moment’s notice? It’s actually one specific brain chemical, serotonin, and a deficiency can do a lot more than affect your perspective. It can also impact our eating habits, cause mood swings and Seasonal Affective Disorder, and, when tied to melatonin, it can disturb our sleep patterns.
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Naturally, many of us begin to long for a vacation, preferably somewhere tropical and warm. Sometimes, we can work out our budgets and schedules to take such a trip. But if your dream vacation just isn’t in the cards, don’t lose hope. There are plenty of things you can do at home to instantly transport yourself to those amazing places that top your list.
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