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3 Self Care Tips to Help Manage Stress
By now we all know that stress is something that we do NOT want, and is something we should avoid whenever possible. Continuous stress can cause issues within the body like high blood pressure, sleep inconsistencies, heart disease + if left untreated can compromise a healthy immune system. This is important right now as we continue to take steps to build our bodies immune system to fight against infection and disease. It is really in our best interest to take the steps necessary to decrease stress when we can. Now while there isn’t a way to eliminate all stress because it is a part of life, there are things…
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3 Easy Stretches to Release Tension
With many locations still closed or operating full remote due to Covid, some of us have the luxury of being able to still work from home. Now while there are many positives to having the ability to work from home, there is no denying that there are some downsides to being in the same space for the majority of your day. Movement is an important aspect in promoting positive mental health. Through movement, you can energetically lift your spirits and increase circulation throughout the body. This can even be done in as little as 20 min. Whether you are working from home, working with short breaks or small spaces you…
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Breathing Deep
Big inhale in through the nose, filling up the lungs. Open mouth exhale slowly allowing the breath to leave the lungs. Do this twice more, taking your time to inhale deeply and exhale fully. Did you know breathing is part of our life force? That stress + anxiety can be reduced and managed through your breath? In times of stress or anxiety the way that we breath can be affected, causing us to breathe at a shorter and faster rate. This increase in the pace or rate of your breathing causes you to take in less oxygen which of course adds more to your stress and anxiety. Slowing your breathing…
