Feel free to spend more time spooning. It could actually make you healthier, according to science. Though affection has been known to release serotonin and dopamine, the majority of benefits you get from cuddling comes from oxytocin. Known as the “feel good” hormone, the release of oxytocin from your brain can affect your health for […]
Everything You Need to Know About Salt Therapy
A few years ago, Himalayan pink sea salt became a trendy grocery store staple. How funny that people were rushing out to their local market to trade their good ol’ Kosher salt for a bottle of this pink stuff. Beyond the pink hue, people caught on to the health benefits of sprinkling a bit of […]
The Best Self Care Apps of 2022
Most individuals walk around with an overload of micro stressors. Whether it’s worrying about finances, getting into a tiff with a friend, or dreading speaking to your boss – it’s likely that your cortisol levels are high.
9 Yoga Poses and Stretches for Hip Pain
In today’s world, tight hip muscles are just a part of life. Between walking, sitting throughout the day and working out, our hips get a lot of use, so it’s imperative to give them proper care. If neglected, tight hips can lead to back pain, muscular imbalances and can also cause injuries like pulled muscles […]
Everything You Need to Know About Sleeping and Falling Asleep
When it comes to sleeping, you’ve probably heard the common advice: aim to get 6 to 8 hours of sleep every night, and the hours of sleep before midnight are more valuable to the body than those acquired between midnight and rising. Getting adequate sleep—both in quality and quantity—is essential to feeling well, being mentally […]
Self Care Ideas for Women
After a year that forced us to spend more time indoors, in our home, than we ever had before, the world turned away from typical comforts like going out for a movie and had to invent new rituals for self care. We were all isolated separately, our routines were shaken up and taking care of […]