You may have heard the terms going green, planet friendly, sustainable living, ecofriendly living, environmental sustainability, and others. All of these terms include the idea that in order for us and our descendants to enjoy a healthy, high-quality life, we need to keep our natural environment clean and healthy. Employers…
Environmental Wellness, what is it?? Wellness and our environment go hand in hand. Often times, environmental wellness is identified as living a life that is respectful and harmonious with the environment, usually referring to Mother Nature. However, the type of environmental wellness that I am referring to is the…
Learning about the ancient wellness system of Ayurveda is a little like studying the universe: vast, beautiful, complicated—yet once understood, completely sensical. Stick with it and Ayurveda might just reveal knowledge about yourself that could surprise, enlighten, and help prevent future health problems. In fact, Ayurveda—developed over 3,000 years ago…
As an ancient system of healing, Ayurveda, the sister science to Yoga, examines ways in which to preserve our health, and every individual is seen as unique and there is no diet or lifestyle routine that works for everyone. Centered around the five elements, Ayurveda seeks to maintain a balanced…
Ayurveda. What is it? Is it hype or is there something of value to it? How can it help with my wellness? These are just some of the questions surrounding the ancient healthcare system that originated in India. In the United States, it’s considered a form of complementary and alternative medicine…
The Covid-19 situation is affecting all of our lives in different ways. For the Highly Sensitive Person, it may seem, on the surface, that this is a great opportunity to enjoy the comfort of staying at home, but it also presents some challenges as well. Dr. Elaine Aron, psychologist and…
For team leaders or managers in health facilities, it’s important to keep staff protected from chronic stress and poor mental health during this response, which will also help them to have a better capacity to fulfil their roles. It’s important to keep in mind that this is not going to…
With the shortage of PPE, and concern over the spread of Covid-19, the mental health of our healthcare workers and first responders, is being overlooked. Feeling pressure is likely to be the main experience and is quite normal. Stress and any other feelings associated with the current situation that we…
Children and teens react, not unlike their adult count-parts,to what they see from others around them. When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. This makes your children feel more secure, especially if you are better prepared. And,…
Our reality, the world we are so used to is currently in limbo. We don’t know what is going to happen from one day to the next. Our lives have been turned upside down and we are being asked to isolate from family, friends, co-workers, and for a lot of…
