All posts tagged mood
Learn to Love Silence
In a world of sensory overload, constant connectivity, and endless responsibility, an individual may blast through up to 70,000 thoughts per day. This means we skip back-and-fourth between reflecting on the past, to fretting about the future about every second or so. This makes it easy to understand why our minds can become a muddled mess plagued by tension, stress, and anxiety.
With our minds sometimes unable to fully complete a thought before being bombarded with...
The BHW Recipe Collection: Grilled Salmon Topped Spinach and Berry Salad
Does a hectic work week and demanding personal life have you seeking the bottom of a pint of Ben & Jerry’s? There’s a big difference between experiencing stress relief via the emotional anesthesia that results from a “food coma” and allowing a food’s natural properties to boost your mood. Skip...
Your Best Defense Isn’t Always Found in the Medicine Cabinet.
Working to seek and destroy any lurking viruses or bacteria, the immune system serves as our body’s personal army, battling disease on the front lines. Just like any warrior, the stronger the immune system, the better chance it has of defeating its enemy. Here’s how you can ensure that your...
Why Finishing Last is Better than Not Finishing At All
It is no secret that regular exercise plays a key role in building and maintaining our overall health. However, despite the quite literal life changing benefits, getting motivated to workout can be one of the biggest obstacles in the way of accomplishing our health and fitness goals. Next time you...
Skip the Gym, Go Hiking!
Ah, summertime in the Pacific Northwest. With our lush greenery, striking mountains and abundant waterways, it can be hard to justify a summer spent working out in the gym. For the few months we have of truly wonderful weather, why not skip the gym and find exercise and fun in...
Un-Healthy (and Healthy) Ways to De-Stress
Stress is a fact of life. In fact, we need to maintain a certain level of stress to stay motivated. That doesn’t change the fact that high levels of stress can have a dramatic negative impact on our day-to-day lives. Once we cross the threshold beyond our daily stressors, we...
Ways to Clear your Mind of Clutter
The Stress-Relieving Power of Music
Whether our preferences lie in rhythmic jazz, classic rock, or Justin Beiber, we can all relate to an interest in music. Although we listen to music for our own enjoyment, the effects of music transcend far beyond toe taps and whistling. In fact, music can help people relax, sleep better...
Top 5 Relaxing Washington Weekend Getaways
We all have different ways of dealing with stress, some more healthy than others. Usually, we can lower our stress levels with a little pampering such as a nice massage, an evening yoga class, or let’s face it – a double chocolate brownie with extra fudge. If you’re like...
Get Prepared for Winter with Vitamin D
Elise L. Howe: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the tortilla into 16 triangles, ... put all...
Evie Barber: Hi Susan,
Glad to hear you want to give it a try! You probably won'...
Susan L.: I've never had an aromatherapy massage. Not entirely convinced it's as...
Jake Fitzsimmons: My brother was diagnosed with RA a couple years ago. He's been taking ...