Alternative Treatments for Chronic Pain
When my father was in his early twenties, he was bucked off a horse and landed directly on his left shoulder and neck. Since he didn’t go to a hospital or seek medical care in the proceeding months, he has developed chronic pain in his neck and shoulder; chronic pain that has literally lasted a l...
The Healthiest of The Healthy: Super-Veggies
Call me crazy, but I’ve never had an issue with eating vegetables. Even at a young age, I was accustomed to eating all kinds of veggies, and they never phased me. In fact, I consider myself extremely open to eating most foods, there’s not much that I don’t like the taste of.Now, after working ext...
The Health Benefits of House Plants
As a huge advocate for houseplants, my living rooms and kitchen are filled with them. My living room is a jungle, and I love it! Surrounding a living space with plants offers many benefits, which segue to mental and physical health.An Aid For Seasonal DepressionWhen blankets of snow cover the lan...
Virtual Vacations: When the Destination Matters More than the Journey
In an age where everything is available online—education, personal finance, shopping, even doctor visits—is it possible to take a literal mental health day without actually having to physically leave your home?“Wherever you go, there you are.”The origins of this truism are a little difficult to t...
How Caffeine Addiction Affects Wellness
Coffee culture surrounds us and dominates the rituals of people around the world, one pumpkin spice latté at a time. Whether it’s from your coffee pot at home, your favorite corner coffee shop, or straight from a French press at work, caffeine is used by many trying to remain productive throughou...