How Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Can Change Everything

The holidays are a time when we often hear the words gratitude and thankfulness. What is gratitude really? By definition, it is the quality of being thankful and a tendency to show appreciation for what one has. Seems so simple when stated as a definition but it is not so easy in application. We live in a stressful world and it can be easy for our brains to latch on to the negative but research has shown that developing a habit of gratitude will make you happier and less stressed. Not only that, it can help children do better in school, create more positive action in a person’s daily life (such as exercising more) and help you thwart your biological adaptations that aren’t so helpful any longer.

How massage helps with stress.

One of the main benefits of massage is reducing stress and relieving symptom of depression. The traditional form of massage for lessening stress is Swedish massage however there are other modalities that bring a deep sense of tranquility. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can trigger a multitude of issues within the body including but not limited to compromised sleep, disrupted digestion, weight gain, early aging, suppressed immunity and poor blood sugar regulation. Massage is a core part of therapy at the Mayo Clinic where they recognize through clinical studies that positive effect of massage on the body and mind.

Massage Therapy, Health, Self-CareDrea TremolsNovember 30, 2020massage modality, massage therapy, massage, destress, relax, relaxation, pain relief, hoidayComment

Wellness Profile: Chaga

Chaga is a fascinating fungus that has the potential to assist the human body on so many levels. When I was first diagnosed with Lyme’s disease, chaga tinctures and tea helped me weather the battle my body was raging. It was so lovely to have a medicine that tasted good too! It has a dark tint to it like coffee and because it shares similar compounds to vanilla beans, it has an underlying natural sweetness that is incredibly delicious. I used to cook mine on low in a crockpot over night and instead of coffee, I’d have chaga with nut milk and honey. It was so comforting and nourishing that I became a little bit obsessed with it and so began my chaga research journey.