By Krista (Guest Writer) - Having trouble falling asleep? You're hardly alone: 60 million American adults suffer from insomnia. But there's hope, and it doesn't come via a sleeping pill or prescription. It's called meditation, and if you think it includes chanting and sitting cross legged, think again. Meditation is actually a simple yet powerful … Continue reading How Meditation Impacts Sleep Quality
By Amanda (Guest Writer) - These days, our precious daylight hours are saturated with constant noise, movement, and distractions. We’re surrounded by flashy entertainment, noisy gadgets, work pressures, and family commitments all at the relentless pace of modern life. It seems there is little time to stop, breathe, and find a quiet moment to reflect … Continue reading The Best 6 Ways to Stay Focused When Meditating at Home
By Lisa (Guest Writer) - According to the Center for Disease and Control (CDC), one-third of Americans are not receiving the recommended seven-plus hours of sleep every night and over seventy different sleep disorders have been diagnosed by doctors. A lack of sleep can lead to serious health concerns like high blood pressure, diabetes, and … Continue reading Can Mindfulness Impact Sleep Quality?
By Sarah (Guest Writer) -Are you finding that when you suffer from a migraine, it is putting a roadblock in your path to a good night’s sleep? If this is the case, you’re not alone and it’s definitely not just a figment of your imagination. Actually, the American Migraine Foundation state that people who have … Continue reading How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep with a Migraine
By María - The festivities are here! Wait a moment. Is that a good or a bad thing? It probably depends on the person and the circumstances. Holidays are meant to be celebrated. They are supposed to bring people together. The season invites us to be joyful and merry. Getting together with beloved friends and … Continue reading Yoga Tips for Surviving the Holidays
By Brittany - How often do you find yourself stuck in a vicious cycle of your own thoughts? Or wrapped up in the frustration of your body failing you yet again? Or frustrated with all of the elements and events in your life that you so badly want to control, but are simply out of … Continue reading A Grounding Meditation
By Laura - You know the one nagging thought that always pops into your brain during those moments you feel most insecure or when your pain is at its worst? The one that does not go away and finds you at the lowest of your lows? The one that rules your day? Mine was: I … Continue reading Stuck & Stressed: How Rapid Transformation Therapy Helped Me
By Brittany - Yoga has been a pillar of my life for the better part of the last decade. My journey began with a strong, power flow practice in hot yoga studios, loving the cleansing feeling of sweat dripping from my body. I practiced yoga anywhere from a few days a month to daily, and … Continue reading Yoga for Migraine, Stress Relief, & Wellbeing
By Wanda - When you are tired, you rest. When you are in pain, you see a doctor who gives you the proper treatment for what ever hurts. When it’s bedtime, you sleep. When you are sick, you take medicine. When you have a migraine, you follow the treatment plan your doctor gave you and … Continue reading Turn, Turn, Turn: The Commingled Cycle of Chronic Illnesses
By Lisa-Marie - Step 1) Place arrow onto the bow, Step 2) Lift bow and arrow up to jaw level, Step 3) Slowly pull back the arrow and aim, Step 4) Carefully release the arrow, and... DARN IT! Target missed again! Even though you may have followed all the steps correctly, hitting the target seems … Continue reading Migraine Games: The “Hot & Cold” of Triggers
