In our fast-paced lives, stressors abound, affecting both mind and body. This guide is dedicated to helping individuals, especially parents, identify and manage these stressors effectively. Join us as we explore practical insights for a more balanced and resilient life.
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Everyone wants to have a relaxing evening. It doesn’t just feel good but offers more than a few mental health benefits. Despite that, it can often be challenging to attain.
Various obstacles can get in the way, including daily life. You may have to work late, there may be social obligations, and you may have a family to look after.
That doesn’t mean you have to settle for doing without a lovely evening, though. You can do more than a few things to relax for the night. While you’ll have to make a little time for them, it shouldn’t be impossible.
So, let’s dive into these practical tips that can help you have a relaxing evening - regardless of how hectic your day.
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Are you stressed?
Do you know how stress affects your body and brain?
I’ve addressed the idea of stress on this blog many times, but I feel it’s so important I’d like to consider it yet again.
So be sure to read this week’s blog as we dive into the topic of stress: what stress is, what happens in our bodies when we experience stress, how stress affects the brain, and most importantly, what we can do about it.
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If you have been following me and receiving my newsletter for a while, I’d like to say thanks! I’m glad to have you here If you are new to HappiHuman, welcome! I have been a nutritionist and blogger for over four years now. As a result, it was time to give my website a new, fresher look. What better time to roll out a new look than the start of a new year?
So, in this week’s feature blog, I thought it was only fitting to go back and tell you more about me and my story… who I am, where I came from, and what brought me to where I am today. Why? Because my health journey has resonated with many, and it may resonate with you, too.
So kick back, relax, and enjoy my story!
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Have you ever wondered when stress becomes anxiety?
Do you have a child or teen who struggles with a mental health issue? Do you struggle yourself?
If so, you don’t want to miss this week’s blog!
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Roseann, a trailblazer in children’s mental health to discuss her new book, what the difference between stress and anxiety is, and what you can do to help your child and your whole family.
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Are you struggling with brain fog and don’t know how to find relief?
Brain fog is a common condition in adults and can be the result of many factors.
Whether it’s stress, a lack of sleep, insufficient physical activity, poor nutrition, or an under-stimulated brain, brain fog can negatively affect the quality of your life.
Luckily, there are many things you can do to eliminate or relieve brain fog that don’t include medications or medical treatments.
Be sure to read this week’s article to learn 8 simple ways to eliminate brain fog so you can age gracefully and happily.
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Are you an adult who still deals with the embarrassing effects of acne?
Have you ever wondered what was triggering your unsightly breakouts?
Have you ever noticed acne tends to appear when your stress levels run high?
If so, you may not be imagining things. In fact, you may not even be surprised to hear that our skin’s health is a reflection of what’s happening under the surface; in terms of gut health, stress levels, and hormones.
Eczema can be a manifestation of food intolerances.
Rashes can indicate an over-reactive immune system.
And acne can mean your hormones are out of whack.
What can cause our hormone levels to change? Many things - including stress. This week, we’ll dive into how stress and hormone levels can affect our skin, specifically in terms of acne.
Then we’ll give you some tips about what you can do about it.
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Last week we discussed panic attacks - what they are and how various breathing techniques can help.
If you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, you know how frightening they can be and how beneficial it can be to breathe through it.
But did you know that there are also other things you can do to help? In fact, with the right know-how, you may even be able to stop a panic attack in its tracks!
So be sure to read this week’s blog to discover some actionable strategies you can take if you ever find yourself in the throes of one.
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Have you ever experienced a panic attack?
If so, you are not alone. One in three Canadians will experience a panic attack at some point in their lives.
If you’ve experienced one, you know just how frightening they can be.
But did you know that there are certain things you can do just before or during a panic attack that may help? In fact, with the right know-now, you may even be able to stop one in its tracks!
Why is this important for you to know?
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Do any of these sound familiar?
You constantly crave sugary foods
You have a hard time sleeping through the night
You have difficulty staying focused or concentrating
You get super irritable if you miss a meal
You feel better after eating
You cannot lose weight, no matter how hard you try
You get tired for no reason and often feel sluggish
You have an insatiable thirst and have to use the bathroom a lot
If this sounds like you, you definitely need to read this week’s blog post!
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Sometimes, stress gets the best of us.
Sometimes, stress levels are so high that we get trapped in circular thinking and can’t escape. We cannot turn off recursive thoughts.
So what do we do?
Most of us reach for McDonalds, lasagna, French fries, cookies, ice cream, or some other fatty, salty, sugary foods that we find comforting.
If this sounds like you, you’re not alone!
But have you ever stopped to think about how these foods may actually be making matters worse? Would you like some ideas of foods you’d be better off eating in times of stress?
Read this week’s blog to discover how stress messes with our health and what to eat in times of stress.
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Have you heard of EFT or tapping? Either way, you’re in for a treat! I’m super excited to share the recent interview I had with Brad Yates - a leading expert in EFT. Keep reading to discover the details and to learn about EFT as well as how it may help you.
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Last week I discussed cortisol - what it is and natural ways to lower it. Cortisol helps us deal with a multitude of stressors and stressful situations. It is important for survival, but too much can cause problems.
What happens if your cortisol levels are always high?
If you live a very stressful life or happen to be a caregiver to a loved one, you need to set boundaries and start taking care of you!
Read on for ideas to help you better manage stress, especially if you happen to be a caregiver.
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