Five reasons to add CBD into your wellness routine
With more holistic products readily available, CBD is creating a buzz in the wellness industry. CBD stands for “cannabidiol,” a chemical found in cannabis (marijuana and hemp), and the difference between marijuana and hemp is that while both contain CBD, hemp contains low amounts of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (the stuff that gets you high) Cannabidiol (CBD) […]
Pride Month can be tough for LGBTQ+ youth
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to recognize the efforts to achieve equality and celebrate inclusion for our LGBTQ+ neighbors and those who support their equal opportunities. The full acronym – LGBTQQIP2SAA – stands for “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, pansexual, two-spirit (2S), androgynous and asexual.” For the purpose of this article, […]
Our favorite new wellness spots in Nashville
Music City is blessed with many health and wellness practitioners, services, restaurants and salons. In the past few months, several new places have opened up and are ready to serve our community. Check out some of our new favorite places in Nashville: NOW Massage, Franklin The celebrated NOW massage brand opened its first Tennessee location […]
April is National Volunteer Month
Every April, nonprofits across the country shine a spotlight on volunteers by celebrating thousands of donated hours of hard work and dedication that supports missions from the arts to zoos and everything in between. This year will be no different! Hands On Nashville (HON) reports that in 2020, even with COVID-19, there were more than […]
Self-love through CBD, Wine, and Yoga
In the era of quarantine, self-care and self-love have never been more important. During the week of March 15th last year (the infamous week when Covid-19 was first declared a pandemic), there was a 78% increase in all anti-depressant, anti-anxiety and anti-insomnia prescriptions. Many of the societal rituals and activities we have taken for granted […]
Monitoring your kids’ mental health during the pandemic
Recent national news stories have reported a startling upward trend in mental health struggles, especially among school-age kids over the last 12 months. The challenges can result in drug use, verbal and physical abuse, or suicidal ideation. In a recent study conducted by JAMA Psychiatry, the authors compared mid-March through October 2020 to the same […]
The science behind soulmates
Do soulmates exist? Is there a formula behind creating the perfect relationship? This interview with relationship scientist Logan Ury originally appeared in the Newsette, a daily newsletter that aims to inspire and encourage women. What is relationship science? It’s the academic field that studies how love works. And that could be a number of things […]
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) comes to Nashville
Before There Were Meditation Apps, There Was Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – What It Is and Why It’s Endured for 40 Years Mindfulness is becoming a word we hear often and the practice of meditation is gaining popularity. You may have tried one of the meditation apps available, which can be a great way […]
What does ‘thankful’ mean to a child?
November seems to be the month of Gratitude, we tend to stop to count our blessings, and share what makes us thankful. To be thankful is to be pleased and relieved. It’s an emotion, a feeling. To be grateful is to show an appreciation of kindness, it’s an action. Both makes one feel good. During […]
Zero gravity floating for veterans – An alternative therapy
Float Horizen is committed to helping Veterans and active military through the healing power of Floatation Therapy and the life-changing benefits that float tanks can offer. Floatation Therapy operates at a nervous system and neurological level to help restore the function of the body and mind to optimal levels. Imagine how taking time for yourself […]
The smell and taste of Autumn using essential oils
Oh, how I love Autumn! The colors of the leaves, the crispness in the air, the wonderful taste and smells of baked goods, and much more. I also love to diffuse essential oils in my diffuser that brings the scents of Autumn to my home such as clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange. Some companies even […]
How to boost your pet’s immune system during COVID-19
Can your pet become infected with the COVID 19 virus? The most recent consensus is this: pets do not appear to be easily infected with this virus. Is it possible for your pet to spread the virus to others? Here is the official statement from the AVMA: Infectious disease experts including the CDC and OIE […]
