I see a lot of clients who struggle with emotional eating. When they feel stressed or overwhelmed, they turn to their favorite foods and often feel guilty for not sticking to their diet. It can take a long time to understand that eating because you’re feeling emotional doesn’t warrant self-flagellation. In fact, it may even […]
You might have seen Instagram influencers scraping their bodies or faces with smooth stones or metal tools to help (as they claim) promote blood flow and range of motion, and even relieve minor pain or soreness. The traditional Chinese medicine practice, called gua sha, is touted as a form of lymphatic drainage massage. But before […]
If you’re only heading out for a day hike, you might be tempted to lighten your load and only bring the bare minimum. But a day hike emergency kit can keep you prepared in case you get lost, injured, or caught in bad weather. Here are a few lightweight and totally portable hiking essentials to […]
Brendon Burchard is one of the most watched, quoted, and followed motivational speakers in history. A three-time New York Times bestselling author, he has shared the stage with the Dalai Lama, Sir Richard Branson, Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins, and many of the leading influencers of this era. SUCCESS magazine and O, The Oprah Magazine named […]
You know you are destined for more. You can feel it in your bones. More energy, mental strength, happiness, and success should be yours. What’s stopping you? If you’re like most people, what’s stopping you is not having a self-improvement system you can stick with. Not anymore. Now that BODi is partnering with GrowthDay, it’s […]
Feel like you’re always doing something but never accomplishing anything? Between jobs, families, devices, and all the multitasking they demand, some of this is normal. But “normal” can easily become disabling — upending your productivity, sapping your attention span, and messing with your overall Health Esteem. Losing focus, however, doesn’t mean losing out. Read on for […]
We know that shopping for the best Father’s Day gifts can be challenging. So to make shopping for dear old dad easier this year, choose one of these 15 wellness-focused gift ideas that will make your dad smile. 1. Apple Watch Ultra Apple’s stylish, waterproof fitness tracker lets the dad in your life monitor heart […]
Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling already burned out, wondering how to get more energy for the day ahead? And even when we supposedly “gain” an hour every year with Daylight Savings, research shows most of us don’t take advantage of the opportunity to log any extra zzzz’s. Whether you’re wondering how […]
Ayurveda is often touted as an alternative to traditional medicine, but what exactly it is can be elusive for many people. Is Ayurveda an herb? A religion? A treatment like acupuncture? No, says Siva Mohan, M.D., M.P.H., a professor of yoga philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. “A common misconception is that Ayurveda is just a way […]
Life these days is… a lot. While there’s no way to add more hours to the day or magically erase your to-do list, more and more people are looking for ways to stay at the top of their game. That’s where nootropics, said to help support healthy brain function, mental clarity, and cognition,* come in. […]