Taking Time For Yourself (How to do Guilt Free)
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Taking Time For Yourself (How to do Guilt Free)

Feeling burned out and stressed? You’re not alone. 20% of Americans (50 million people) are experiencing mental illness, and anxiety, depression, and stress are at an all-time high. We know it’s hard to put yourself first when so many other things are on your plate. But neglecting your needs can have severe mental and physical…

Red Light for Depression: Can it Really Help?
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Red Light for Depression: Can it Really Help?

It’s no secret that depression is a real bummer. It can make you feel tired, anxious, and hopeless. But what if I told you there was a way to fight back against depression? I have first-hand knowledge of how light exposure can impact one’s mood, having once lived in the Midwest, where seasonal depression is…

How Hedonic Hunger and Mental Health are Connected (Avoiding Crisis)

How Hedonic Hunger and Mental Health are Connected (Avoiding Crisis)

It’s no secret that junk food is everywhere and it’s hard to resist sometimes, especially when you’re feeling down.  It’s not your fault! The food industry knows how to exploit our hedonic hunger by adding sugar and unhealthy carbohydrates to their products, which makes them irresistible and dangerously addictive. A disastrous negative loop of hedonic…

How to Harness the Power of Your Subconscious Mind for Better Health
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How to Harness the Power of Your Subconscious Mind for Better Health

Do you know that voice in your head that tells you to eat that extra piece of cake or skip your workout? That’s your subconscious mind talking, and it can play a powerful role in our unhealthy behaviors. But don’t worry, we can use conscious decisions to create new patterns of good health decisions. Once…