Prepared For Anything

As summer rapidly bounds towards its close, we turn our minds to the next phase of our year: the start of school, the beginning preparations for the parade of holidays as the earth changes seasons, slowly turning from the oppressive heat of this height of summer to the cold, brisk temperatures of winter. These changes…

Find Your Peace By Putting Stress On Silent

From the second your alarm clock jars you into consciousness, your brain processes the sights, sounds, thoughts, and stressors you experience throughout your day. Exposure to a constant barrage of email notifications and the endless to-do list running the monologue of the mind makes up just a smidgen of what the brain has to process….

Help Dad Combat Stress

Due to stigma, many men are hesitant to seek professional help for mental health concerns, and it can have tragic long-term effects. Here’s how we can fight back. Feeling mentally well Mental well-being isn’t simply feeling upbeat, says Rick Ezekiel, Director of Equitable Learning, Health and Wellness at Centennial College. “It also includes adaptive emotions…

Advantage Relaxation: Fight Stress and Improve Health

These days, stress is almost inescapable. Unfortunately, when we let stress get to us, our body pays the price. Increased cortisol levels make it harder to effectively metabolize calories and ultimately lower our immune system. In these studies, ashwagandha and astaxanthin provide some support for the body’s battle against stress. Ashwagandha improved sleep quality, anxiety…