In our last blog we discussed how deep breathing impacts the body and the physiological responses that make breathing the first action to take in reducing our anxiety.  This blog will teach you 5 simple practices that you can use to begin your breathing practice.  This post is a simple introduction.  Try one or all … Read More

We are sitting at home or in our car feeling stressed. Why? Why does this arise in us? Where does it come from, and most importantly how can we make it stop? Predictably, these unanswered questions can intensify our anxiety. Sometimes it feels impossible to identify where these feelings are coming from, which in turn … Read More

We have all heard the expression “you are what you eat”.  Research has found this adage to be unequivocally true. When it comes to mental health, researchers have found that what we eat not only affects our physical body but also has a significant impact on our mental state.  When investigating foods that negatively affect … Read More

Can our anxiety be impacted by the quantity and quality of sleep?  Can our sleep be impacted by anxiety?  Not surprisingly, the answer to both questions is a resounding YES!  According to research sleep deprivation can intensify one’s anxiety and anxiety can exacerbate our ability to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night, Insufficient … Read More

What is Anxiety? On the continuum of emotions, anxiety falls somewhere between worry and terror.  Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life and in fact, people of all ages and backgrounds have often experienced anxiety. However, when these feelings become difficult to regulate, blossom into panic, or cause us to lose control, it can … Read More