by Jessamine Sothard | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
Relationships aren’t easy and never will be. Conflict is bound to arise. But believe it or not, occasional conflict and tension in relationships can be good at times! A healthy amount of conflict can help us learn about ourselves and others, uncover unmet needs,...
by Jessamine Sothard | Aug 19, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
Have you ever attempted to workout in the morning, do some self-care at night, or an activity midday, but life’s demands take it away? We’ve all been caught in this dilemma. In our minds, there is simply not enough time to do everything, let alone, do the things...
by Jessamine Sothard | Jul 22, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
Small, consistent actions build up over time to yield huge results. This is true with all of the modifiable lifestyle factors. Every single good decision you make in regards to sleep, diet, exercise, relationships, and mindset is a deposit in your optimal health...
by Jessamine Sothard | Jul 19, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
Sleep has gotten a bad rap, and it is often equated with laziness. “My lazy kid slept till noon.” Or “I slept the day away and didn’t accomplish anything.” Contrast that with the badge of honor we apply to people who don’t get a lot of sleep. “I only got three...
by Jessamine Sothard | Jun 28, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
We are well aware that the chronic disease epidemic is on the rise. But did you know that a majority of modern-day illnesses (over 85 percent of them) are driven by our behavior and environment and not our genes? This suggests that we have HUGE potential in preventing...
by Jessamine Sothard | Jun 10, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
We depend on protein, fats, and carbohydrates to meet our daily nutritional needs. We need a certain amount of essential amino acids per day from protein as well as essential fatty acids from fats to carry out certain functions. But what about carbohydrates? Aren’t...