Natural Wellbeing Blog

June 21st is World Yoga Day and we are showing appreciation for one of our favorite pastimes! Yoga has a rich cultural tradition and is also an amazing mobility and fitness practice. For many, it’s a community hub where they can build relationships, both in the studio and online. If you’re just getting started with yoga, there are so many different styles of yoga and reasons to practice that it can be a bit daunting. Not to worry; we have some great suggestions for how you can find your flow!

It’s been well over a month of social distancing for many of us, and there are some days when it gets tough. Even those who are still leaving the house for work aren’t able to enjoy favorite activities like going to the movies, friendly brunches, and extended get-togethers. It can be difficult to maintain energy and positivity right now, but here are some easy ideas for keeping your vibes high!

Many individuals who menstruate experience PMS symptoms that can interrupt their daily activities and profoundly impact their life. If you experience detrimental symptoms like cramps, mood swings, and fatigue after ovulation or before menstruating every month, you may understandably be feeling frustrated. Luckily, there are some tangible steps you can take to improve your monthly cycle! 

The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic impact women and men differently, even in highly developed countries. However, in developing and war-torn nations where conditions for women may already be challenging, the effects are more severely divided along gender lines. Women who are already facing significant barriers are the most at risk during health emergencies. 

In an age where technology seems to be king, you may be shocked to hear that 77% of those with a creative hobby would rather give up their Netflix subscription than go without their creative activity.

As if going through significant bodily changes isn’t stressful enough for menopausal women, another very common side effect of menopause is brain fog. Cognitive impairment at an older age can be scary. You may be wondering, “Is it an early sign of dementia? How reliable am I going to be in my day-to-day life?”

Some friends are really hard to find gifts for during the holiday season. Some people might have eclectic tastes, while others seem to have everything they could want. But one versatile gift idea a lot of people don’t think about is giving the gift of health and beauty!

Small amounts of hair loss every day are normal—the average person loses around 100 hairs a day because of hair’s natural growth cycle. But if you notice that much more hair is falling out than usual, something much more serious is probably going on.

For people living in the northern hemisphere, the approach of fall and winter means saying goodbye to long, summer days and welcoming longer nights and shorter bursts of sunlight. The sunrise each morning will continue to get later and later, and the sunset earlier and earlier until mid-December, when we experience the shortest day of the year.