Exercise is a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle, and its benefits extend beyond just physical health. Multiple studies have shown the positive impact of exercise on mental health, including reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, improving mood, and increasing self-esteem. In this article, we will delve into the connection between exercise and mental health,…
Top 10 Vacation Sleep Hacks If you’ve you ever thought, “What if I can’t sleep on my vacation?!!”, you’re not alone. This is one of the most frequent questions I’m asked at this time of year. And if you’re no stranger to insomnia, your worries might sound something like this: I always have insomnia when…
Bioavailability refers to the amount that one’s body can absorb and use a nutrient or drug. Before breaking down how our body absorbs specific compounds, let’s talk about broader backdrop subjects; macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and have a very high bioavailability; meaning that our body readily absorbs macronutrients. On the other hand, micronutrients, essential…
Navigating the overwhelming information about agriculture, nutrient density, and fruits and vegetables can get all too complicated. So, let’s break down some of the key subjects and learn how to approach this issue head-on. We’ll talk about what causes the loss of key nutrients and how you should modify your diet as a result of…
By SokyaHealth clinician When you fantasize about the perfect love, what are its qualities? Noninterference and a sense of freedom? Reliability and mutual trust? Loyalty and undivided attention? Validation and unconditional acceptance? Love is Love is….Love…? In her book All About Love, Bell Hooks asserts that we do not have a concrete, universal definition of Love.…
Did you know that hydration plays a huge role in mental health and one’s capacity for rational thought? Our brain and body do not function as well as possible even if we are only 2% dehydrated! The National Library of Medicine conducted a study on how hydration impacts one’s capabilities. Results show that the amount of…
You want to cut out gluten, dairy, or sugar? Relationship With Food. You want to lose 10, 20, or 100 pounds? Relationship With Food. You want to eat more vegetables? Relationship With Food. You want to stick to that diet everyone is talking about? Relationship With Food. No matter what change you want to…
Back in the early 2000s, my teenage years were…difficult. As a transracial adoptee, living in White Suburbia, my identity formation was particularly fragmented, my urges to numb outweighed my hopes for the future, and my sense of belonging was built on self-betrayal as I attempted to fit in. My inner teen is beside herself as…
Better Sleep for Shift Workers If you’re a shift worker – or know someone who is – you probably already know how bad it can be for sleep. Studies find that 10% to 38% of shift workers are struggling with insomnia. Some research even predicts as high as 74%, depending on the industry! And quality…
You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s okay to not be okay.” But what does this mean? It’s important and normal to experience negative emotions – being vulnerable and feeling all the feelings. Going through the waves of different emotions and overcoming feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, etc., helps us to recognize and regulate…