Category: Wellness
Deep Belly Breaths: Using Breathwork for Digestive Health and Calm
I was halfway through threading a row of yarn for Gertrude the Cozy Quilt when my stomach gave a familiar, rumbling protest of a tide pulling away. I paused, tucked the yarn aside, and placed my hand on my belly, inhaling like I was drawing in a salty sea breeze. That moment reminded me that
Building Resilient Muscle: the Rise of Stability-first Hypertrophy Training
As I sit here surrounded by my loom, half-finished weaving projects, and the gentle hum of my spinning wheel, I’m reminded of the _misconceptions_ that often shroud the world of fitness, particularly when it comes to Stability-Based Hypertrophy. Many believe it’s solely about brute strength and endurance, but I’ve found that it’s more akin to
You Aren’t Broken, You Are Dysregulated: a Guide to Nervous System Healing
I still remember the day I found myself overwhelmed by the complexities of Nervous System Regulation. As someone who’s always been drawn to the natural world, I was frustrated by the overcomplicated and expensive solutions being touted as the only ways to achieve balance. It seemed like everyone was trying to sell me a product
Panic Mode? 5 Self-soothing Techniques to Regulate Your Emotions Fast
As I sit here, surrounded by the soothing colors of my handmade creations, like Gertrude the Cozy Quilt, I’m reminded that Self Soothing Techniques are not just about finding calm, but about cultivating a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us. I’ve often found that the simplest moments, like foraging for wild herbs
12 Simple Steps to Improve Your Wellness Starting Today
As I sit here surrounded by the soothing colors and textures of my handmade crafts, I’m reminded of the simple steps to improve your wellness today that have become an integral part of my daily life. Growing up in a small coastal town in Maine, I was fortunate to be immersed in a community that
Unlock Better Sleep: Embrace the Benefits of a Digital Sunset
Ever caught yourself at 2 AM, eyes bloodshot, scrolling through another Reddit rabbit hole, while the soft glow of your phone screen mocks you? Yeah, I’ve been there. It’s like willingly diving into a black hole of worthless trivia and conspiracy theories, while knowing full well that the next morning, my brain will feel like