Importance of Community

Feeling connected in society can have the most positive effects on mental health. It gives a person a sense of belonging, the feeling of having a purpose, and the support for when times are hard. Belonging Being able to identify yourself within a group gets rid of that lonely feeling. When you can be your true self and feel accepted by them, it will cause … Continue reading Importance of Community

Breastfeeding Awareness Month

August represents Breastfeed Awareness Month, a campaign funded to help empower women to commit to breastfeeding and celebrate the nurturers who do.  Breast milk is made for babies and is especially important for babies that are born with special medical and developmental needs. Loaded with nutrition, breastmilk is made of over 200 components of healthy fats, proteins, carbohydrates, antibodies, vitamins, and more.  Whether by pumping, … Continue reading Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Connection in Progress

Mindfulness is focusing on the awareness of present moments while acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and body. It is meant to be a type of therapeutic technique like meditation. The key is to start doing tasks more mindfully. Think of why you are feeling this way or doing something a certain way. You can do this with just about anything. People tend to do … Continue reading Connection in Progress

National Wellness Month

August is National Wellness Month, and while every day should be a day of wellness, this is a great time to focus on setting healthy routines, practicing self-care, and managing stress.  This month is great for promoting these habits, and for some people who may already have these routines and practices established, this month can help them to refocus on their lifestyle. There’s always something … Continue reading National Wellness Month

Vegan Dieting 101

If you want to change from a carnivore diet to a vegan diet, but you have no idea where to start, I’ve provided some helpful tips to get you started.  First, it is important to understand what being vegan means. Vegans are people who do not eat any food delivered from animals or use other animal products. Usually this includes products tested on animals. Switching … Continue reading Vegan Dieting 101