by simplafyi | Dec 16, 2018 | Articles
‘Tis the season to be jolly as “they” say. Wait, the season for what exactly? For most of us this season is defined by social engagements, wrapping up work commitments, school vacation, holiday traditions, decorating, cards, gifts, baking, extended family, trees,...
by Carol Swanson | Nov 15, 2018 | Articles
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” John Lennon and Allen Saunders As we embark on the season of celebration, for many of us it is bittersweet. Events of the previous months may impact our ability to be present to the gifts of the...
by Carol Swanson | Oct 16, 2018 | Nutrition
Who doesn’t like Autumn? This is the season that offers a bounty for the senses. A walk through the woods is a feast for the eyes, with foliage in bold shades of red, yellow, brown, and orange. The aromas of autumn are equally delicious, from the earthy smells of...
by simplafyi | Aug 18, 2018 | Articles, Mindfulness/Meditation
Do you take more than one vacation a year? If not, it’s time to plan. Europeans take their vacations seriously. France, Denmark, and Sweden’s employees receive a minimum of 25 paid days off each year, while in the United Kingdom workers get at least 28 days of paid...
by simplafyi | Jul 8, 2018 | Chiropractic
Have you or someone you know ever experienced the debilitating life interruption of a strained lower back? Well, you have lotsof company. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, about 80% of adults experience low back pain at some...
by simplafyi | Jun 3, 2018 | Articles, Chiropractic, Massage, Yoga
Did you know gardening might just be the ultimate activity to help boost your overall wellbeing? It counts as a moderate-level exercise; helps decrease cortisol (our stress hormone); provides a convenient and sustainable source of fresh produce; inspires creativity;...
by simplafyi | May 8, 2018 | Acupunture, Articles, Mindfulness/Meditation
May is a magical month! When the temperature finally tops 60, 70, even 80 degrees, Mother Nature bursts onto the scene in a vivid array of colors, textures, aromas, and sounds. Perhaps that’s one reason why the nonprofit organization Mental Health America picked May...
by simplafyi | Apr 17, 2018 | Articles
Stress, a word we hear a lot. How do you react when you hear the word stress? Perhaps a situation, a person, an incident, finances, work or something else comes to mind. Maybe you think you don’t have any stress. Sometimes when we feel a certain way for an...
by simplafyi | Mar 21, 2018 | Articles
You got it! Your kidneys. How often do you think about your kidneys? Since mine seem to be working as designed, I don’t think about them much other than their cool shape. Since it is National Kidney awareness month, here are some quick facts about kidneys: The...
by simplafyi | Feb 22, 2018 | Articles, Nutrition
Heart – when you hear the word heart, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s an image of a heart or Valentine’s Day or February or Compassion or Love or Heart Health or something else entirely. Heart has many meanings. Fifty-four years ago, February was designated American...
