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How the Body Responds: A Look at the Nervous System

How the Body Responds: A Look at the Nervous System

by Christina Canuto | Apr 22, 2025 | Mental Wellness, Physiology and Mental Health

If you’ve ever felt your shoulders tensing, jaw clenching, or heart racing during a stressful day, you’ve witnessed your nervous system in action. Our bodies are naturally wired to keep us safe, which is really awesome when you stop and think about it. When we are...
Understanding Stress: How Our Bodies Hold It—and How We Can Heal

Understanding Stress: How Our Bodies Hold It—and How We Can Heal

by Christina Canuto | Apr 22, 2025 | Mental Wellness, Physiology and Mental Health

April is National Stress Awareness Month 2025. Of course we all know that too much negative stress is bad news, but when exactly does stress become unhealthy? And what level of stress may actually be a good thing? This blog will focus on defining stress, offering some...
Practical Strategies for Better Sleep and Emotional Balance

Practical Strategies for Better Sleep and Emotional Balance

by Christina Canuto | Mar 25, 2025 | Physiology and Mental Health, Sleep

So by now you’re probably starting to get some good ideas on the best sleep hacks for stress relief. It’s now also probably apparent that it doesn’t necessarily matter how to fall asleep faster, as much as it matters how to create a sleep friendly environment....
The Sleep-Mental Health Cycle: Breaking the Insomnia Loop

The Sleep-Mental Health Cycle: Breaking the Insomnia Loop

by Christina Canuto | Mar 25, 2025 | Physiology and Mental Health, Sleep

Oftentimes when people are dealing with insomnia (assuming there are no underlying medical concerns) anxiety or depression may be at play. When racing thoughts, early waking, and difficulty falling asleep are all attacking at once, it may be worth it to assess if any...
Rest to Reconnect: How National Sleep Awareness Week 2025 Supports Self-Care and Mental Health

Rest to Reconnect: How National Sleep Awareness Week 2025 Supports Self-Care and Mental Health

by Christina Canuto | Mar 25, 2025 | Physiology and Mental Health, Sleep

Most of us have experienced a restless night—tossing and turning, waking up in the middle of the night, or struggling to fall asleep in the first place. The result? A groggy, irritable day ahead. It’s no secret that sleep, self-care, and mental health are deeply...
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