Sleep better tonight! 😴Whether you struggle regularly with insomnia or just want to enjoy deeper and more restful sleep, these tips can help: Get Sunlight First Thing in The Morning – waking up to gradual light, like a sunrise, stimulates the production of cortisol in the brain, which increases our energy. Experiencing sunlight in […]
Is stress starting to feel like your new norm? Chronic stress can disrupt sleep patterns and mess with immune, digestive, reproductive, and cardiovascular health. While the goal shouldn’t be to completely eradicate your stress, try these stress management tools to lessen the load stress is taking on your body (and your mind): ▪️ Exercise […]
When it comes to tea, a cup a day could help keep the doctor away – and increase your lifespan! As of January 2020 researchers say people who drink green or black tea varieties at least three times weekly show improved cardiovascular health. The benefits were most pronounced in men and green tea drinkers; […]
Yoga is an ancient practice that is meant to provide a union between mind and body. It incorporates breathing exercises, meditation, and poses designed to aid in relaxation and stress reduction. Many benefits, both mental and physical are said to occur with regular practice of yoga – though all aren’t evidence-based. Some evidence-based benefits […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects so many more people than you might think this time of year. You may experience fatigue, depression, hopelessness, and social withdrawal. Your mood might be altered, feelings of anxiety, apathy, discontent, loneliness are common. as well as loss of interest, mood swings, and sadness. You may have difficulty sleeping or […]
North Jersey Health & Wellness specializes in behavior modification weight loss programs. Often times, people have tried countless diets and weight loss programs to no avail, which can be frustrating. Working with a mental health specialist and a dietician might be the right answer for you. Here is a testimonial from one of our patients […]
When you’re feeling anxious or stressed, nothing makes you feel worse than coming home to a mess. You already have a mess going on inside of your head, and now that mess is external too. It makes you feel like you are out of control of everything, and your feelings are exacerbated. Take back some […]
Anxiety can be overwhelming. When you are feeling anxious, you can feel paralyzed or even do things subconsciously that make you feel worse. So how can you reduce your anxiety right now, at this moment? 1️⃣ This may seem obvious but take a DEEP breath. According to Psych Central, deep diaphragmatic breathing is a powerful […]
Fostering children’s emotional development has become the latest trend in childhood development, and for good reason, because there are so many benefits of teaching kids to identify and manage emotions. But what does emotional regulation really mean? Emotion regulation means assuming that a lot of your child’s behavior is driven by emotions. Tantrums, aggressive behavior, […]
Having difficult conversations with your significant other can be… well… difficult. But choosing to have these tough talks shows that you care enough about the other person and your relationship to have the conversation. Here are some tips and strategies to make these discussions a little easier: 🗣 Look at your expectations. 🗣 Accept that […]
