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Category: Wellness

Nature’s Role in Grief: Healing through the Natural World

Posted on January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 by Laura Caldwell

Grief and loss are profound experiences that touch everyone at some point in their lives. Whether it’s the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or other forms of loss, the pain can feel overwhelming. While everyone copes with grief differently, one powerful ally in the healing process often comes from an…

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Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Finding Light in the Darkness.

Posted on January 2, 2025April 22, 2025 by Laura Caldwell

As winter approaches, many experience a decline in mood and energy, which can escalate to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Symptoms include low energy, irritability, and sleep changes. Effective coping methods include light therapy, outdoor activities, regular exercise, maintaining social connections, and professional help, all aimed at improving mental well-being during challenging months.

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Forest Bathing: Good For Mind, Body & Spirit

Posted on December 27, 2024April 22, 2025 by Laura Caldwell

The Health Benefits of Forest Bathing Let’s face it – the world is stressed out! Whether it’s politics, war, financial crises, job-related stress, or relationship woes, today’s fast-paced world of constant demands is draining us.  The natural world offers a powerful remedy, and best of all, it’s free! With its towering trees, lush foliage, and…

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Hiking Her Way to Health: One Woman’s 260-Pound Weight-Loss Adventure.

Posted on September 16, 2022December 3, 2023 by Laura Caldwell

This is April’s story. In a world full of stories that just hurt your heart, it’s refreshing to come across one that lifts your spirit and resonates hope and encouragement. Such is April’s story – a story of faith, family and persistence; mixed in with a healthy dose of the great outdoors. April’s weight-loss journey…

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It’s Time to Sniff Dirt.

Posted on June 13, 2022December 4, 2023 by Laura Caldwell

The smell of the trees, or the marsh at low tide, reminds me that I am part of something much bigger – a natural world that has survived kazillions of years with the ability to constantly heal itself. I find that fascinating. Sometimes I will pick up a handful of dirt from my garden and just breathe in its scent. All that earthy stuff brings me comfort. It tells me things are going to be okay.

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