Author: Carla

Many of us get caught in the same cycle of joyfully anticipating the holiday season, only to have it come and go quickly, leaving us feeling underwhelmed. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to step out of the cycle and enjoy your holidays. For many, the holiday season is a time…

Although I am not a fan of claiming labels as an identity, I have noticed the more I use the term “anxiety,” the more people seem to relate to me. But I have had to separate the concept of being anxious versus feeling anxious. I used to say, “I have anxiety,” making it a part of who I am. Since…

Self-loathing and addiction–for as long as I can remember, my self-loathing has been an ongoing spiral in my addiction journey. The spiraling cycle starts with hating myself for being addicted in the first place, then giving in to my addiction, then hating that I gave in, and so on. My self-loathing took the form of…

While drinking has been a part of the majority of my life, so have anxiety and depression. I went from sneaking alcohol on the weekends to week-long binge drinking benders. It was a cycle that progressively got worse, and the more I drank, the worse I felt. I would have pity parties and drown in my sorrows and regrets without realizing how…

Feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed can take a toll on your mental health. There are several ways to manage negative emotions, such as therapy or meditation, but you can also use food and nutrition to boost your mood.  Discover 13 stress-relieving foods to incorporate into your diet that will help you reduce stress, boost your…

If you are not engaging in sex as frequently as you like, you’re not alone. Sexual dissatisfaction and inactivity are increasing – recent research shows that 1 in 3 men in the U.S. aged 18 to 24 did not engage in sex in the past year. But while feelings of sexual frustration are common, many people do…

Staying young and active is something that most people aspire to, and one of the key ways to achieve this is by having a healthy diet. A healthy diet can help you to maintain your energy levels, keep your weight in check, and support the overall functioning of your body. In this blog post, we…

High blood sugar levels, also known as hyperglycemia, can lead to a range of health problems including diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. If you have been diagnosed with high blood sugar or are at risk for developing it, you may be wondering how to lower your blood sugar levels naturally. Here are some tips to…

Vision is an essential part of our daily lives, and it’s important to take care of it. While glasses and contacts can help with visual acuity, there are also natural ways to improve and rejuvenate your vision. Here are some tips on how to do so: By following these tips, you can help to rejuvenate…

Maintaining a healthy brain is important at any age, but as we get older, it becomes increasingly important to take steps to protect and preserve our cognitive function. There are many factors that can impact brain health, including genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. However, there are also many things we can do to keep our…