Your autonomic nervous system, which controls unconscious responses like anger, has two key parts: Parasympathetic, associated with rest and digest Sympathetic, associated with fight or flight When you get mad, the sympathetic side blasts off, rapidl... 

The American Migraine Foundation attributes stress as the #1 cause of migraines, which can be caused by shallow breathing from your chest. Take two minutes to sit up straight, breathe deeply from your diaphragm and raise your body’s relaxation respon... 

By consciously controlling your breathing patterns, you're able to balance the autonomic nervous system, improve cardiovascular functioning and reduce stress + anxiety. Join Breathwrk's head of education Davi Brown for an 8-minute Mood Lifter class, ... 

Trouble shutting your mind off before bed can result from an overactive sympathetic nervous system, which controls your fight-or-flight instincts. Extended exhales raise your body’s relaxation center, the parasympathetic nervous system, to soothe ove... 

When you get hurt, the brain’s first instinct is to prepare for more trouble. Your heart speeds up and muscles tense in preparation to get out of harm’s way. This physiological response is unnecessary when dealing with everyday aches and pains. Scien... 

Hear from AthletaWell Guide, Jamilia on how to create a nighttime routine that’s easy to follow and addresses many wellness needs even during the busiest of seasons. 7-Day Challenge: Incorporate 3 things into your bedtime routine and do that every da... 

Many of us are prone toward thoughts that we’re not doing things “right” or “good enough.” If we foster awareness of thoughts and feelings about our “not-enough-ness”, then we are no longer at their mercy. This guided meditation will help us to notic... 

Bodies change and that’s ok! Here’s how to accept those changes with grace and self-kindness. Show some love and tell your body what you're thankful for in the comments! Also tag @Alexis_C below and let me know what thoughts or feelings came up durin... 

It's time to reconnect with yourself. If your sleep has been wacky lately, you might be what's happening. You're tossing and turning at night, unable to get comfortable or fall asleep — you're not alone. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease ... 

You’ve got this back-to-school business. Five minutes is all you and your daughter need to tap into your power and leave stress and anxiety behind. Find a quiet, comfortable spot for you to come together and recite these empowering affirmations. Star... 

Take a moment with Margeaux to honor and pour into yourself with this 5-minute seated meditation. Let’s welcome in the sunshine and all the possibilities summer has to offer while returning to center. Let us know how you plan to honor yourself this s... 

Your environment plays a significant role in the quality of your sleep. Surrounding yourself with a relaxing atmosphere will allow you to drift off to dreamland in no time. Check out Dr. Cacho’s top tips on how to create your ideal sleep space: 1. Le... 

Walking is a phenomenal form of exercise you can do almost daily and at any skill level. But there is definitely a right way to do it. In this video, Dr. Leada shares some tips on how to reduce injury risk and select the right footwear and orthotics ... 

Have you been low on energy and need pick me up? Try using visualization (or mental imagery) to take yourself back to one of your favorite days. All you need is 10 minutes and a quiet place to get the energy boost you need a find a little bit of peac... 

Meditation doesn’t have to be done while sitting still. AthletaWell Guide Margeaux House brings us a guided meditation to help you take your daily steps with more awareness. This practice is designed to help you stay grounded in the present as you mo... 

Today is the first day of Spring and a change of season, especially Spring, is the perfect time to clear out your house of extra clutter and stagnant energy that may have accumulated during the winter season making way for new fresh vibrations. You c... 

Sleep is so vital to having a health brain. Watch this video where I interview Dr. Smita Patel an integrative neurologist and sleep expert about: The impact sleep has on dementia Why you should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep at night Healthy tips on k... 

Do you wake up in the middle of the night? Want to learn how to get back to sleep? Sleep Guide Dr. Val Cacho, an integrative sleep doctor, discusses why you may be waking up in the middle of the night and ways to get back to sleep. Waking up in the m... 

Have you been feeling out of balance rushing through everyday life putting small concerns on the back burner? If you pay attention attention to life’s gradual changes you can find ways to keep your mind well and your life from feeling like it is spin... 

Did you know that adults with higher levels of stress sleep an HOUR less than those who have lower stress? What is stress? What does it feel like in your body? For me, stress triggers tension in my jaw or stiffness in my shoulders. Sometimes it can f... 

⁣ Neck tension can come on from a variety of reasons. Some I see more often include: From sitting too long & staring at the screen (solution: moving more!).⁣ As a result of an irritated nerve root in the neck that refers down the shoulder blade (that... 

  We all want to sleep better, but sometimes don't know where to start. Not every night will be the same, but you can arm yourself with these 5 sleep tips to help you sleep better. Then tell me in the comments below, which sleep tip resonates with yo... 

Cultivating awareness is the first step to creating better sleep habits. We created a simple daily sleep journal to help you understand how your emotions, caffeine intake, exercise, and time outdoors can affect your sleep. Healthy habits don't happen... 

I was in my mid 20s working at a job where I felt so unappreciated, overworked and SUPER underpaid while trying to finish grad school and living with my parents. Stress for me was at an all-time high. I felt like I had no space to get quiet or relax ...