The holidays can be a stressful time of year. We try to accomplish too much in too little time. Here are some tips on managing holiday stress. Christmas To-Do List How are you doing on your Christmas to-do list? Are all your gifts bought? Did you buy the perfect present for each person? If you … Read more
There’s something to be said for a healthy sense of humor. Having a humorous outlook on life can increase longevity through laughter. Just look at all the funny people who lived beyond the average life span: Related Post: How Singing Christmas Music Can Help Relieve Holiday Stress Bob Hope (100) George Burns (100) Phyllis Diller … Read more
The holiday season evokes many emotions, causing stress and fatigue. Food, family, and fatigue add to the angst. So how do we feel good about the extra cookies, relationship drama, and long hours shopping? According to research, singing can help relieve holiday stress by releasing pleasure endorphins and oxytocin. These hormones have been found to alleviate … Read more
Around 18 million people in the U.S. have non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and they are just one group of many that need to follow a special diet. Additional conditions that often benefit from a special diet include ADD and ADHD, allergies, asthma, candidiasis, colitis, kidney disease, gout, and high cholesterol. Adapting to a new diet requires … Read more
This pandemic affected me more than I originally thought it would. With more family members at home, the amount of cooking, dishes, laundry, cleaning, and interruptions amplified. I felt stressed and feared potentially contracting Covid-19 while I was praying for my friend who was fighting it. I was affected emotionally, spiritually, physically, and financially. Burnout is caused … Read more