Being in nature can make you feel more connected and grounded, but it can also bring some significant problems. After all, nature has a wide range of elements, from fresh air and beautiful scenery to extreme weather and dangerous wildlife. Ticks are one common negative aspect of nature that can...

Summer is here, and that means it's time to start thinking about sun protection. With so many options on the market, choosing the right sunscreen for your skin can be overwhelming. One option that has been gaining popularity in recent years is mineral sunscreen. Mineral sunscreen, also known as physical...

This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC. The Dutch have a celebrated concept called “Niksen,” which, when translated, means "to do nothing or be idle.” The Italians have a phrase called “Dolce far Niente” that translates to “the sweetness of doing nothing.” Asian philosophy offers...

This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC. Any type of exercise – lifting weights, jogging, swimming, cycling, yoga, or even walking -- can be performed in a high, moderate, or low-intensity fashion. The difference is how much energy we exert, which equates to intensity....

This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC. “There isn’t time - so brief is life - for bickerings, apologies, heartburnings, callings to account. There is only time for loving, and but an instant, so to speak, for that.” ~ Mark Twain What single...