Written by Frances Smith, patient access specialist Your brain is the powerhouse of your body that controls every aspect of your life. It’s easy to forget just how much we depend on the brain to be healthy and functional until it’s not operating at its best. In honor of Brain Awareness Month, I want to emphasize […]
Written by Frances Smith, patient access specialist Summary Potential benefits of breathwork include: Breathwork supports growth in all 8 dimensions of wellness at once. Breathwork has been shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps reduce stress and anxiety by promoting feelings of calm and relaxation. Certain types of breathwork, such as the Wim Hof […]
Written by Frances Smith, patient access specialist The adjustments that many Americans made during the COVID-19 pandemic brought to light that our collective work-life habits were unbalanced. Before 2020, we normalized the work grind as a vehicle to productivity, even at the expense of our well-being—an often-problematic mindset as it encourages us to neglect ourselves for […]
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes pain and inflammation to occur throughout the body, most commonly affecting the skin, joints, and internal organs. Like other autoimmune diseases, lupus develops when the immune system misfires. Instead of fighting against disease and infection as it ought, it attacks healthy tissue. While treatment options can help relieve many of […]