Whether we realize it or not the news of war half away the world can evoke heavy, painful emotions within each of us. Couple that with the current stress of dealing with everyday American challenges and most of us have a pressure cooker of heavy emotions within that is ready to burst.

When we disconnect from our body and stay in our head, we miss out on a connection to the deeper wisdom we can find within. Our body’s signals can often be dismissed or seen as less important than the messages we are receiving in our brains. However, it’s important to listen to our bodies, as the body is wise and can tell us what it needs to thrive.

Stay true to your inner most desires and set intentions. You will be pleasantly surprised with what you accomplish and where it leads you.

While therapy that brings awareness and tools that can be applied to your physiological state our four legged canine friends can help you regulate your nervous system outside of the therapy room.    Their unconditional love for their caretakers, their non judgemental presence and the joy they can bring from just watching them do something endearing can shift your nervous system, even if it is a brief shift, into parasympathetic, where there is a sense of ease and calm.  

Often a traumatic experience from a long time ago can show up in the here-and-now and most people won’t be aware that their response to something in the present moment has roots in something from years ago.

This nutritious, easy to make side dish is perfect for summer celebrations.

If you find yourself craving for something crunchy and cold, but not too sweet or rich the recipe below for Cole slaw could be just what your tummy was calling for. It’s full of fiber, phytonutrients, calcium and protein and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Perfect as a side for grilled burgers, fish and BBQ or a mid-afternoon snack.