PTSD, TBI, and Veterans
TBI and PTSD – How They Affect Veterans
What are TBI and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) significantly challenge veterans’ lives. Ext…
Veterans Fear PTSD Stigmas
Job-seeking Veterans Fear PTSD Stigmas Upon Returning to the Civilian Workforce
Untreated TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) can have severe …
Nutrition & Self-Care: Autumn Edition
The peppers have been picked, and the flowers hung to dry. The wood fire stove is lit. The crisp autumn air has signaled that change is upon us. After weeks of pickling, drying…
Mental Health and Creativity in the Lunar Cycles
Whether you can associate your own physical or emotional responses to the lunar cycles, there’s no denying that the moon is responsible for the natural rhythms that we are surro…
Health & Wellness in Summer
Oh, how that summer buzz so effortlessly conjures a playful spirit among us all in the garden: plants, people, and insects alike. The flowers are taking their turns in bloom, th…
Mental Health, Self Care, and Nutrition: Spring
Maybe you’re starting to feel the seasonal shift physically, but do you know what’s being asked of you? Spring is the time to shake off the heavy feelings of lethargy, cleanse o…
Children’s Health and Nature
Do you have memories of nature or playing outdoors from childhood? What do they conjure up? As a child growing up in the suburbs, if it was a nice day out, you were outside. The…
Mental Health and Social Connections
Did you know that strong social connections can help you live longer and lower levels of anxiety and depression? When looking at how to best support your mental health, it’s imp…
Mental Health and Movement – Spring
Ever heard of a Resurrection plant? Hailing from the desert, it’s a botanical wonder that comes to life over and over when you water it. When it’s dry, the little tumbleweed cur…
Meditation and Mental Health
We’re all in need of a healthy sense of perspective on ourselves and our relations in the world. The best way to cultivate that – and keep it in check – is by bringing awareness…
Nutrition & Mental Health: Winter
As a farmer growing with the rhythms of nature, the seasons play a large part in my routine, diet, energy levels, and mood. When winter rolls around, it’s time to slow down, tur…
A Yogi’s Tips for Managing Winter Blues
Even those of us not formally diagnosed with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) might feel lethargic, down, and/or blue during the winter months. How can you support mental &…