The Wellness Way: Your Guide to Healthy Living
compilation list of studies having to do with well-being
How to Build Resilience: A Science-Based Holistic Approach
As a physician who practices lifestyle medicine, I’m a firm believer that cultivating resilience requires addressing the whole person – mind, body, and spirit. Resilience is our ability to effectively cope with and recover from stressors and adversity. While some seem to be born naturally resilient, the good news is that resilience can also be…
Deep Dive into Your Ikigai: Questions to Determine Your Purpose
While uncovering your “Ikigai” (reason for being) is a personal journey, these questions can serve as a compass: Self-Reflection: Values & Passions: What are your core values (honesty, creativity, etc.)? What activities truly ignite your passion, even if impractical? Skills & Strengths: What are you naturally good at? What skills have you acquired that bring…
The Benefits of Mindfulness Exercises
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing your full attention to the present moment…
Unraveling the Impact of Adipokines on Health and Well-being
Adipokines, often referred to as adipose tissue-derived cytokines, have emerged as key players in the intricate web of physiological processes governing health and well-being. These signaling molecules, secreted by adipose tissue, extend their influence far beyond mere energy storage. As research continues to unveil the multifaceted roles of adipokines, their profound impact on various aspects…
Today, I choose…
I realize that I am not the first one to propose the concept of preventative mental health. The idea that we need to do things on a daily basis to “exercise” our brains seems like a “no brainer” when I have this thought in my own brain. It reminds me of the see my idea…