Originally published in mindbodygreen
This is a great and challenging question. In gas-station extremis, I’ll usually grab a seltzer or coconut water and a little baggie of almonds. And then I’ll make a mental note to pack plentiful healthy car snacks for the next road trip.
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Anxiety can be a component of postpartum depression, but it also occurs on its own. Even when someone doesn’t meet diagnostic criteria for one of these disorders, there can be significant shifts in mood and anxiety levels in the post-natal period.
So, how can new moms deal with and treat postpartum anxiety? While you should never hesitate to seek professional help, here are my suggestions to help you get started…
So excited to be speaking at
I’m showing up with a clear intention to speak my truth in the name of helping heal the ways we all get out of balance. And I can’t wait to meet so many of my health heroes, like Melissa Hartwig Urban and Rich Roll, and to reconnect with old friends like Dr. Will Cole and Dr. Frank Lipman.
#mbgrevitalize
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I recommend reaching for a jar of almond butter instead. Keep a jar on hand at work, at home, and in your bag, and feed yourself a spoonful a few times throughout the day. This will ensure steady
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How you set up your room can make or break a good night’s sleep. In short, if you want your bedroom to promote good sleep, it needs to be pitch-black dark, cooler than you think, quiet, and it should feel minimal.
Here’s a crash course on how to create the perfect bedroom for deep sleep:
I went to a SoulCycle class with some friends. I’m out of shape, so here’s where my defensive, panting-for-breath mind wandered to while trying to hide
BUT! Do we
There’s a tension between pushing ourselves in a healthy, life-affirming way, being gentle with ourselves, and doing what people ask of us.
We’re in an epidemic of burnout–we’re being asked to push ourselves beyond healthy limits at work and in life logistics. We’ve trained ourselves to ignore our body’s limits 9 to 5; I’m not crazy about
I personally would respond better to an instructor who encouraged me to push at ~85% effort, trust my body, and ease off when I’ve hit a limit. I suppose I’m describing yoga.
If you feel I just had an anomalous, bad SoulCycle experience, I’m totally open to hearing evidence to the contrary.
For now, I’ll be saving my $$. If you love SoulCycle, keep loving it! For anyone out there who goes to these classes and finds yourself obeying the instructor’s commands over honoring your body’s limits, and the voice inside you is quietly asking you to NOT push yourself any more than you already do in your life, I’m here to give you permission to listen to that voice and be gentle with yourself. See you at yoga :).
This spring I spent 2 days at Disney with my family. For some this is an aspirational vacation; to
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For the haters: I get it. There’s a lot to hate–the crowds, the lines, the consumerism, the plastic, the atrocious princess thing that insidiously impacts how little girls understand their role and potential in this world.⠀
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There’s also a lot to love. We NEED to play—it’s a salve for what ails us. Disney is an enormous playground, and if you let it, it will coax you into a state of divine play. The picture above is an embarrassing example of this—a grown woman about to take off on Thunder Mountain Railroad (my favorite roller coaster on earth), filled with delight. I never smile as stupidly as that in my daily life.⠀
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Disney uses ambient music and fire strategically. These forces work on an energetic and vibrational level. They give prana. Modern life, with its cold
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Finally, I love that employees are present. They’re called “cast members” and they stay in character at all times. This applies to Snow White but also the dude serving your (truly disgusting) burger. Nobody is a cell phone zombie, and
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I’ll reiterate, Disney can be gross in about a 1000 ways (and I’m sure you can guess my stance on the quality of their food), but I’ll be the first to admit I had a magical 2 days, in spite of a non-napping, blood sugar crashing, overstimulated toddler and hormone-laced burgers.
Originally published in One Medical
Technology has multifaceted benefits. Your smartphone can keep you connected with friends and family, find you healthy dining options nearby, and entertain you with games, music, and videos.
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I like to bring kitchari—sprouted rice and sprouted lentils cooked in the Instant Pot with plenty of ghee and a light touch of Indian spices like cumin, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala. It’s easy to make, it travels well, and then people can scoop a portion into a bowl and eat with a spoon. It’s healthy, satisfying, not too messy, and (bonus points), it’s tri-doshic, meaning it is well-tolerated and beneficial for people of all ayurvedic doshas.
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If you’re struggling with sleep, try this blended chamomile latte for a cozy, effective nightcap.
It packs several ingredients that help promote a good night’s sleep. Chamomile tea is an evidence-based remedy for insomnia. Cherries provide melatonin, the hormone that helps us feel sleepy. And coconut oil and almond butter give us stable blood sugar overnight while almond butter has the added benefit of magnesium and tryptophan to promote sleepiness. Collagen and raw honey can also help us sleep through the night.
I recommend this new twist on a nightcap for a deeper night of sleep: