Whole Health Partners’ Blog
Health Heroes: Unveiling the Power of Backup Plans for Your Wellness Journey
In the pursuit of health and wellness, it's always good to have a plan. However, as we all know, life is unpredictable, and obstacles or challenges are inevitable. That's why it's essential to have contingency plans in place. Having a Plan B, and maybe even a Plan C, can make all the difference when striving to achieve your health goals.
Gratitude Unveiled: A Bridge to Mind-Body Wellness
As children, most of us are taught to be grateful, to count our blessings, and to say thank you when someone does something nice for us. What we often don't recognize, however, is that practicing gratitude can have a direct impact on our physical and mental health, as well as our ability to successfully adopt healthier behaviors.
Unleash the Power of Social Support to Crush your Health Goals
Why are friends are so important to your physical and mental health?
We all need a friend. But our close relationships aren’t just about making us feel good—or having someone to share your burdens. In fact, strong social connections can result in significantly reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes, and many other health benefits too.
How 30 Minutes a Day can Positively Effect Nearly every Bodily System
The benefits of walking are well known. Even just 30 minutes of walking a day will positively affect nearly every bodily system. Even better news? If 30 minutes sounds too hard to squeeze in, breaking up that walk into 10 or 15-minute segments provides the same health benefits!
Your Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Stress
We all know that stress can impact our sleep. But did you also know that a lack of sleep can make your stress worse?
That’s right. It’s a vicious cycle. When we’re stressed, elevated cortisol levels— a hormone that stimulates alertness and vigilance—lead to elevated heart rate and blood pressure. That, in turn, can disrupt our natural sleep and relaxation patterns.
Can a Good Friend Lead to Better Health?
Do you have a specific person in mind when you hear the term ‘good friend?’
We’re talking about someone who’s there for you, regardless of whatever is going on for them. Someone who encourages you, and finds the good qualities that you have a hard time seeing in yourself.