clean energy
Energy Saving Tips for Summer
According to scientists, the 2010's and 2020's have seen the hottest summers on record. This is a big problem, not only because it's a sign of climate change, but because it forces growing populati...
adarose spa in a box
Best Summer Skin Care Products and Routine
We all love the look of glowy, dewy, sun-kissed summer skin. However, let's not forget that the summer can make our skin more susceptible to issues like sunburns, peeling, oiliness, breakouts, and ...
benefits of playing
A Simple Self Care Plan: Play Everyday
There are plenty of reasons that we encourage children to play everyday: play helps to develop their imagination, creativity, literacy, independence, and physical coordination.
But play isn't benef...
circadian rhythm
How to Have a Happy Summer Solstice
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the end of June marks a special time of the year. What's the meaning of June 21st? It's the "longest" day of the year, meaning the day with the most hours of...
cardiovascular benefits
The Benefits of Pets for Human Health
I live downtown in the city of Washington DC. While I love the energy and the ability to walk nearly everywhere, there are some downsides relative to living in the suburbs, like a heightened risk o...
acts of service
Mother’s Day: Gifts to Make Mom’s Life Easier
This Mother’s Day, how can you show your mom you appreciate her? Just about any thoughtful gift is sure to bring a smile to mom’s face, especially if it’s accompanied by some kind words.
Some gif...
flow state
6 Tips for Mindful Living
"Mindfulness" might be trendy, but it's actually a concept that has been contemplated for thousands of years, starting when Buddhism originated around 400 BCE. Today, experts in mental health preac...
body positivity
Self Care Tips for Women – Lessons from Lizzo
The iconic superstar Lizzo is a rapper, singer, 4x Grammy Award-winner, and now executive producer of her own reality TV show, Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, which premiered about a year ago in Marc...
digital health
Where are You on Your Patient Engagement Journey?
The Society for Participatory Medicine ran my guest blog post in 2021 about my personal patient engagement journey. They have tips you can use to boost your own engagement in healthcare (and a mani...