Thinking of trying Dry January? If you are looking to cut down on your alcohol intake, or simply want to begin the new year with a clean slate, join in the Dry January challenge by choosing not to drink beer, wine, or spirits for one month. Check out this blog for more ideas on the “how” and “why” you might choose to go beyond just January.

This is a magical elixir of soup, a broth that can be transformed to meet a myriad nutritional needs, serving as everything from a delicious sipping tea to the powerful base for more hearty soups and stews. So no matter what a person’s appetite, it can provide a tremendous nutritional boost.

Coloring books have been a childhood mainstay for generations. But lately more and more adults have been getting in on the action as well. I know I have! Filling in a coloring book is a simple way to enhance focus while reducing anxiety. Get a pack of markers or pencils and give it a try for yourself! Remember how relaxing it felt to sit down and color when you were a kid? I’ve been sitting down to a coloring session with my 9 year old every day for about a month now and I am amazed at how great it feels to connect and relax.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to finding the best meditation posture and seating arrangement for you—it takes time to familiarize yourself with your body and what it needs. Here are five postures for you to try so that you can focus on your practice and get more out of your meditation.

You’re lying in bed. But nothing can stop your brain’s rolling waves of to-do lists for the next day or the rehash of all that went down the day before. So what can you do to quiet down your “monkey brain” and fall asleep? Here are 6 ways to dial down the chatter.

Summer is here! And with it tons of sun! We have been told for years to cover up and avoid the sun, for fear of getting skin cancer. Even with all of the focus and effort put on using sunscreen, melanoma the deadliest form of skin cancer, continues to rise. So should we really be demonizing the sun or is there another underlying reason why skin cancer has been increasing over the years? Instead, maybe we should be out in the sun making Vitamin D. 

In its simplest form, meditation is a practice that teaches you to unplug from distraction and experience the present moment.

Here’s what you need to know to get started!

Even though this simple dish is a far cry from the fancy, it is easy, delicious and cooks in 1 pot! It’s the kind of healthy, hearty dish that is just so doable for every kind of person, especially those that are hungry and busy and still care about what they put in their mouths (isn’t that all of us?). It is so versatile and flexible. You can mix and match flavors and add in different vegetables depending upon the season.

Meet the easiest customizable meal! Add root vegetables to a sheet pan, throw them in the oven and BAM! You have a delicious and easy meal. Nix those sodium and calorie packed “TV dinners” for your MHW approved root vegetable sheet pan supper!

These are SO simple, tasty, and packed with everything you need to to nourish your body!

Raise your hand if you’re burnt out. Burnout is the result of prolonged exposure to chronic demands and stressors. While it is most frequently associated with work, it can also result from other roles in life, such as being a caregiver. While the pandemic created long-term exposure to new chronic stressors, it was placed on top of our existing extreme-stress culture. Check out why burn out isn’t your fault.

The de-stressing food everyone is talking about. There’s been a lot of buzz lately about some ancient foods called “adaptogens” that can naturally help your body cope with stress. You may have heard about them so I want to give you all the details!

Have you ever noticed how, on some days, a stressful moment can completely knock you out and start a downward spiral of more stress? While on others, the days when you’re feeling a bit more centered and peaceful, that same stressful moment is no big deal? Find out why.

When most people think of nourishment, it’s usually in the form of a healthy diet – plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and water. But while wholesome food is certainly essential for physical growth, is it enough to satisfy your hunger for life?

If you’re having a bad day, or if you’re feeling overwhelmed right now, here are 3 simple self care habits that might just help you to get back on track.

When it comes to knowing if something is M+H Wellness approved, just keep it simple and remember....Eat your heart out!

Learn more about the M+H Wellness approach here.

Sunday – both a relaxing final half of the weekend and a day that can be filled with nerves or anxiety about the week ahead. Whether you get the Sunday Scaries or look forward to your Sunday all week, these self-care activities will help you set the tone for the week.

In my opinion, tacos can be eaten any time of the day.  My favorite taco creation as of late is roasted sweet potatoes, spicy black beans, and cilantro topped with a creamy avocado and pepita dip.  The dip alone makes these simple, homemade tacos taste amazing! This recipe is vegetarian but you can modify to fit any dietary requirements.

What is mental resilience? Resilience is the ability to adapt to difficult situations. When stress, adversity or trauma strikes, you still experience anger, grief and pain, but you're able to keep functioning — both physically and psychologically. Learn ways to improve your resilience and bring more easy and joy to your life.