This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC. The Dutch have a celebrated concept called “Niksen,” which, when translated, means "to do nothing or be idle.” The Italians have a phrase called “Dolce far Niente” that translates to “the sweetness of doing nothing.” Asian philosophy offers...

Gray hairs, fine lines and wrinkles, and increased pain all seem to be hallmarks of aging. We may not all like the changes our bodies go through, but staying healthy throughout the rest of our lives remains an important consideration. As adults enter their 30s, exploring natural ways to support...

This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC. “There isn’t time - so brief is life - for bickerings, apologies, heartburnings, callings to account. There is only time for loving, and but an instant, so to speak, for that.” ~ Mark Twain What single...

Every year, when sunlight diminishes, temperatures drop, and people spend more time indoors, those who aren’t proactively protecting their immune systems run the risk of getting sick. Whether it’s a throbbing headache or a bad case of the sniffles, the common cold can keep you from doing your day-to-day tasks...

This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC. Have you ever felt your stomach tighten when anxious about something or felt "butterflies" before speaking in public? These two scenarios are examples of the link between our thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and physical health, commonly known as...