Collagen has taken the wellness world by storm, showing up in everything from morning smoothies to beauty products. But why all the buzz? What’s the connection between collagen and hair growth? Let’s dive into the details. What is Collagen? Collagen is a structural protein that plays a crucial role in…
As a mother of four young children, I often find myself caught in the whirlwind of expectations and realities that come with parenting in today’s world. Recently, I stumbled upon an article on social media discussing the impact of technology on our children’s mental…
It’s that moment again–screaming, chaos, and feeling utterly overwhelmed. As a mom of four kids, two being toddlers, I often find myself in situations where I’m on the brink of losing it, caught in a whirlwind of toddler tantrums and my own simmering frustration. In those moments, I face a critical…
The Town of Roseto, PA Growing up in the quaint Italian town of Roseto, Pennsylvania, was like living in a beautiful tapestry of connections. In a place where everyone knew everyone, your neighbors were often your cousins, and their neighbors knew your Grandparents and so on. The web of relationships extended…
Anxiety is a natural human response and our bodies were created chemically and physically to respond to stressors in this way as a protective response. We experience “fight or flight” so we can survive in an emergency situation or to get us through a scary presentation or short term situation. When our short term, situational…
Throughout our busy day to day lives, we tend to hold in the emotions and stressors of the day without releasing them before we try to rest at night. These trapped emotions can carry over to the following day and create a negative pattern. Journaling is a great way to express your emotions and connect…
We all look forward to the Summertime. Relaxing by the pool, beach trips, long, warm, hazy days and endless evenings of fun outdoors. You look forward to the time when you can take a break from the routines and just enjoy having some fun with the family. But this is not how summer is…
Practicing mindfulness is a great way to find balance in your busy day and find peace within yourself. Repeating some small, easy steps each day can create a mindfulness habit that you can continue to grow over time. When you are able to connect with yourself more freely, you will find it easier to redirect…
I am lying here, it’s midnight, I’m struggling to fall asleep. My mind is racing in a hundred directions. Maybe I drank too much coffee today or maybe I just have too much on my mind. Either way, my anxiety is taking over me. I have this horrible feeling of impending doom that I can’t…
When you are under stress, your body triggers your brain to release a hormone called Cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that helps your body deal with a stressor by activating the sympathetic nervous system, also known as, “Fight or Flight.” This can be very helpful in a high intensity situation where we need to focus…