Zombies. We’ve seen them in films and read about them in books, but if you look a little closer, you might find out that they’re actually real. It’s true – they’re all around us. According to the dictionary definition, a zombie is: “A person with no energy, who seems to act without thinking, and doesn’t notice […]
“Mind how you go!” “Mind out for traffic!” “Mind what you eat!” Have you ever stopped to think about what you really mean when you tell someone to mind out? Expressing concern for someone to “mind” what they do roughly translates as: “Be careful! If you watch what you’re doing then nothing bad will happen!” […]
Who doesn’t love vacations? Most of us cherish the thought of escaping the rat race and enjoying some peace and quiet. However, even though you work hard all year round for that well-earned break, taking a vacation can actually be highly stressful – and not just if you have adrenal fatigue. Will the pets be […]
Obesity is a huge problem. Here in the West, we’re right in the middle of an obesity epidemic. Many organizations (including the American Medical Association, the Canadian Obesity Network, and the World Health Organisation) now consider obesity to be a chronic disease. When we think how much the food on our plate has changed over the […]
Facebook and other social media platforms are sometimes dismissed as ‘anti-social media’ by people who consider that it encourages users to neglect real-world interactions in favor of collecting online friends and likes. But could Facebook actually be detrimental to your physical and mental health? Are you placing too much importance on gaining likes and comments, […]
Are you under stress right now? I’m not talking about “horror movie” stress or “car crash” stress. I’m talking about the kind of long-term stress that just eats away at you over the course of years, not days. This is the kind of stress that can have serious consequences for your relationships, your job, and […]
Meditation is mentioned so often as a remedy for chronic stress, but how many people actually try it? Some stressed out people try it once and then give up, while others struggle to set aside the time that it requires. Many times, people don’t understand just how beneficial meditation can be. This post is designed […]
Recently there has been an explosion of adult coloring books hitting the market. People are using coloring books as a fun pastime and a way to relax. Why has this trend suddenly appeared, and what does it mean for you? Actually, art therapy has long been used successfully to help patients suffering from mental disorders […]
One of the most frustrating things for people with Adrenal Fatigue can be the difficulty getting off to sleep. If your cortisol levels are out of step and you’re experiencing late night spikes which prevent you from sleeping, it may be time to look for new solutions to help you get some shut-eye. Of course […]
Many studies have shown that sunlight, exercise and diet play a vital part in achieving and maintaining our physical and mental wellbeing and happiness. Neglect one and you may well negatively influence the others as well. Nature has equipped your body with amazingly sophisticated “happiness” hormones that are triggered by a variety of things, including […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
