Hearing about an age gap relationship - be it between celebrities or personal acquaintances - can make for fascinating conversation. Yet many find this type of romance controversial. If you're considering or in an age gap relationship yourself, it is essential that you are aware of its unique challenges. Age gap relationships often experience stigma […]
The vagus nerve is an integral component of your parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for relaxing your body and regulating essential functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, perspiration and speaking. Its main job is calming your body down by regulating heart rate, blood pressure, digestion perspiration and speaking; signalling organs to relax after they […]
As our world becomes more insular and alienated, many are longing for more touch and emotional support. Cuddle therapy provides this - platonic physical touch and affectionate interactions among consenting adults are considered therapeutic forms of cuddling therapy; cuddle parties started this trend several years ago while now there are specific companies such as Cuddle […]
Constipation can be frustrating to deal with, but its symptoms don't translate to weight gain from fat deposits in your body. Although you might gain weight due to difficulty or infrequency in bowel movements, your body won't gain extra fat as a result unless you eat too much extra food than normal due to constipation. […]
Experienced constipation may not present serious medical concerns, but it can still be uncomfortable and annoying. Chronic constipation, however, can build up waste in the colon and abdomen area over time - and can even add pounds onto your scale! Staying regular involves eating plenty of soluble fiber- and moisture-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, […]
Japanese has an exquisite word to describe sunlight filtering through trees: komorebi. Unfortunately, no comparable English term exists - although we might get close using words such as "dappled light" and "crepuscular rays." Perhaps not having such a word helps preserve its essence by keeping us focused on aesthetic appreciation rather than taxonomic analysis. Mu […]
Poetry can be an effective means of expressing difficult emotions and experiences, serving as an outlet for those coping with mental health challenges to express themselves through poetry. Reading poems may provide comforting relief by reminding readers they are not alone and have something important to contribute. Poetry can also inspire and motivate individuals toward […]
Autumn offers more reflective tunes compared to spring and summer's more upbeat, optimistic sounds. Autumn marks changing weather patterns and intimate relationships that mirror love's constant flux; making this season ideal for heartwarming ballads by Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, Hozier and The Lumineers among others. Here are our favorite fall songs perfect for listening while […]
Spoon Theory is a useful metaphor to help those living with chronic illness understand their energy limitations and estimate tasks that require energy for completion, along with providing a baseline for prioritization strategies. People who use spoon theory often refer to themselves as "spoonies," creating an opportunity for connection among people experiencing similar ailments that […]
Trauma bonding has become a buzzword used widely across therapy rooms, wellness communities and social media. Although the term may appear vague at first, trauma bonding actually has some serious connotations: A trauma bond is an intensely powerful relationship dynamic that's difficult to escape; according to Talkspace it often appears in abusive relationships where power […]
