Citrus fruits are nature’s little bundles of zen, for a number of reasons. Research from the U.S. National Library of Medicine shows that lemon and sweet orange oil, among other citrus scents, have a positive effect on human physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. This is partially because the smell of citrus has a positive effect […]
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The Best Snacks for Flight Anxiety
Let’s be honest: most people are nervous flyers. No one likes turbulence– some of us are just better at coping with it than others. Finding healthy travel snacks for plane rides isn’t exactly hard, but finding snacks that also help fight flight anxiety can be. The best airport snacks for nervous travelers are fruits, nuts, […]
How Mental Health Became Pop Music’s Unlikely Muse
Maybe you’ve noticed that some of the biggest songs on the radio in recent years have dealt with depression, anxiety, suicide, and other aspects of mental health. Or maybe you saw Lady Gaga’s recent speech at the Grammy Awards in which she mentioned, perhaps unsurprisingly, that many artists deal with mental health issues. These developments […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Anxiety Relief
The latest statistics from the World Health Organization estimate that over 260 million people across the world struggle with anxiety and chronic stress– a figure that is projected to grow exponentially in an age of increased political tension and economic upheaval. While shocking, this figure isn’t necessarily surprising. In the digital age, information comes at […]