by Portland Helmich | Jan 15, 2020 | Health and Wellness
When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many of us make that celebratory toast to the New Year. Waking up on January 1st, we often resolve to make changes in our lives that we believe will bring us greater health, wealth, happiness, and peace of mind. We...
by Portland Helmich | Sep 29, 2019 | Health and Wellness
Growing up, I was one of those. You know, the irritating, exceptional student who showed up to every class fully prepared, having read every assignment, homework completed–not in a frenzy, but with attention and care. I studied hard for every test–even...
by Portland Helmich | Jul 26, 2019 | Health and Wellness
“Humans fundamentally need connection,” says life, career, and wellness coach Izzy Lenihan, a faculty member at Kripalu. “It’s the neurobiological reason why we’re all here. We long for intimacy, closeness, comradeship, warmth, understanding, and acceptance.”...
by Portland Helmich | Apr 26, 2019 | Health and Wellness
As the winter wanes and the weather warms up, we tend to feel the need to purge our closets of clothes we no longer wear, and our drawers of papers and odds and ends we no longer need. Added daylight might prompt us to get the oil changed in our cars or at least to...
by Portland Helmich | Apr 5, 2019 | Health and Wellness
I’ve always been a cautious type, and my caution has generally served me well throughout life. I haven’t landed in a lot of uncompromising or dangerous situations. My fear, on the other hand, has held me back—in one area of my life, specifically. I’d go so far as to...
