Thinking of trying Dry January? If you are looking to cut down on your alcohol intake, or simply want to begin the new year with a clean slate, join in the Dry January challenge by choosing not to drink beer, wine, or spirits for one month. Check out this blog for more ideas on the “how” and “why” you might choose to go beyond just January.

Coloring books have been a childhood mainstay for generations. But lately more and more adults have been getting in on the action as well. I know I have! Filling in a coloring book is a simple way to enhance focus while reducing anxiety. Get a pack of markers or pencils and give it a try for yourself! Remember how relaxing it felt to sit down and color when you were a kid? I’ve been sitting down to a coloring session with my 9 year old every day for about a month now and I am amazed at how great it feels to connect and relax.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to finding the best meditation posture and seating arrangement for you—it takes time to familiarize yourself with your body and what it needs. Here are five postures for you to try so that you can focus on your practice and get more out of your meditation.

You’re lying in bed. But nothing can stop your brain’s rolling waves of to-do lists for the next day or the rehash of all that went down the day before. So what can you do to quiet down your “monkey brain” and fall asleep? Here are 6 ways to dial down the chatter.

Summer is here! And with it tons of sun! We have been told for years to cover up and avoid the sun, for fear of getting skin cancer. Even with all of the focus and effort put on using sunscreen, melanoma the deadliest form of skin cancer, continues to rise. So should we really be demonizing the sun or is there another underlying reason why skin cancer has been increasing over the years? Instead, maybe we should be out in the sun making Vitamin D. 

In its simplest form, meditation is a practice that teaches you to unplug from distraction and experience the present moment.

Here’s what you need to know to get started!

Even though this simple dish is a far cry from the fancy, it is easy, delicious and cooks in 1 pot! It’s the kind of healthy, hearty dish that is just so doable for every kind of person, especially those that are hungry and busy and still care about what they put in their mouths (isn’t that all of us?). It is so versatile and flexible. You can mix and match flavors and add in different vegetables depending upon the season.

Meet the easiest customizable meal! Add root vegetables to a sheet pan, throw them in the oven and BAM! You have a delicious and easy meal. Nix those sodium and calorie packed “TV dinners” for your MHW approved root vegetable sheet pan supper!

These are SO simple, tasty, and packed with everything you need to to nourish your body!

Earth Day is the perfect opportunity for you to recognize the connection between your food choices and the health of our planet. Here are some easy tips and tweaks specifically for you to celebrate earth day in your kitchen all year long! 

Raise your hand if you’re burnt out. Burnout is the result of prolonged exposure to chronic demands and stressors. While it is most frequently associated with work, it can also result from other roles in life, such as being a caregiver. While the pandemic created long-term exposure to new chronic stressors, it was placed on top of our existing extreme-stress culture. Check out why burn out isn’t your fault.

When most people think of nourishment, it’s usually in the form of a healthy diet – plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and water. But while wholesome food is certainly essential for physical growth, is it enough to satisfy your hunger for life?

If you’re having a bad day, or if you’re feeling overwhelmed right now, here are 3 simple self care habits that might just help you to get back on track.

When it comes to knowing if something is M+H Wellness approved, just keep it simple and remember....Eat your heart out!

Learn more about the M+H Wellness approach here.

What is mental resilience? Resilience is the ability to adapt to difficult situations. When stress, adversity or trauma strikes, you still experience anger, grief and pain, but you're able to keep functioning — both physically and psychologically. Learn ways to improve your resilience and bring more easy and joy to your life.

I’ve survived the last few years of holidays virtually unscathed because I’ve leaned on four key superpowers. Today, I’m passing them along to you in the hopes that adopting one or more will give you the energy, capacity, and grace to roll into 2022 with a more grounded, calm, and refreshed energy than you’ve seen in the past.

This is a beautiful ritual that is practiced the entire month of December. A wonderful way to stay conscious and mindful during the holiday season. To clear out any residual negativity and make space for the abundance of the new year. To honor the darkness, and welcome back the light.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, marking the official start of the holiday season. No matter how you choose to spend the holidays, you can prepare to be in the right headspace and home-space.
This is my preparation and clearing ritual using herbs and healing crystals so that I can create a peaceful holiday season.

This hearty chili is a crowd pleaser for any group! The pumpkin adds a touch of sweetness, and it's a great way to sneak more veggies into your diet. Feel free to spice it up, you really can't go wrong with this recipe!