Massage shifts the brain’s balance away from stress and towards relaxation and healing. [1] To understand the general effects of massage, we need to examine the hormones and neurotransmitters that control mood. Massage promotes the release of serotonin, which explains the positive mood effect, and the observation that despite vigorous manipulation people can fall asleep during a massage session. Dopamine is another … More Massage for Stress Relief

This is a great list and explanation from “food babe”. Check it out.  Download attached quick  PocketGuide_FullPage foods to avoid, and ask me any more questions here! But, pick your battles. I think the preservatives and fake sugar/sweeteners are the ones to really try to avoid.  Honestly, if you are eating more whole foods (not … More “Food” and Ingredients to Avoid, or to Decrease in Consumption