Why People Feel “Off” After the Pandemic
Reconnecting Mind, Body, and a Changed World There is a quiet, shared experience many people are carrying right now—one that’s hard to name but deeply felt. Life has resumed. Schedules are full again. Social events are back. Yet beneath the surface, something feels… off. You might notice it in subtle ways: difficulty concentrating, low motivation, […]
Modern Beauty:
A Social Work and Functional Nutrition Perspective Modern beauty is everywhere—on our screens, in our conversations, and embedded in the subtle ways we evaluate ourselves and others. It is curated, filtered, and often commercialized. Yet beneath the polished surface lies a deeper story—one that intertwines social conditioning, emotional wellbeing, biology, and nourishment. From a social […]
What is Cortisol?
Cortisol is a critical hormone and can be called a “stress hormone” which is produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol affects nearly every organ and tissue in your body. What most people do not know is the cortisol’s primary function is to regulate metabolism, controlling blood sugar and blood pressure, suppressing inflammation, and managing your […]
What is Healing?
Healing can have some negative tension to it, in general it is thought of as the act of becoming healthy again. Individuals who have experienced trauma might not associate your physical issues with your trauma experience. The other issue is that there might be a fear of vulnerability. There are five warning signs of stress; […]