Have you chosen a word to embody this year?

If not, we wanted to offer you one. And even if you have, perhaps you let it complement the other words you’ve chosen. 

“Health.”

That choice probably isn’t a surprise coming from us! But, year after year, it’s worth reiterating. Often, we need to proclaim health as a priority in order to actually make it one.  We need to remind ourselves to intentionally care for our well-being.

As you’ve probably experienced, it’s so easy for health to fall low down on our list of priorities if we don’t catch it. The truth is, health has to be an active intention before it can be passive. 

If you do choose to embrace the word “health” this year, maybe you also take some time to bless your home with it. Use the word to invite God’s presence and protection over each room. This practice is one of our favorite ways to start the year. Of course, you can do it again and again, in any month. 

Remember, health isn’t only for appointments and prescriptions. It’s a lifestyle. It’s in the way we interact with the world, with each other, and with ourselves. 

“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” – 3 John 1:2 

This year, let your health guide you. 🙏

You can get started today by trying some of our simple recommendations or by learning about how we can help uncover the root cause of your symptoms. You can find all of that below! 

Healthy Food Swap of the Month

Though these are not “health foods,” they are cleaner versions made with better ingredients. Perfection is an unrealistic aim, and we all have times when we are going to choose a treat!

Try swapping:

• M&Ms → Unreal 
• Betty Crocker →  Simple Mills
• Nestle cookie dough → Cappello’s
• Lay’s chips →  Siete

Breathing Exercise for Anxiety

You can’t out-logic your anxiety.

Has someone ever told you to “calm down” or “you have nothing to be anxious about” when you’re stressed? Odds are your nervous system didn’t respond so well to this conversation…

To regulate our nervous system we have to speak its language. When you think of the parasympathetic nervous system, think of a parachute—which is designed to slow everything down and provide a safe landing. When we actively slow our breathing, it communicates to our brain, “If we can take this long to breathe, we must not be in immediate danger.”

Treating Mental and Emotional Health 

We all experience mental distress at some time or another. It can show up as chronic stress, anxiety, depression, a lack of motivation, unhealthy relationships, chronic pain, or physical illness—just to name some common struggles. While challenging, it’s important to learn how to acknowledge these difficult emotions. Doing so allows them to move through us.  If we ignore the emotions, our body starts manifesting physical symptoms. 

That’s what we’re here for. We use a holistic approach to counseling to help you improve your mental well-being.

Explore our approach to mental and emotional health. 

Conditions We Treat 

We’ve updated our website to include more information about what we treat—and how we do so. If you’ve ever wondered how exactly we can help you, this will provide clarity. 😊

Learn more about the conditions we treat and our unique approach.

Wishing you plenty of abundance this month,
Ashlee Seek & Jamie Schofield
Co-Founders & CEOs

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