Health and Wellness
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Read MorePlant-based eating, which involves consuming primarily fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and legumes, has gained popularity in recent years for its numerous health and environmental benefits. Here are just a few…
Read MoreIn today’s world, the importance of reducing our carbon footprint cannot be overstated. Climate change is one of the biggest looming threats facing our planet, and everything we can do…
Read Moreby Dr. Jessica Simpkins How many of us have compared ourselves to others and decided we’re lacking in some way? Not thin enough, not smart enough, not rich enough, not…
Read MoreThe burning of hamstrings and calf muscles as I hike the incline through a visual wasteland seems a bit extreme. The way my ankles threaten to give out and roll as I side hill the sloughing decomposed granite feels a bit over the top. Snorting one more freshly hatched flying insect up my nostril could easily be a last straw moment. And it’s not.
Read MoreIf you’re new to exercise, recovering from surgery or an injury, or have any health issues, I strongly recommend seeing a doctor before starting a fitness regime.
Read Morewhether we’re normal, or not, whether we’re smart, or not, and whether we’ve got our act together, or not. Plus, so many more things that we could get ourselves into a real depression if we kept worrying non-stop.
Read MoreWhen I moved to Eastern Washington in late 2020, I left behind my beloved and exquisitely large yoga community in Northern California. I had been practicing since 2000 and teaching since 2014. And, as much as I adore living out in the country with my husband, it was sad to realize that I would have to travel close to an hour to practice yoga at any Spokane studios.
Read MoreWellness is not a linear journey. Or at least it doesn’t have to be. In my case, I have certainly experienced highs and lows, faced challenges, and overcame some remarkable odds. Part of the beauty in your wellness pursuit, is that it’s yours. Your story is unique, as is your mind and body. Sharing some of my story and the tools that have blessed my life is such a gift. My pursuit for holistic wellness began out of necessity to combat my chronic conditions and refusal to accept my life as a series of declining health experiences – With My Soul Wellness was born.
Read MoreIf you are like me and almost everyone I know, you are struggling with some sort of health issue. Maybe you have a battle with managing your weight. Perhaps fatigue is slowing you down and you are desperate for more energy. Or maybe, like too many people I know, you are living with chronic pain. This could be physical pain, or emotional pain. Then, of course, there’s that monster that seems to affect everyone in one way or another these days: stress.
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