Read more“We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living.”
– Thich Nhat Hanh
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by Julie Watson NourishSoba Noodles with Mint, Cilantro & Green Onions
by Julie Watson NourishKohlrabi and Baby Leek Soup
by Julie Watson NourishRelax, Restore, Recharge Wellness Event
by Julie Watson Wellness WorkshopMindfulness Practices for Staying Grounded this Holiday Season
by Julie Watson WellnessCauliflower and Cashew Soup
by Julie Watson NourishButternut Squash Soup with Thyme and Rosemary
by Julie Watson NourishTransitioning into Fall
by Julie Watson Daily PracticeFennel and Leek Soup
by Julie Watson NourishVibrant Quinoa Salad
by Julie Watson Nourish2 Simple Breath Techniques for Managing Stress
by Julie Watson Daily PracticeRead more“A flower blossoms for its own joy.” -Oscar Wilde
Celery Root Fennel Soup
by Julie Watson NourishBuilding Resilience Through Mindfulness and Wellness Routines
by Julie Watson WellnessRead more“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” – Lao Tzu
A Doctor’s Experience: Having a Yoga & Meditation Practice when Faced with Illness
“My experience is a powerful reminder that aligning spirituality with health not only can help you stay well, but can help you weather “dis-ease” with more intention.”
Article/Blog from Harvard Health Publish – Harvard Medical School Blog (January 2022) title “When the doctor becomes the patient: A transformative experience“
Tofu, Bok Choy & Shiitake Mushroom Noodle Bowl
by Julie Watson NourishRead more“Take rest: a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” – Ovid
A timely read for the season: Tips for handling seasonal anxiety and depression
“Learning to say no and lowering expectations may be the most important resolutions for the holidays.”
Article from Richmond Magazine (December 2021) title “Happy Holidays?.”
Wholesome Mushroom and Barley Soup
by Julie Watson Nourish
Harvard Medical Recommends Yoga, Meditation and Breathing Technique to Deal with Covid-19 Anxiety
While this recommendation dates back to the near beginning of the pandemic, it’s just as valid now as many suffer Covid-fatigue, social isolation, depression and stress. The methods are tried and true for many. Article is from the Harvard Medical School Harvard Health Blog (March 2020) title “Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety.”
Another good reference: Coping with Coronavirus
Late Summer Wakame and Greens
by Julie Watson NourishHow Yoga Therapy Helps Me Balance My Artistic Career
by Allyson Lambert Daily Practice WellnessPickles
by Julie Watson Nourish Wellness TipA small serving of pickles after meals can aid digestion. And, pickles can be made from carrots, daikon or other radish, broccoli, cucumbers, cabbage, cauliflower, greens, turnips, etc.
Read moreEven a brief introduction to meditation can ease pain
New research has found that a 30-minute introduction to mindfulness can significantly reduce negative emotions and ease physical pain — even for those who have never practiced the technique before. Article from Medical News Today (February 2020) referencing published results from Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience journal.
Train Your Brain to Boost Your Immune System
New research suggests mindfulness can strengthen our natural defenses. Article from Mindful.org (March 2020)
“…90.7% of practitioners also reported that meditation and yoga helped them cope with stress.” Article from Psypost.org referencing a study published by Brain Imaging and Behavior (December 2018)
Long-term meditation practitioners have a faster psychophysiological recovery from stress, study finds
“Stress is responsible for a variety of negative health outcomes, and takes a toll on quality of life and well-being. Thus, research on behavioral approaches that can help to attenuate the stress response is of utmost importance,” Article from PsyPost referencing research published in Psychoneuroendocrinology (April 2019)
Fresh Vegetable Quinoa Soup
by Julie Watson NourishSautéed Okra with Red Onion and Red Bell Pepper
by Julie Watson NourishRead more“In an information-rich world, the wealth of information means a dearth of something else: a scarcity of whatever it is that information consumes. What information consumes is rather obvious: it consumes the attention of its recipients. Hence a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention and a need to allocate that attention efficiently among the overabundance of information sources that might consume it.” Herbert Simon
Bad Sleep Can Change How Your Brain Processes Pain
“If you don’t sleep well, you become more sensitive to pain…” Article from Bustle referencing a recent study published by Journal of Neuroscience (January 2019)