For many, asking for help feels like having our pride and sense of self-sufficiency aggressively pulled from under us. Seeking counseling is often a decision that turns into a multi-step process of being put on waitlists and once we are in, making sure we feel aligned with the counselor we have booked. This is not something with which Ubuntu Wellness is unfamiliar!
Read MoreIn a world where societal norms and big marketing campaigns once fueled the fear of fats, many of us found ourselves on the rollercoaster of fat-free diets and sugar-free trends. The ’90s and early 2000s were marked by a collective avoidance of dietary fats in the pursuit of weight loss. However, this avoidance often led to the consumption of processed foods laden with hidden sugars and artificial ingredients, ultimately doing more harm than good.
Read MoreThinking about giving your health a boost and getting rid of any unwanted guests like parasites? Exploring a parasite cleanse could be a good idea.
Starting a parasite cleanse might feel overwhelming, but don’t worry, I’m here to help you through it.
Read MoreIn the past, I lost count of how many times I took antibiotics, unaware of the potential consequences on my gut health. Prescribed almost routinely, these seemingly miraculous medications had unintended effects, creating disruptions and challenges that I’ve since successfully overcome.
Read MoreWe want to see other people happy. We look for ways to be the source of happiness for others by offering our time, resources, and talents in order to fulfill what are many times only our perceived understandings of others’ needs. The big question becomes: at what and at whose expense are we making others happy?
Read MoreIt’s sometimes difficult to engage in kind thoughts, gestures or words. On any given day, we are faced with stressors including but not limited to: poor sleep habits, unreasonable schedules, grief, and financial woes. This indeed makes it difficult to access our most patient and mindful adult selves. But in my limited wisdom, I’ve ascertained that kindness yields peace, humility and understanding over time when practiced.
Read MoreI would like to preface this blog post by stating that this is not intended to provide psychoeducation or therapy to those reading, nor is it written with support of scholarly articles related to the experience of grief in a general population. This is opinion and simply a reflection of how I view and experience grief in my life, with the hope that others hold space for themselves in it's undulating waters.
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