Dr. Karen DeVore

01/23/2023

Shedding Light on Seasonal Sadness

As the days get shorter, many people find themselves feeling sad. What is it about the darkening days that can leave us down in the dumps? And what can we do about it?

01/17/2023

The emphasis that mental health is just as important as physical health is a revolution that has been seen rippling through science, medicine, and popular culture. Cheers to January’s designation as Mental Wellness Month!

January has been designated as Mental Wellness Month as an effort to recognize the importance of attending to our mental health.

01/11/2023

Everyone's ideal movement routine will be a little different. But, if you're a busy person looking to get the most benefit in the shortest amount of time, turning on a 15-minute yoga video may be more effective than a 15-minute stretching routine (especially if you're craving some relaxation and stress relief).

Something to consider the next time you grab your mat.

01/07/2023

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01/05/2023

Start off 2023 by giving yourself a self-worth upgrade. As you kick off the new year, pick out a few journal prompts to reflect on as a way to compassionately review your year and find inspiration for the next!

Start off 2023 by giving yourself a self-worth upgrade.

01/02/2023

This was such a fun event to be a part of!

12/30/2022

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12/23/2022

🦠My Holiday Sickness Cheat Sheet 😷

12/12/2022

If you are working to improve your health, calm symptoms of ADHD, stabilize your mood, or manage your weight…
Breath work and meditation are the very best way to start your mornings!
This simple act sets off a biochemical and hormonal chain reaction whose effects last the entire day.
Remember that health is cumulative, so all the small decisions add up to huge impacts!

For a long time, meditation was sold in a way that made many people wary of its actual benefits. But now, we know this practice of sitting calmly, focusing on the breath, and watching thoughts come and go can actually produce physiological shifts in the brain and in our ability to cope with the stressors of life.⁣
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Neuroscientists have backed up these benefits by observing changes in brain scans when people meditate. A regular practice has even been associated with increased grey matter in the hippocampus, the area related to learning and memory, as well as areas related to self-awareness, compassion, and introspection.⁣
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It’s for all these reasons, and more, that I consider meditation a foundational pillar to good health. I used to think I didn’t have time for meditation but now I know I don’t have time NOT to do it—it’s become that integral in helping me manage all of my other many responsibilities and passions. Since starting, I’m happier than ever, have found the love of my life, and my business is rocking.⁣
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You’ll quickly discover, as I recently did, that once you calm your mind, it is so much easier to make smarter choices about food and exercise. Your relationships get better. Literally everything in your life improves.⁣
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The effects of chronic high cortisol and other stress hormones on our brains depletes brain power and leaves us tired, sick, and fat. You don’t need 30 minutes of meditation or an hour-long yoga class to lower those stress hormones. ⁣
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A 2-minute breathing practice, yoga, or meditation exercise can do wonders for your mind and body.

11/25/2022

How we speak to ourselves, and to each other matters! We should all keep this in mind when when we talk with our children, and when we fall down rabbit holes of gossip or toxic content. “We are free to speak and act, but we are not free from the consequences of what we say and do.”

It’s ironic but true: The best thing for your nervous system is another human and the worst thing for your nervous system is another human. Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett tells us why.

11/23/2022

Skip the booze/ inflammation/ hangover/ bloat/ holiday weight gain, and try some of these options instead!