by Spiegelhoff, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC | Sep 19, 2022 | Counseling, integrative health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Self-Care, Stress, Wellness
By Mackenzie Mannion We’re all aware of one of the newest buzzwords to flood our social media; self-care. Oxford Languages defines self-care as “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health.” Self-care acts can, should, and will mean something...
by Spiegelhoff, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC | Feb 17, 2021 | Counseling, Fitness, Lifestyle, Mental Health
Endorphins are probably the best-known neuropeptide – chemicals that affect emotional states. Endorphins promote a sense of calm and reduce pain, which is why they are referred to as endogenous opioids. While endorphins do not actually cross the blood-brain...
