This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH, CBC. When Elizabeth’s* (name changed) teenage son found her still, lifeless body on the floor in their home, he feared the worst. But thankfully, while his mom was unfortunately unconscious from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs...

This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH. “Profound” even “transformational”… these are powerful words that proponents of a mindful health endeavor called “forest bathing” often use to describe their experience. Originating in Japan in 1982, forest bathing or “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese is more than a simple...

Energy enhancement is big business. Because we all want to feel better and have enough energy to meet life's demands, our society has made it so. Consequently, there's no shortage of "expert" suggestions for how to boost energy (just look online!). Yet too many of us are still dragging ourselves...

Edited 10/20/2022 How many times have you started eating healthy but then slowly turned back to your favorite comfort foods? Reverting to your old preferences can not only erode your diet but also lead you to other unhealthy choices. Comfort foods aren’t the ultimate challenge. Instead, overcoming our cravings,...

This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH. Isn’t it refreshing, in those rare moments, to slow down and savor the sensations in life that usually fly by. The sound of a bird’s song, the feeling of the wind blowing through your hair, the fragrance from...