Psychotherapy, yoga, meditation, and physical activity are all great for treating mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, but some lesser-known mental health activities include art therapy, energy healing, and video gaming. Check out these eight unique ideas from SoulSpring to learn how to alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression and kickstart your journey to improved mental and emotional health!

1. Art Therapy

You don’t have to be creative or good at art to benefit from art therapy, as the goal of this mental health activity is to express yourself through painting, drawing, coloring, and other creative techniques such as journaling, sock puppeteering, and sculpting. Regardless of skill or artistic talent, art therapy helps to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, ease stress, boost confidence and self-esteem, and overcome addiction.

When gentle spring breezes start to blow, it's time for spring cleaning — not only for your house but for your body, too!

Toxins tend to accumulate all year round, due to improper digestion and high levels of stress—not to mention the chemicals in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the foods we eat. According to Maharishi Ayurveda, toxic build-up can eventually manifest as a health disorder. And as we grow older, the body's mechanisms for eliminating impurities tend to be less efficient, making it even more important to cleanse every season.

Experiencing anxiety by Texans has become a normalized experience today. As per several studies conducted, this mental health disorder affects about 30% of the global population at least once in their life. This can range from feeling mild spouts of restlessness and worry to having full-fledged panic attacks that make functioning difficult.

Thanks to modern studies and therapists, looking after ourselves when experiencing anxiety has become simpler. By knowing how to emotionally regulate ourselves, managing the stressors and upsurge of anxiety is possible. If you think these require elaborate plans and extensive knowledge, they don’t. You can naturally heal minor anxious feelings and we will help you understand how. Read along this blog to know five ways that help.

It's so frustrating and disturbing to your wellbeing when your partner is loudly snoring while you’re trying to drop off to sleep. You know there are multiple valid reasons for snoring, from Covid side effects to alcohol, allergies and more, but it's still so annoying. Whether you’re the guilty party and need a quick solution, or you're someone suffering through the noise, let's explore why we snore and offer some easy and effective methods to help put an end to your sleep disruption.

Read on to see if there's a way to help you get your full, undisturbed forty winks…

The health benefits include improved weight loss, helping the environment and reduced risk for chronic diseases. Yet interestingly enough, just over 50% of Americans rank taste as their primary reason for switching to plant-based proteins, signifying that eating a plant-based diet can be just as tasty as being a meat-eater, and doesn’t only have to be made in the interest of health and eco-consciousness.

One of the common thoughts people have about the Law of Attraction in recovery is that it is a passive type of process. They would like to believe that it will involve just reading a few books or blogs and thinking good thoughts to get their life back on track and to avoid addictive behaviors in the future.

As I have outlined and stressed in my book, “The Law of Sobriety,” this couldn’t be further from the truth. It takes emotional energy, deep and honest examination of our values as well as the self-determination to make the best decisions for yourself that are needed moving forward. I dedicate a whole chapter in the book to “Living a Life of Right Action” which brings the focus and the responsibility of our sobriety right back to ourselves.

Think as You Want It to Be

Have you been living with any bodily aches and pains for over a couple of months? Chronic pain can be a result of accidents, physical injuries, or mental trauma. Regardless of the reason, the way chronic pain manifests in one’s life can completely change the way they live, and not for the better. From hindering day-to-day activities and leaving the person fatigued, this kind of pain requires a deeper level of care than other injuries. Many people don’t seek any treatment thinking that they have to live with such pain forever; however, there are ways you can mitigate chronic pain and feel better in your body. Today, let us discuss five ways that can help in gently healing this condition.

Our hectic schedules and the fast pace of life can make us feel overwhelmed, tired, and stressed. That is why many people around the world seek ways to relax and make some time that they can dedicate to themselves. However, this can often be a hard task since we have a lot to do throughout the day, but it is not impossible. There are plenty of ways to dedicate some time to yourself and here is a short guide on how to do it. 

Most individuals experience skin impurities throughout their lives. Acne is the most common skin condition, which reaches all demographics. While some people experience rare hormonal breakouts, others struggle to develop clear skin.

When I was a teenager, I spent some time backpacking in Malaysia. One night, I woke to the sound of chewing close to my ear. Instantly full of adrenaline, I leapt to my feet and, clad only in my underwear, did my best warrior impression. Brandishing a pocketknife and a flashlight, I attempted to intimidate what I thought was some sort of monster that had invaded my hut.

Even though it is a normal part of aging, it can really freak you out when you start seeing wrinkles and fine lines on your skin. The environmental stressors around us contribute largely to speeding up the aging process. There are a ton of remedies out there in order to make women rejuvenate their skin back to a youthful and supple look. It can be quite overwhelming when it comes to choosing the right treatment for yourself. We have talked to a ton of experts in order to deduce which one of these beauty treatments can actually fulfill what they claim. Here are some of the best ones.

Millions of people cringe when they see ragweed and goldenrod bloom in the fall and blossoming trees, flowers, and grasses in the spring, because they know they will soon be fighting allergies. According to the U.S. News & World Report, allergies are assuming epidemic proportions in the United States, with up to 30% of adults and 40% of children now suffering from hay fever symptoms—nasal congestion and itchy, watering eyes. Allergy now reportedly appears regularly in the top 10 reasons for visits to doctors' offices.

Hydration is beneficial to your overall health and well-being. However, many people do not consume enough water each day.

When we talk about health and nourishing our bodies, the conversation usually turns to diet and exercise.

In fact, dieting has almost become a national pastime. Turn on the television or look online and you can’t miss the ads for pills, drinks, classes and even surgical options for those looking to get healthy fast.

Sadly, these very popular “fast track” health options rarely create lasting results.

Feeling anxious when you are in an interview, meeting somebody for the first time, or visiting a new place is pretty normal. In fact, studies have shown that minor anxiety is actually beneficial. It makes you more conscious about your surroundings and protects you from threatening situations.

However, anxiety becomes a matter of grave concern if it is frequent. In such scenarios, anxious thoughts are likely to hinder your everyday tasks and lead to physical and mental exhaustion.

So, what can you do to alleviate anxiety?

Gallstones can be a severe detriment to your lifestyle. They can cause pain and even more serious health issues if left unchecked. As a result, you should avoid them whenever possible, whether by preventive methods or by dealing with them as they come. These five tips detail easy ways to keep gallstones from becoming an issue in your life — and you may improve other aspects of your health at the same time.

Pasta, basil, and tomato sauce might make you think of Italy. Collards and cornbread, the American South. Potato and onion pierogis could conjure up images of Poland.

And for good reason. The fact is there’s a strong human connection between food, place, ethnicity, and culture.

You probably know that your grocery shopping habits influence your and your family’s health. Did you know that your food-buying choices can also impact the planet as a whole?

Reducing the impact of climate change is a collective responsibility, and minor changes can make a significant difference. They can also make your life more nutritious and delicious. Consider the following five health benefits of buying your food locally.

Nasal trauma is typically an injury to the nose and surrounding areas. The damage can be internal or external and tends to cause breathing issues. As the nose is a prominent facial feature and located in the center of the face, cartilage, nasal bones, and soft tissues surrounding the soft tissue become vulnerable to the injuries.

The English walnut has a rich, expansive history and the respect of modern science. Here's a veggie burger featuring the walnut from Chef Domnick Mason at the Raj Ayurvedic resort and spa in Fairfield Iowa. The Raj, for the last 25 years has provided a full range of authentic panchakarma treatments to clientele worldwide as well as meals for guests and the community that feature organic foods - much of it local.

This is the recipe for the famous Raj veggie-burger featuring the brain-nourishing, health-supporting walnut. Nuts are considered an important part of the vegetarian diet as they supply fiber, minerals, and vitamins. They contain beneficial phytochemicals. Some contain many different forms of plant sterols, which are believed to help moderate blood cholesterol. Some of the volatile oils in nuts contain antioxidants that help counter free radical damage. Tree nuts like almonds, walnuts and pecans contain no cholesterol. Most of the calories in nuts come from fat, but mainly unsaturated fat, and fat performs some essential functions in the body.