Cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) is a combination of metabolic dysfunctions that can greatly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and other diseases. An estimated 47 million people in the US are living with cardiometabolic disorders. Knowing how to decrease your risk can help you live a longer, healthier life. In this noontime …
Enhance your vitality by delighting in the beauty of nature and art as you rest and rejuvenate. In this in-person class on Stanford campus, you’ll explore the calming effects of natural sights and sculptures on campus and practice gentle self-massage techniques to support heart health, digestion, and restorative sleep. You will also engage with your …
Summer is strawberry season! These sweet and juicy jewels of summer are perfect in an ice-cold lemonade, smothered in a blanket of whipped cream, or just popped into your mouth straight from the garden. They are not only tasty – they are also packed with vitamin C, rich in antioxidants, and full of fiber, making …
Unlock a new pathway to relaxation and inner focus. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Because the design evolves organically, it is impossible to make a mistake. Some have found that the Zentangle process can help promote a state of flow, calm anxious …
Learn how to experience a profound state of awareness through the practice of yoga nidra. In this online class, you will be introduced to this ancient form of mindfulness meditation and experience its profound healing effects throughout the mind, body, and spirit. This course is a combination of lecture and guided practice where you will …
Everyone wants to feel healthy and vibrant. This is true no matter what decade of life you are in. The good news is that you can take steps now to improve the way you age at a cellular level. Cellular aging is associated with your biological age, which can be years younger or older than …
Studies have demonstrated that spending time in nature can lead to a measurable reduction in stress hormones, as well as improvements in immunity, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, mood, and cognition. Rooted in ancient Japanese traditions, forest bathing is a full sensory experience that invites us to connect deeply with the natural world, calm our …
Good nutrition is critical for everyone’s health, but women have specific dietary needs to consider beyond the general guidelines. These are related to unique risk factors for certain diet-related conditions, greater risks of osteoporosis, heart disease and other conditions in perimenopause and menopause, and different needs due to menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and other fertility related …
Have you ever quietly wondered to yourself, “Am I enough?” That insatiable drive toward status, success, appearance, and achievement often arises from values imposed by our upbringing and culture which can stand in the way of an honest experience of inherent self-value. These feelings of low self-worth can lead to negative coping behaviors that reduce …
Plastics and environmental toxins are everywhere — in our food packaging, cookware, personal care products, and even our drinking water. Emerging research links everyday chemical exposures, including microplastics, to hormonal disruption, inflammation, metabolic issues, and other serious health concerns. The good news is that small, informed changes can meaningfully reduce your exposure and support long-term …