Physical Wellness: making choices to avoid harmful habits and practice behaviors that support your physical body, health and safety
Resources to Read
This article by Jim Horne appeared in the journal, Sleep Medicine in 2014 and provides insight into the evidence base of sleep hygiene.
This article from the Wall Street Journal explores the emerging science of hormetic stress and the work of Dr. Epel at UCSF and Wim Hof's breathing method.
In this physical wellness article published in a wellness series by the American Nurses Association, the importance of physical wellness to sustain the energy needed for every day life is discussed and useful tips provided.
Resources to Watch or Hear
Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine hosts regular podcasts to investigate various areas of scientific development in neuroscience and health.
Part One of a three part mini clinic on women's health, specifically this addresses mood and hormones.
In collaboration with the UC San Diego Center for Integrative Nutrition, the Berry Good Food Foundation convenes a panel of experts to discuss the rise of comprehensive medicine and nutritional healing to treat chronic disease and maintain general well-being.
Resources to Engage
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A central, trusted resource for information on health related issues.
This site is the hub for all things Wim Hof and The Method of creating conditions of cellular stress (see article in activities to read above).
Website for the CDC's health initiative to connect people in their efforts to pursue physical health.
In this PDF guide from SAMHSA focus on reading page seven, then to extend the activity and engage for personal reflection and wellness fill in page eight.