In my first blog, The Many Hats of an Orthodox Mom, even though my focus was on faith and homeschooling, every fall I would post about the things my family tries to do for cold and flu season. It only seems natural to keep up that tradition here. Here we are in the fall of…
If this is your first visit to My Wellness Basket, welcome! If you are a regular reader, I thank you for your continued support and your efforts towards wellness and holistic health! As much as I write about wellness here on the blog, I’ve realized I’ve never devoted a post to holistic health. I’ve not…
There is more to rest than the kind you get when sleeping in your bed and we actually need all the types to reach optimal health! The 7 types of rest you need for optimal health are physical rest, mental rest, emotional rest, sensory rest, social rest, creative rest, and spiritual rest. They can overlap…
Sleep and I don’t always see eye to eye. I long for it. I want it. And yet it sometimes alludes me. I know the main culprit is stress. While I’m working on that, I know it can’t always be completely controlled. So I make sure I follow good routines, get proper nutrition, exercise and…
I want to discuss sleep and how it affects our overall wellness. Sleep is my ongoing tormentor: sleep disturbances are a first indicator that tells me that I’m not handling stress well or something is amiss in my body. How sleep affects wellness is an important concept to understand because many health issues can be…
Hi! Welcome to the blog. This second post is simply an introduction to the name and the basic concept of this blog. If you missed the first post, talking about the categories you will find on My Wellness Basket and how they are all involved in Maintaining Wellness, check it out now! Something Catchy AND…
Maintaining wellness is important. But it’s not easy. What exactly is maintaining wellness? In this day and age, I can pretty much bet you have a lot on your plate. I know I do. So, when it comes to balancing and maintaining wellness with everything else in life, it can be overwhelming, stressful and pretty…