Emotional Regulation as Preventive Health: A Missing Piece

Emotional Regulation as Preventive Health: A Missing Piece by Natalie Grinvalds, MPH, PhD, BS, CHES Introduction Despite significant investment in workplace wellbeing initiatives, many organizations continue to see rising burnout, disengagement, and stress-related absence. This points to a key gap in many strategies: limited attention to how employees respond emotionally to workplace stressors. Emotional regulation, the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in…

Why Mouth Breathing Makes You a Target for Colds & Flu via The Buteyko Clinic

The Buteyko Clinic International published this article: If you frequently contract colds despite maintaining a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and overall healthy habits, you are not alone. Many individuals experience recurrent illness despite these efforts. An often overlooked factor is breathing patterns. Mouth breathing, especially during sleep, can subtly compromise the body’s natural defenses and increase susceptibility to viral infections. This article examines the influence…

Abstract illustration of mast cells releasing mediators, representing neuroimmune signaling and the skin’s response to stress and sensory input.

When the Body Over-Reads the World: Mast Cells, Sensory Intelligence, and Emotional Skin

Mast cells are often introduced in medical training as the foot soldiers of classic allergy: histamine-filled, quick to degranulate, and responsible for hives, flushing, and the familiar arc of allergic reactivity. But the last decade of research has recast them into something more complex—and far more interesting. Mast cells are increasingly understood as neuroimmune interface cells: immune cells that both respond to nearby nerves and…

Bringing Healthcare Into the Kitchen: Harnessing the Power of Food as Medicine

Bringing Healthcare Into The Kitchen: Harnessing the Power of Food As Medicine

Bringing Healthcare Into the Kitchen—Harnessing the Power of Food as Medicine. Discover how small steps in the kitchen can spark big health changes.

Why Workplace Wellness Programs are Becoming a Must Have

Why Workplace Wellness Programs are Becoming a Must Have

In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, employee wellbeing is no longer nice-to-have — it’s a priority. Stress, burnout, and declining mental and physical health don’t just affect individuals; they directly influence productivity, engagement, creativity, and retention. One company that has embraced this forward-thinking approach is Vesta, an industrial real estate owner, developer, and asset manager of industrial buildings and distribution centers in Mexico, with approximately 100…

Lifestyle Medicine Initiative resources – Global Wellness Institute

Lifestyle Medicine Initiative Resources

Lifestyle Medicine Initiative Resources A curated collection of reports, webinars and media from the Lifestyle Medicine Initiative.   Bringing Healthcare Into The Kitchen The Power of Food As Medicine Webinar Bringing Healthcare Into The Kitchen Harnessing The Power Of Food As Medicine Deck The Future of Brain Health | Lifestyle Medicine,Vascular Vitality, and Neuroplasticity Webinar The Future of Brain Health | Lifestyle Medicine, Vascular Vitality,…