Tag: holistic wellness

Own Your Time: The Empowering Practice of Solitude

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Wendy Bjork, MS Mentor and Founder of HeartsOf Wellness.com   Learning to Lunch Alone: Reflecting on Life with MS Through the Power of Solitude When was the last time you took yourself to lunch? I don’t mean rushing through a drive-thru or eating alone at your desk while answering emails. I mean an intentional, nourishing lunch—by yourself, for yourself—where your only job is to be fully present with you. Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), we often navigate a life of appointments, treatments, side effects, and unexpected physical or emotional shifts.…

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How Simplicity and Self-Advocacy Can Transform Your Life

Wendy Bjork

Reading Time: 3 minutesWendy Bjork—international bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, inspirational speaker, and founder of HeartsOfWellness.com. Known as the MS Mentor, Wendy is on a mission to empower women living with Multiple Sclerosis to create a solid Foundation of Wellbeing—One Whole-istic™ Step at a Time. Diagnosed at just 15, Wendy has lived with MS for over 35 years. Her personal journey has revealed the many gaps in care and support faced by women with chronic conditions. Now, she’s committed to helping bridge those gaps and guide others toward a more empowered, fulfilling life.  …

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The Cumulative Effect of Small Unhealthy Habits

DMUSA News

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s often the small, seemingly insignificant habits that add up over time and lead to long-term health consequences. Whether it’s grabbing a sugary snack here and there or skipping your workout “just this once,” these decisions may seem harmless at the moment but can have a compounding effect on your well-being. We often don’t think of these small choices as dangerous because they don’t show immediate results. However, over time, consistent neglect in areas such as diet, exercise, or sleep can build into much bigger problems, including chronic fatigue, weight…

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