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Physical Wellness

Physical wellness is a hugely important contributor to emotional wellness.  The human brain is a physical organ, just like the heart, and it needs appropriate fuel and consistent care to function properly.

Though we often hear of "chemical imbalance" or other physical aspects of depression or emotional distress, we often do not consider the practicalities of how that physical malfunction might develop.   Increasingly, we turn to the pill bottle for relief of symptoms, without considering practical, changeable lifestyle factors that might be contributing to those symptoms.

Increasing research indicates that brain function is affected by proper self-care (or neglect) as much as the heart or other organs.   The resources in this section will teach you the physical side of keeping yourself and your loved ones emotionally healthy.



Best Books on Physical Wellness Print E-mail

These are our favorite books on physical wellness.

1) Calm Energy: How People Regulate Mood with Food and Exercise , by Robert E. Thayer

2) The Origin of Everyday Moods: Managing Energy, Tension, and Stress, by Robert E. Thayer

3) Clutter's Last Stand: It's Time To De-junk Your Life!, by Don Aslett

 

For more books on this topic, please visit our Bookstore, and choose the category "Wellness - Physical."