Inner Self Magazine

1 week ago | innerself.com | Rita Hogan

Image by Simon Elliott What it means to treat your dog as an ecosystemHow terrain theory challenges germ theory in veterinary careThe role of herbs and natural compounds in canine healthHow overuse of antibiotics harms your dog’s microbiomeTips for strengthening your dog’s inner terrainby Rita Hogan. author of the book: The Herbal Dog. Nature teaches us that everything is connected. The dog-as-ecosystem model of canine herbalism centers on your dog as a reflection of nature.

2 weeks ago | innerself.com | Alex Jordan

What is an emotional slump—and how do you know you’re in one? The hidden causes of mental fatigue that wear you downHow to snap out of a slump and find your focus againSimple daily habits to prevent future emotional crashesHow emotional resilience turns struggle into strengthby Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comLet’s start with what it’s not: laziness, weakness, or a lack of willpower. An emotional slump is a state of low energy, low motivation, and often low self-worth.

2 weeks ago | innerself.com | Alex Jordan

How and when accent bias forms in childhood and adulthoodThe hidden ways language discrimination affects societyNeuroscience reveals how exposure rewires unconscious biasReal-world examples of reducing bias in education and workplacesSteps individuals and institutions can take to value speech diversityby Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comImagine meeting someone for the first time. Before you even register their face or handshake, their voice cuts through. Instinctively, you form an opinion. Intelligent?

2 weeks ago | innerself.com | Alex Jordan

Why are artificial sweeteners so popular? What benefits do artificial sweeteners offer? What are the hidden health risks of artificial sweeteners? Is natural sugar really safer? How to make the best choice for your health goals? by Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comPicture the post-World War II era: prosperity booming, processed foods flooding the market, and a new national obsession with thinness brewing. It was the perfect storm for artificial sweeteners to emerge as saviors.

2 weeks ago | innerself.com | Alex Jordan

What does difficulty standing say about your health? Which muscles and systems are involved in getting up? Top causes behind sitting difficultySimple home tests to measure your mobilitySteps you can take today to improve strength and balanceby Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.comMost of us glide through our days barely noticing the small aches and shifts in how our bodies move. A little stiffness in the morning? Must have slept wrong. A moment of extra effort getting out of the car?