Wellness Mama Queen

Your day has spiraled into a cyclone of   stress. Nothing seems to be going right. Everything sparks fits of frustration. Who is going to throw you a lifeline? What will pull you out of the gravitational grip of your bad day? Frequently, it’s your pet. That’s one of the great benefits of pet ownership. They can melt your stress away. Cuteness, cuddles, and unconditional support after a hard day is just the start of what your pet can do for you. The anecdotal evidence of pet-owner benefits is backed up by plenty of evidence of how pets can improve overall health. Whether you’re single, have children, are young, elderly, or have special needs, research shows having an animal you love is good for your   mental, emotional, and physical health . If you aren’t allergic to them, pets are good, healthy additions to your family. Physical Benefits of Owning a Pet Exercising, caring for, and just being around pets can boost your overall physical health, lower your risk of developing cert...

It’s often easy to practice gratitude when you’re on the receiving end of life’s greater fortunes. It could be the birth of a healthy baby, getting a promotion at work, or celebrating good health, or winning a major award. It can be trickier to feel grateful during times of hardship or the doldrums of everyday living. But making a simple shift in attitude can better color your worldview, leading to better  mental, emotional, and even physical well-being . In fact, numerous studies have shown that having a general attitude of gratefulness and appreciation improves your overall sense of well-being. Read on to learn about the benefits of gratitude to your mental and physical health. And get easy tips for integrating more gratitude into your life. Gratitude Improves Your Mental Well-Being One of the most impactful benefits of regularly practicing gratitude is that it provides an outlet to purge negative thoughts and emotions. Experiments tested what happened when people thought back on...