by Valerie Youngblood | Blog
We humans are social beings and our entire neurobiological, psychosocial, emotional development has evolved within association with others. We are hardwired for physical, emotional and social connection. Our very existence largely, has evolved, is sustained and...
by Valerie Youngblood | Blog
THE COMMON DENOMINATOR OF CHRONIC DISEASE Inflammation is the body’s natural way of dealing with an injury, physical or mental. Normally when the injury is corrected and healing process begins, the inflammation cascade is turned off and metabolic parameters are reset....
by Valerie Youngblood | Blog
BODY “To keep the body in good health is a duty…Otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” Buddha Exercise as medicine combines the science and technology used in sport with the science and technology of medicine to initiate a biochemical...
by Valerie Youngblood | Blog
Dementia is devastating. It steals a person’s sense of self and slowly prevents the mind from communicating intelligently with the brain. Families are left in a state of fear, frustration, anger and profound hopelessness because as of this time, there is no cure....
by Valerie Youngblood | Blog
HAPPINESS OPTIMISM According to latest research, these 2 attributes have the most impact in increasing longevity. How can you create and optimize these 2 attributes? Meditation – daily Creative Visualization – causes physical changes in the body Intention Setting –...
by Valerie Youngblood | Blog
May is Mental Health Month, so there’s no better time to pause, take a step back, and pay attention to our own well-being. At Thrive, we talk a lot about stress and the impact it has on our bodies and minds. And while identifying and addressing the root causes is...
