We’ve all been there: lying awake in a new bed in an unfamiliar room, exhausted but unable to sleep. It’s stressful and it’s frustrating. And in moments when your body especially needs rest, like when you’re preparing for a procedure, recovering from surgery, or living with an illness, it can be particularly challenging. No matter what the reason, here are some of our favorite ways to ensure a good night’s sleep.
As our part of the world begins to emerge from the pandemic, we find ourselves in territory that’s both uncertain and new. If you’re currently living with a challenging diagnosis, recovering from surgery, or weathering a life transition, you may be thinking extra carefully about how you can boost your energy and continue to support your body’s natural immunity.
Here at Arkeras, when we think of “aging gracefully,” so much of what we mean is acknowledgement, celebration, and gratitude for the gift of what is: a face, body, spirit, and mind that bear the traces of a life well-lived. Today, we want to share with you a few of our thoughts and perspectives on settling into a deeper relationship with your own process of aging.