When times are tough, spiritual stamina—the ability to navigate the highs and lows of life with flexibility, openness, and acceptance—can help us to get through. Learn more about how to build up spiritual strength so you’re prepared to confront life’s challenges.

Sowing strength for the long run 

Natural is the way. We bring you credible approaches to preventative health, holistic treatments, and supportive supplements.

Health

Spiritual Stamina

School may seem overwhelming, but there are several simple strategies to help students manage stress. Next Gen Natural column by Michelle von Hahn.

Stop being overwhelmed by school

Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

Lifestyle

10 Simple Strategies to Help Students Manage Stress

Long&#x2d;term stress can wreak havoc on our minds and bodies, but there are many natural ways to reduce stress and find relief.

Stress-busting techniques that actually work

10 Simple and Natural Ways to Reduce Stress

Avoid running on empty with these strategies to combat parental burnout and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

It’s important to take care of yourself, too 

Family comes first. We equip you with the tools to create a holistically healthy family now, and for generations to come.

Family

10 Ways to Combat Parental Burnout

The holidays are a time for joy and celebration; however, there is often stress associated with these events, particularly for older adults, their families, and their caregivers. Taking the time to make small incremental improvements in diet, exercise, and social connections is an evidence&#x2d;backed way to improve your resilience to these stressors.

Evidence-backed resilience resources

Stress and Your Aging Parents

We can conquer stress to make the season merry

Ways to Conquer and Rise Above Stress During the Holidays

Stress and hormone imbalance can wreak havoc on the skin, leaving acne, eczema, and wrinkles in their wake. Learn how to mitigate stress and strike a balance in your hormones to cultivate a happier reflection in the mirror.

Why that matters and what to do about it

Beauty starts within. We celebrate natural, organic beauty that is better for the planet and helps you look and feel your best.  

Beauty

Your Skin is Stressed Out

We seldom give much thought to the most automatic mechanical function we all engage in—breathing. But research is uncovering the many ways in which the way we breathe can have significant effects on our health. Take a deep breath … and read on.

… for better health at any age

Breathe Deeply …

Exploring the stress-lowering benefits of ashwagandha

alive

alive US

Staying Sane When Your World’s Upside Down

Here’s how to make stress work for you.

Exercises to get the zone and the Zen 

Fitness

I Stress, Eustress, We All Stress Without Fitness

To avoid the damaging effects stress has on our body, it’s crucial to consider the use of integrative modalities to our current medical approach to stress.

Unearthing Evidence-Based Integrative Remedies to Stress

Try these tips to help lower stress levels and bring a little calm back into your life.

5 Tips to Help Lower Stress Levels

Modern&#x2d;day stress relievers have long&#x2d;established roots in the mists of time. Get into these top 10 calming herbs....

Stressed? These Are the 10 Best Calming Herbs

These stress relievers have long-established roots in human history

We examine the supplements that are thought to help manage and relieve stress.

What the science says

Stress Relief with Supplements

Typical stress-management tips are to slow down and do less. Here’s why embracing the right kind of stress can actually make stress work for you.

Make Stress Work for You (by Embracing This Kind of Stress) | alive

Embrace the right kind of stress

How to Make Stress Work for You

Being extra busy can send your stress levels—and weight—sky-high. Try these simple strategies to stress less for a healthier brain and body.

Stress Less to Make Both Your Brain and Body Healthier | alive

For a healthier brain and body

Stress Less …

Music is a science-backed way to slay stress, but all songs are not created equal. Researchers say this might be the most relaxing song ever.

Stress management