By ena ganguly Walking is probably one of the most beneficial types of movement for our bodies. So why not engage in it more often? The best way to get it in to our routines is to schedule it in. Designate a certain time and day of the week specifically for walking. Even 30 minutes of walking does our bodies …
Accessing Health Care as Queer People of Color
By Bryan Garcia We all deserve to be able to take control of our wellness, advocate for ourselves, and find autonomy in our well-being. We deserve to feel welcomed with dignity and respect when we step into the waiting room at a doctor’s office and have a health care provider (HCP) that wants to know who you are so that …
Power of Morning Routines
By ena ganguly Many world leaders and savvy businesspeople cite their impeccable morning routines as one of the reasons for their success. Now, I’m not writing this with the intention to encourage you to be like these folks, because we know that they can be problematic, and oftentimes, approach their health in a capitalist sort of way, often shaking hands …
Three Great Benefits of Gardening
By ena ganguly These past few months, many of us have ventured into or rediscovered gardening. Perhaps because we are spending more time at home, or because we want to grow our own food, even if it’s a few herbs that we use regularly. Gardening is so beneficial for not only our physical health but our mental health as well. …
Relishing Leo Season In All Its Glory!
By ena ganguly August is Leo season, as in, the month of self-celebration and living without a care in the world. One of the three fire signs, there is something truly regal and intense about this zodiac sign as it takes center stage with utmost confidence and enthusiasm. Here is a pretty succinct summation of all zodiac signs’ potential during …
Managing Expectations and Revisiting Intentions
Photo featuring a Filipinx woman by Chona Kasinger for Disabled and Here, a publisher of free stock photos featuring and celebrating disabled BIPOC in the Pacific Northwest. By Bryan Garcia Can you believe 2020 is halfway done? As we look back, it may be hard not to notice that a lot of well-thought-out plans and wonderful ideas have been derailed …
Benefits of Drinking Tea
By ena ganguly Drinking tea is a global activity that many communities of people partake in almost every day. Food and drinks have often been a literal meeting point for family, visitors and communities. It’s often over a cup of tea that we get to share in our realities and experiences together. Here is a great video about just a …
Resetting Our Intentions
By ena ganguly We are halfway through the year 2020. I’m still processing that, simply because these past few months have been so unexpected. I never thought I would not be able to go to the movies, get a pedicure with my boo or sit and eat inside a restaurant. I mean, technically, the state of Texas tells me I …
Five Ways To Celebrate Summer During COVID-19
By ena ganguly If you’re like me, you haven’t lived through a pandemic before, which means this is the first time you, me, all of us, will experience the summer time during a pandemic. So, how does one spend the hot summer months during a time when COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in Texas and hospitals are nearing capacity? This is …
Thoughts on COVID and Staying Grounded
Photo featuring a Black non-binary person by Chona Kasinger for Disabled and Here, a publisher of free stock photos featuring and celebrating disabled BIPOC in the Pacific Northwest.By Bryan Garcia As QPOC, we are part of a community that is particularly vulnerable to the health risks and economic impact of the virus. This is due to higher rates of tobacco …
