SoulBeing Blog
News, information, and resources to help you understand and improve your health.
What is CAM, Anyway?
Many Americans are disillusioned with the high cost and limited effectiveness of traditional healthcare, and are turning to CAM as a way to take control of their own health. This has led to a growing movement towards integrative medicine, which combines traditional and alternative treatments to provide a more holistic approach to healthcare.
What is a Lifestyle Savings Account?
Lifestyle Savings Accounts (LSAs) are a new employee benefit strategy gaining popularity among employers. LSAs are designed to help employees save money on everyday expenses such as groceries, gas, and healthcare costs. These accounts are similar to Health Savings...
Women’s Health Access
Employers in the United States have an important role to play in ensuring that their employees have access to quality healthcare. This includes access to women's health services, which are essential for the well-being of female employees and their dependents. While...
Short, Sweet, September
SoulBeing September 2023 Newsletter Most years of my life have seen September represent a return to routine, a quickening from the slow pace of summer. But never has a September gone by so quickly as it has this year. In this spirit, I am going to keep this month's...
Mitigating Environmental Toxins
Environmental toxins are everywhere around us, in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the products we use. Like many internet debates, much of what we read online these days about environmental toxins can be very alarming. We should certainly be aware that these...
Prioritizing Postpartum Support
Why it matters, and what to consider. The postpartum period is a critical time for new mothers and their families. During this time, women experience physical and emotional changes, and may require additional support to ensure a healthy recovery. Appropriate and...
The Death of the “Wellness Program”
Employee wellness programs have been a popular benefit strategy for companies for years. These programs aim to improve employees' health and wellbeing and reduce healthcare costs for employers. However, traditional employee wellness programs have limitations that can...
Big, Big Feelings
SoulBeing August 2023 Newsletter My son will be two and a half next month and he is going through it lately. This summer, my happy-go-lucky second born has started asserting himself, often loudly. His frustration is palpable in these moments. His face will turn red,...
How does SoulBeing fit into my Employee Benefits Strategy?
Employee benefits have become an essential part of the modern workplace. Most employers offer a variety of benefits to their employees, such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness programs. These benefits are designed to improve employee...
Workplace Productivity Strategies
Mental clarity and productivity are crucial aspects of any workplace. Employees who can think clearly and work efficiently are more likely to be successful, and this can have a positive impact on the bottom line of employers. However, achieving mental clarity and...
Getting to the Root: what is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is a growing field within healthcare that takes a holistic approach to addressing chronic diseases, rather than simply treating symptoms. This approach has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people seek out personalized,...
Crimes Against Wisdom
SoulBeing July 2023 Newsletter Earlier this year I started working with an incredible Ayurvedic practitioner. In a short time, she has enhanced much of my understanding of my own health and challenged many of my assumptions about how my mind, body, and spirit are...
Are Naturopathic Doctors Legitimate?
Naturopathic doctors, also known as NDs, are healthcare professionals who use natural and holistic methods to treat patients. These methods include nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle counseling. Despite being evidence-based and effective, most health plans in...
Just Happy to Be Here
SoulBeing June 2023 Newsletter The past few months have been full of some big milestones at SoulBeing. We are in the middle of implementations with some incredible new clients, we are expanding our team as well as our provider network, and we have participated in...
Drummond Woodsum Enhances Healthcare Benefits with SoulBeing
PORTLAND, ME – June 29, 2023 –SoulBeing, the leading complementary and alternative medicine network, today announced that they have been selected by Drummond Woodsum to provide holistic care options and easy care navigation for its staff and their families....
Healthcare Challenges for the LGBTQ+ Community
Navigating the US healthcare system can be a daunting task for anyone, but it can be especially challenging for those who identify as LGBTQ+. Discrimination, lack of understanding, and limited access to appropriate care are just a few of the challenges that LGBTQ+...
The Crucial Impact of Self-Love at Every Age and Size
Summer is upon us, and we are in the midst of the annual onslaught of "get your bikini body now!" and "foolproof fitness plan for losing five pounds!" headlines and click-bait. These days however, we are equally likely to see influencers praising body positivity and...
Complementary and Alternative Support for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, and avoidance behaviors. While traditional medication can be...
Holistic Migraine Remedies and Treatment Options
Migraines are a debilitating condition that affect millions of people worldwide. While pharmaceuticals can be effective at treating migraines, many individuals turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as a preventative or complementary approach....
The Stories We Tell
SoulBeing Spring 2023 Newsletter Raise your hand if you’re guilty of calling this “Spring Newsletter” because you didn’t get one sent out last month? (Raises hand). I have worked very hard to evict the perfectionist that still lives inside of me, but she found a way...