SoulBeing Blog
News, information, and resources to help you understand and improve your health.
Going Beyond Dry January
Reasons to consider cutting back (or cutting out) alcohol consumption for good, and resources to support your efforts. Alcohol use is a primary health concern in the United States. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),...
SoulBeing to Expand “Care for the Caregiver” Initiative Through New Client Relationship with The Dempsey Center
This partnership expands access to healthcare services available as an employee benefit. PORTLAND, ME – January 25th, 2024 – SoulBeing, the world’s first complementary and alternative medicine network focused on whole-person health, today announced that they have been...
How to Hibernate
SoulBeing November 2023 Newsletter Climb under cozy covers Sleep until spring. Some days, hibernation seems like a really smart idea. Or if not a smart idea, at least a tempting one. This time of year it is easy for me to feel out of sync. As the natural world slows...
HSA? HRA? FSA? LPFSA? What’s the Difference?
And does it matter which I use for complementary or alternative medicine services? As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers and employees alike are looking for ways to manage these expenses. One popular solution is the use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs),...
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+...