Sunshine, flowers, and the end of school! May is an exciting time full of sunshine and adventures. This month also brings a day dedicated to showing our love and appreciation for all of the moms in our lives. Often, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to treat our moms to something special; but is one day of special treatment enough to recharge our moms and give them the encouraging ‘boost’ they really need?

Unfortunately, the change of the seasons has the capability to introduce more stressors to moms. This month, we want to encourage everyone to ensure that Mother’s Day is not the only extra TLC she receives. Let’s encourage our moms to take the time to regularly focus on their health.

Stress is an unavoidable part of everyday life but it does not have to be detrimental to our health. To the mothers of Beaverton, we want to remind you that taking care of your health and overall well-being is one of the best methods for minimizing anxiety and reducing the effects of everyday stressors.

It is time to stop believing that an “outside-in” approach to health works. A healthy, stress-free life is best achieved from the “inside-out.” It is achieved by regularly investing time in our health and minding our body’s functional care.