Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 5 – Ask for Help

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

The final day in this series is here! Congratulations! Stress is seldom under our control; how we choose to respond is our choice. Continue to practice this week’s tips to ensure stress doesn’t hinder your sleep! Again, remember that ORA is dedicated to helping you get the rest you deserve. T...

Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 4 – Socialize

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

We are 3 days into this series, and you are well on your way to developing the tools you need to battle stress, regardless of the form it takes. Since these tips can be useful in a variety of situations, remember to practice each daily so they are available to call upon in your time […]

Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 3 – Write It Down

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

It’s day 3 and the Five Day Stress Reduction series is drawing to an end. Remember that ORA Horizon is dedicated to helping you get the rest you deserve. Take advantage of our daily tips on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Read below for today’s tips. Tips to Manage Stress: Day 3 – Write it...

Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 1 – Exercise

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

Stress is any factor that disturbs a state of well-being. The consequences can be positive or negative. For example, the physical demands of exercise can result in increased strength and cardiovascular endurance. Conversely, the imminent deadline of a large project or an exam can lead to undesire...

The Trophy of Being Sleep Deprived

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

In today’s fast-paced world, functioning on limited sleep has become common place. Often times, sleep is viewed as a luxury or some unattainable pleasantry that is shelved in favor of other commitments. Most agree that sleep, when achieved at a satisfactory level, is worthy of the time spent. B...

Sleep Better Through the Power of Positivity

Posted on May 8, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

The mind is a powerful thing. Hall of Fame baseball player Wade Boggs once stated “A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results”. We can’t control everything life throws at us. Stress, in its vari...

Make progress at work by doing something fun

Posted on April 4, 2017August 26, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

Have you ever had a task or a project that you so badly want to complete, but can’t seem to move forward because you’ve run out of ideas? That can be quite a stressful time. With the deadline looming and pressure mounting, what are you supposed to do? The first – and usual – reaction […]...

Going Back to the Basics of Love: Loving Yourself

Posted on February 5, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

Are you so stressed out that you feel like days are just going by in a blur? Could you be the parent who has a full day with work during the day, driving your kids around, grocery shopping, and preparing for family meals from breakfast till dinner? The busy entrepreneur with “no time to exercis...

Coping With Stress Through Resilience

Posted on February 2, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

Yesterday was the National Get Up Day, an opportunity to share inspiring stories of people who have encountered great odds and didn’t give up, eventually conquering them. It’s a reminder that all of us will have to go through different setbacks, and we must pick ourselves up after we have fal...

How Will You Improve Your Sleep This 2017?

Posted on January 18, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

It’s a new year…did you make any resolutions? Hopefully better sleep is one of them. Read below to learn more about how the quality of your sleep relates to some of the more common New Year’s resolutions. Lose Weight Carrying extra weight can lead to health problems like diabetes and hear...