Maryland Kinesiology and Wellness Institute

07/15/2025

🧠 Your brain has built-in tools to help you feel better — and they don’t all come from a pill or a pricey solution.

Here's how to support your mental health by boosting your natural “feel-good” chemicals: 💚 Oxytocin – Connection 💙 Dopamine – Motivation 🧡 Serotonin – Stability 💜 Endorphins – Relief

None of this is a fix-all — especially when you're carrying trauma or deep exhaustion. But small steps can help nudge your system gently toward balance. Even just one of these today counts. Be kind to your nervous system. 💛

🧠 Your brain isn’t broken — it’s trying to protect you.

When we talk about “feel-good chemicals” like oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, we’re really talking about how the nervous system finds moments of safety, connection, and relief.

But here’s the truth: 👉🏽 If you’ve lived through trauma or chronic stress, accessing these states can feel impossible.
👉🏽 What looks like “laziness” or “low motivation” might just be a nervous system stuck in survival mode.
👉🏽 And no — this list isn’t a prescription. It’s a menu of options, not obligations.

💡Even one of these actions — a few minutes of sunlight, a kind word, a deep breath — can gently remind your body: you’re safe enough to feel better.

You don’t have to do it all.
You just have to start where you are.

07/11/2025

Watch my free class and discover the hidden causes of serious fatigue, and how to refill your body's energy resevoirs naturally.

07/09/2025

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06/20/2025

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Reflexology points to consider.

03/18/2024

Since the $7.99 charge is coming, I do not give permission to Facebook to charge $7.99 a month to my account, also, all of my pictures are property of myself and not Facebook!
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08/24/2023

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07/03/2023

06/28/2023

06/26/2023

Healthy Breakfast Cookies

I can't wait to try these! SIX to choose from!

Ingredients

LEMON BLUEBERRY
2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup dried blueberries (you could also use fresh)

CARROT CAKE

2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrot

CHERRY CHOCOLATE

2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chocolate chips (I used mini non-dairy ones)
1/2 cup dried cherries (You can also use fresh)

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER

2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup +1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

BANANA BREAD

2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

TROPICAL

2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup diced dried pineapple
1/2 cup diced dried mango
1/2 cup dice dried apricot
1/2 cup chopped cashews

Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and stir. Next, add all remaining ingredients and mix again until everything is combined.
Use a 1/4 cup scoop to scoop the batter onto the parchment paper. Pat the tops down a little and bake cookies for 15-17 minutes, until firm and cooked through. Let cool on a wire rack before eating.
Via~shelikesfood.com
Yield: 12

05/29/2023