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3 Ways That Outdoor Play Affects Child Development

By Jessica Van Antwerp, Owner, Integral Travel It’s no secret that being outdoors in a natural and unpolluted environment boosts our serotonin levels and improves our mood. A walk through the park or bike ride through the forest can help…
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5 Reasons You Should Group Travel

by Jessica Van Antwerp, Owner Recent data has shown that people are traveling more this year than in recent years. As COVID calms down with vaccinations and boosters, most travel-starved people are making up for lost time. Group travel in…
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Three of the most popular travel destinations for families in 2022

by Mike Sheer, guest contributor Travelling with family can be a great way to bond and create lasting memories. It can also be an opportunity to learn about new cultures and explore different parts of the world. For children, family travel…
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Healing Hearts and Changing Lives

Our owner & CEO Jessica Van Antwerp loves the opportunity to talk about the story behind Integral Travel. She's particularly grateful that people have transitioned into consciously choosing which businesses to support based on the…
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Benefits of Self-Massage

Healing physically will help you heal mentally. Whether dealing with sore muscles, tight headaches, or general body pain, massages may be a helpful path to recovery. Countless trips to the spa might not be feasible to your wallet, but don’t…
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Mind-Body Connection: 4 Ways to Care for Your Body Holistically

Taking charge of your health and wellness starts with understanding the mind-body connection. You may think that mental and physical health are exclusive, but rather they are deeply connected. Understanding both mental and physical health and…
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4 Wellness Practices to Relieve Summer Stress

Summer is officially here! Although there’s a lot to look forward to in the warmest season of the year, there are still many factors that can cause stress. With so much going on during the summer, it can be easy to neglect your wellbeing and…
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Less Stressed Life Podcast

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, our owner & CEO Jessica Van Antwerp joins host Christa Biegler. In this episode, they discuss following “yes” signs, leading retreats, immune healing from nature, Qigong, energy exchange,…
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Ways to Reduce Vacation Stress 
and Enjoy Your Time Off

Oftentimes, lack of planning in our daily lives can lead to unnecessary stress; vacations are no different. According to a study by Harvard Business Review, 80% of people find planning to be the most stressful part of taking a vacation. Before…
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Maintaining Good Indoor Air Quality to Keep Your Family Healthy

by Scott Sanders, guest blogger www.cancerwell.org Most of us think of air pollution as something that happens outdoors, the accumulation of smog, factory smoke, and auto exhaust. But dangerous air can be found indoors as well. In fact, bad…