Now that we’re in winter, our immune system is far more vulnerable to colds and, now, to the “tripledemic”: the flu, Covid-19 and its variants, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Our immune system needs to be resilient to not only resist these respiratory conditions but also to bounce back when they do hit us. The […]
How gratitude can improve your health
It’s no surprise that gratitude can improve your mental health and overall outlook on life, but were you aware of the many benefits of thankfulness when it comes to your physical health? In this blog post, I’ll take you through six ways in which gratitude improves your health. Plus, I’ll leave you with some simple, […]
What’s in your self-care tool box?
Self-care has been a crucial aspect of my health coaching business for quite a while, and with good reason. By not incorporating self-care into their wellness routines, clients lose out on a vital linchpin of holistic health and lifestyle adjustments. However, now that we’re in a “new normal” under the Covid-19 pandemic, I think we […]
Tips to reduce heartburn
The odds are that you or someone you know experiences heartburn. Around half of North American adults experience it at least once per month, and between 10-20 percent of them endure it at least once per week. What is heartburn, and why does it occur? Heartburn occurs when the strong acid in your stomach creeps […]
How stress messes with your health
Photo by Kevin Grieve on Unsplash We’re all experiencing some level of stress, aren’t we? Whether it’s temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic), stress seems to be an inevitable side-effect of 21st-century living. We become stressed when the events in our lives become too much for us to handle, whether that sense of overwhelm is real or perceived. Our […]
Eating the same food but gaining more weight?
Here’s the scenario you’re facing: you’re positive that you’re not eating more food–or “junkier” food–but you’re still gaining weight. Is this possible? Yes! You are NOT crazy! And here’s why. We both know that the whole “calories in, calories out” argument is an overly simplistic view of food, nutrition, and weight loss and gain. […]
Five tips for a good night’s sleep
Photo by Gregory Pappas – Unsplash One of the many frustrating–and wearying–mid-life changes that women experience is a disrupted sleep pattern. It’s almost like you’ve said “so long, farewell” to getting a good night’s sleep! Sometimes the challenge lies in simply being able to fall asleep. For others, staying asleep throughout the night is their […]
Why your waist circumference matters more than your weight
Let’s keep it 100% real: our weight and our waistline can make many of us feel like throwing our scale (and our tape measure) into the deepest dumpster we can find. I know there have been times when I’ve really wanted to. The aggravation!!! It’s a weird kind of relationship that we women have with […]
How to control your racing thoughts
Do you ever experience racing thoughts: the feeling that your brain is sprinting like Usain Bolt through all sorts of scenarios? Been there, done that…way too often! Racing thoughts are an onslaught of fast-moving, repetitive thoughts that may be confined to one topic or a number of unrelated scenarios. Racing thoughts feel like they take […]
Simple ways to eliminate brain fog
Ask anyone experiencing brain fog what it’s like and you’re likely to hear some of these responses: I can’t seem to think straight My thoughts are blurry I can’t remember what I just said I can’t remember what I was just thinking I get irritated easily I feel super tired/sluggish/weary I lack motivation It takes […]
