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 […]
Remove yourself from the prediabetes zone
How did I become prediabetic? Imagine my shock when some routine bloodwork revealed some not-too-routine results regarding my blood sugar levels: I was prediabetic and, by extension, insulin resistant. My pancreas wasn’t making enough insulin, and my cells had become resistant to insulin and weren’t permitting sufficient sugar to enter them. As a result, instead […]
Spring cleaning your life
There’s something special about the warmth of springtime, don’t you think? It’s not that the sun has been absent during winter; rather, spring stirs up a renewed zeal for life and propels us into action to revive and reinvigorate our environment, even in the midst of a pandemic. So, that “spring cleaning spirit” is in […]
Present for the holidays
Do the holidays–or even the thought of them–make you feel frazzled and stressed out? Whether you’re preparing an epic feast, shopping for the perfect gift, or listening to family members fumble through a conversation, it can be a huge challenge to stay present and mindful during the holiday season. My personal trick is to apply […]
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 […]
Ways to make cooking fun again
Don’t love cooking? I hear you! That used to be me, many moons ago. I’d do any type of housework except cooking. Hated it! Part of the problem was that I didn’t see any joy in how my elders went about preparing food. It just seemed like drudgery and plain hard, drawn-out work. No fun […]
5 natural ways to deal with bloating
Do you ever feel a bit overextended in the belly after a meal? Perhaps a bit gassy? Or is it that after a particularly heavy meal, you look like you’re carrying a “food baby?” Unfortunately, bloating is a common occurrence for many of us, given that 25 percent of the U.S. population experiences it regularly. […]
Mindfulness: Does it really work?
Well…yes, mindfulness really does work! In fact, science shows clearly defined health benefits for individuals who make mindfulness and meditation a core part of their wellness routine. Before we dive into this topic, let’s make sure we’re on the same page when we refer to mindfulness and meditation. Meditation is the ancient practice of connecting […]
How to prioritize what’s most important to you
Photo by STIL on Unsplash If your experience is anything like mine, you probably come to the end of a day wishing that you had another 24 hours in order to get through your to-do list. Why do we stuff our schedules like that? Believe me when I say that I know that feeling of spinning your wheels, […]
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