I’m sure you’d agree that the sources and causes of stress can be found everywhere, but we sometimes forget that there are two types of stress: positive and negative. What is stress? Stress is the regular response to exciting circumstances, such as falling in love, starting a new job, or acquiring a new home. Stress, […]
How to make your holiday season stress-free
The holiday season ushers in a great deal of joy and warmth. There’s something extra special about this time of year, but it doesn’t come without challenges in order to keep it stress-free! A great deal of added stress is seemingly dumped on our plates, and it can be hard sometimes to stop and catch […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five Benefits of an Alkaline Diet
What’s the alkaline diet, you ask? Well, here’s a crash course on alkalinity and why it’s a big component of good health. Your potential of hydrogen (pH) level measures how acidic or alkaline your body is on a continuum from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline), with 7 being neutral, and is an important […]
