The page a day calendar sits nearly empty on the counter. It started the year full of empowering messages meant to inspire me. Just like life, some days were better than others. I can remember when the calendar was full of pages and the year was new. Each day a page is torn off one […]
It is a time to turn inwards, to be quiet and introspective. A time to sleep longer, rest and contemplate our lives. Winter Solstice is near. On December 21st, the winter solstice will mark the shortest day and the longest night of the year. The sun appears at its lowest point in the sky, and […]
Do you know that cholesterol is not all bad, in fact there is “good” cholesterol? Well, here it is. Let me bust some common cholesterol myths right now starting with the myth that “cholesterol is cholesterol” because it’s not. Depending on which of its buddies cholesterol is floating through your blood with makes a massive […]
I heard him sit up on the edge of the bed. “Are you alright?” I asked softly, trying not to startle him in the dark. “I can’t sleep, I’m shaking again” he replied. The last time he had the shakes was when he stepped down the dosage on his pain patch. He went through withdrawals. […]
The holidays are here – a time of year that’s known for its stress. You probably have several invitations to gatherings, a long list of people you need to send holiday cards to, and the daunting task of braving the shopping mall crowds to find gifts for your loved ones. All of this, on top […]
There are over 3 million Americans that follow a gluten free diet these days. Chances are you already know someone that eats gluten free. You may even have a gluten free eater at your table this holiday season. Eating gluten free is much easier today than it was when I discovered my own gluten intolerance […]
If you are like most people you operate at full speed from the time you get up until the time you go to bed. We live in a day and age that keeps us busy and stressed. How many times has your busy life and to-do list kept you from taking care of yourself? Exhaustion, […]
There were several days of mail in the box when I opened it. So many things had been going on lately and getting the mail just wasn’t on the priority list. These days the mail didn’t bring many good things, bills from doctors and EOBs from insurance companies made up the bulk of it. Just […]
Nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they know best and their advice is going to help you. Right? Well, maybe… Everyone has heard (and maybe lived through) the intense focus on how much you eat. This has gotten way too much attention […]
Would you like to reduce overeating, get help with weight loss and reduce your risk of diabetes? Would you like it to be simple? Try mindful eating. Mindful eating is allowing yourself to be aware and nurtured by the food you are eating. By following your own inner wisdom you begin to nourish yourself with […]
Do “calories” really count? Well, yes they do, but they’re not the only thing that matters when it comes to how much you weigh and how much energy you have. In other words it’s all about your metabolism. In a nutshell metabolism is how you take in oxygen and food and use them for energy, […]
Yes, it seems everywhere you turn health and wellness experts are telling you to eat more fruits and vegetables. You totally get it. Yes, they’re full, and I mean FULL, of nutrition (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, etc.). Yes, people who eat more fruits and vegetables are protecting their bodies and minds from just about every […]