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Katy
8:05 PM

Back Home!

After several lovely years living in coastal Delaware, I decided to move back to my favorite state of North Carolina.  Moving is not for the faint of heart, and the effort kept me occupied for several months.  Now that I am settled, I am ready to head into 2023 with renewed energy and purpose relating to my health and well being.

As I grow older, I realize more every day how important my health habits are.  I recently learned an acronym that describes the key components of healthy aging and I plan to embrace them this year.  The acronym is NEURO and the specific areas are Nutrition, Exercise, Unwinding (destressing), Restorative Sleep and Optimizing Brain activity.  That seems like a lot to work on, but the habits are complimentary and working on changes a little at a time leads to great benefits.  

In my next blog post, I will focus on some suggestions for making small changes in Nutritional habits that will lead to sustainable changes.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Katy

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5:22 PM

How to Successfully Navigate Holiday Parties: 7 Tips from a Health Coach

Holidays are on the horizon, and the requisite parties and annual celebrations are about to commence. But this doesn’t have to mean ditching diets and revoking routines until resolution time comes in the New Year. There are tried and true ways to successfully navigate holiday parties while having fun, making memories, enjoying the company, all while staying healthy! Read More
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5:17 PM

The Truth Behind Six Health and Wellness Myths

You’ve likely heard a claim about a food, exercise regimen, or wellness trend, and shared it with others, only to find out later that it’s either inaccurate or flat-out untrue. Few fields are as rife with misinformation as health and wellness. Read More
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10:23 AM

Food and Your Mood: Its Impacts on Mental Health

Good mental health translates to good physical health – and the inverse is also true. Being physically well affects mental health. Research shows that proper nutrition and regular exercise play an enormous role in supporting mental well-being. It’s also harder to keep mentally well when you’re eating less-than-nutritious foods. Studies show that fast food (a convenient, easy choice for those struggling with their mental health) can lead to feelings of depression and higher levels of anxiety. So how does diet actually impact your mood? Let’s travel to the gut and find out! Read More
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11:13 AM

Health Coach Day 2022 Recap: A Global Day of Wellness Recognition

To express gratitude for the Health Coaches in our community spreading the ripple effect of health and happiness, we hosted our second annual virtual Health Coach Day, complete with meditation, full-body movement, cooking, career development discussions, and so much more! Read More
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2:44 PM

Seven Foods that Reduce Cortisol Levels: Destress Your Diet

Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. This hormone is key in helping your body deal with stressful situations. Read More
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2:42 PM

Kick-Start Your Summer: How to Pack a Plant-Based Picnic

For many countries in the Northern Hemisphere, the month of May signifies new beginnings and fresh starts. Spring, thanks to its warmer weather, brings a chance to embrace the great outdoors and soak up the sunshine. While countries in the Southern Hemisphere are heading into winter, very few of them are bitterly cold and snowy, since the sun still regularly makes an appearance throughout May, despite the chill in the air. Read More
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10:07 AM

How to Create a Strong Support System: 10 Tips

A social support system refers to a network of people we can turn to for emotional and practical support. This group can include anyone ‒ family members, friends, peers, coworkers, professionals. Social support networks are different from a formal support group that typically meets to assist people in a shared traumatic experience; rather, they’re informal, with no preset framework, and can be tapped for any type of experience you need support with. Having these support networks in place before, during, and after times of struggle can make managing stress and other negative emotions easier. Read More
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10:12 AM

HOW TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE (PLUS FIVE ZERO-WASTE RECIPES)

According to the United Nations, roughly one-third of the food produced globally for human consumption – approximately 1.3 billion tons – gets wasted every single year. In the United States alone, 30% of food grown and purchased is thrown away each year. Wasted food also has a negative environmental impact; wasted food means wasted water, fertilizer, and other resources for growing as well as extra methane gas that’s produced by rotting food in landfills. Read More
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10:05 AM

THE ART OF BALANCE: FOUR WAYS FENG SHUI CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

Have you ever decluttered a room and felt an overwhelming sense of calm? That feeling isn’t a placebo effect – it’s feng shui. According to the principles of feng shui, clutter is a negative obstacle that must be fixed in order to promote the flow of natural energy. This is even rooted in psychology, with the belief that leaving a room cluttered leaves the brain feeling frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed. Read More
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