You wake up at 3am with your heart racing. You have a pit in your stomach. You feel restless, light-headed, and hot. Your mind starts to race, and before you know it, you’re worrying about the list of things that need to be done tomorrow. Though mind and body reactions may vary, these symptoms are often an indication of anxiety. Read More

It’s an age-old question: How many times a week should I be exercising? Unfortunately, there’s no magic number or simple formula to find the answer. Just like with food, the concept of bio-individuality applies to exercise, and what works for one person may not work for another. Read More

From maple syrup to stevia to raw cane sugar, there are a wide variety of sweeteners out there that may have you questioning what’s best and where to use them. Most sweeteners are made with sugar – a simple carb that is quickly converted into energy and known for giving a quick boost of energy followed by a crash that often leads us seeking out another quick energy source.  Read More

Summer is one of my favorite times of the year to try new recipes.    I search for new ideas as well as cooking old favorites.   Although I am an omnivore myself,  I love my vegetables, so I often use vegan recipes.  I love the combinations of ingredients and the tastes provided.

Try some new recipes this summer and use some of the great local vegetables that are in season right now!

 

Today is the longest day of the year, a good day to reflect on  growth.   Each of us has had an amazing life and has grown in ways we often forget.   As we think about our health journey, growth is something to honor and feed.

Learning how to be happier is one way to grow.   You may wonder how that can happen.  The field of positive psychology helps us to learn how to improve our "normal lives".   Ways we can become happier are numerous, and include gratitude journaling, meditation, exercise, meditation, and performing random acts of kindness.

From my experience as a health coach, I will add my observation of how you can become happier.  Take steps to improve your physical health.  Eat real food.   Learn to cook.   Take pleasure in eating food that is good for you. 

Happy Summer!

 

 

The benefits of the sun stretch far and wide – sun exposure is essential not only for vitamin D production but also for hormonal balancing, mood improvement, and even a strong immune system. Read More

This month, you may start to notice fiddleheads at the farmers’ market. As the name suggests, these green veggies have a curled shape that resembles the top of a fiddle or violin. They are a good source of iron and fiber and make for a striking vegetable dish. Fiddleheads are also an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Read More

If you work a 9-to-5 job, chances are much of your day is spent sitting – whether during your commute, at your desk, or in meetings. But recent research has highlighted that long periods of sitting can be bad for your health. Read More

Have you ever been so engaged in something that you love to do that you completely lose track of time? You were so present and attentive to a creative activity that everything else seemed to just fade away. In those moments of authentic joy, you experienced mindfulness. Read More

There are many benefits to using technology – traveling around the world, connecting with loved ones, learning in the classroom, and even saving lives in hospitals! However, like anything else, technology can be overused and even abused. Read More