March On: Small Steps to a Stronger, Healthier You
When working with people, my focus tends to center on what you put in, on, and around your body. We talk about what foods will support their well-being, how they may benefit from supplements and herbs, and how environmental toxins affect their health. However, I have come to realize that exercise is equally, and some […]
Healing the Heart Chakra: Daily Practices to Open, Balance and Connect
For those unfamiliar with Chakras, seven energy centers reside in our body along the spine. Each is associated with energetic aspects of wellness and balance in the mind and body. The seven Chakras are the Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, and Crown. The Heart chakra, located in the center of the chest, […]
The Full Picture of Eating: Exploring the What, When, Where, How, and Why
As so many of us look to lose weight or change some of our biomarkers, what we put in our bodies is important. But I want to go beyond weight loss when discussing healthy eating. So let’s look at the what but also the when, where, and how that may be sabotaging you when it […]
Here Comes the Sun: Amazing Health Benefits From Mother Nature
What one thing can improve your sleep, lift your mood and decrease stress, increase energy, support bone health, support a healthy immune system, support a healthy metabolism and be completely free. The beautiful big ball in the sky that provides warmth to our planet, energy to plants, and makes life possible is often given a […]
Five Steps to Embracing Change
Change isn’t easy. Anything new can feel uncomfortable, especially if that change is about letting go of something. Every decision we make is a choice, and each choice has benefits and consequences. If I have a cup of coffee at 3:00 in the afternoon, it may have the benefit of keeping me awake at that […]
Exactly How Full is Your Glass?
Picture a big glass goblet filled to the halfway mark with water. How do you see it—half-full or half-empty? Consistently finding the glass half-empty—and the world as a difficult place— is a hallmark of negativity. Research has found that a negative outlook can contribute to depression to heart disease, to lowered immune system function. It […]
How to Make Changes That Stick!
Our mindset and nature to protect our comfort zone are very strong, so to achieve those goals, your desire has to be stronger than the comfort zone. The desire for a permanent change from our current weight, work-out routine, or chaos, whatever that goal is. You have to be strong enough to adapt, set new standards, and […]
Mindset is EVERYTHING!
If I have learned one thing over my lifetime, it is that mindset changes everything. As we move into 2021, you’ve probably got your list of resolutions ready to go. It’s always at the top of our list to make health a priority in the New Year, which is a noble and incredibly vital goal […]
The Magic Formula for Daily Pleasure
“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” ~Unknown Doing one pleasurable thing per day (or more!) is the most powerful antidote for gray, dull, or stressful days. Here are a few ideas to get you started. 1. Make an “I love” list. […]
Mind Set Changes Everything
As we continue to navigate this crazy pandemic, which seems to have turned the world upside down, many, if not most of us are navigating a host of emotions. We do not always have control over what is going on in our world, but our mindset and how we view things can change everything. First, […]