Your quality of sleep has a direct impact on your physical and mental well-being, including your temperament and ability to focus. Some people simply lay their head on the pillow, turn out the lights, and off to dreamland they go! But for most people, getting to sleep and then enjoying a good night’s sleep can be a challenge. ... Continue Reading
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Six Trending Superfoods You Need to Try
With a new year come new lists of trending superfoods from around the world. Some are exotic, from far-away lands, and others can be found right in your backyard. With a growing interest in "clean eating", you are much more mindful today about what goes into your body. More whole foods, meaning less processed, are ... Continue Reading
What the 2016 Trump Election Means for Wellness
Regardless of your politics, you may wonder what happens next for wellness initiatives under new presidential leadership of Donald Trump. Professor Tim Jost wrote a very helpful Continue Reading
Healthy Habits of US Presidents
Now that I have your attention and before I show you the healthy habits of the presidents, here are 12 suggestions for you.. I challenge you to work these habits into your daily routines.
12 Healthy Habits for a Better 2017 Physical activity (just move) Forgiveness (mea ... Continue ReadingShould a New Year Require a New You? A guide to setting resolutions.
Welcome to the time of year when the societal pressure is on to create a new you: T’is the season of Weight Watchers commercials and ads for discounted home-gym equipment, magazine articles that focus on losing weight and getting in shape, offers in the mail for continuing education and getting out of debt, and it goes ... Continue Reading
How to Survive the Stress of the Holidays Part III: Holiday Anxieties
Not everyone looks forward to seeing family over the holidays.
For many of us, seeing relatives we haven’t seen for a long time, sometimes by choice, causes great anxiety and takes away from the enjoyment of the season. The holidays can also be incredibly difficult for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. ... Continue Reading