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
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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
How to Survive the Stress of the Holidays Part I: Budgeting Time and Money
The holiday season is a time for celebration, a time for gathering of family, for gift-giving, for indulging … but while those things can bring great joy, they can also trigger great stress for many people. At this time of year, we worry about so many things, from over-spending and over-eating, to how to budget our time and ... Continue Reading
How to Survive the Stress of the Holidays Part II: Sleeping, Eating, Exercising
The holiday season is a time for celebration and great joy, but they can also trigger great stress for many people. With these simple reminders, we can navigate through the stress of the holidays and find more time for ourselves and for the true joys of the season.
Sleep, Eat, Exercise, Be Merry!
This time of ... Continue Reading
How to Drink More Water & Why We Should
We have all heard, over and over again, how important it is to drink water throughout the day. Water provides many health benefits: Studies show that drinking more water can reduce risks of some cancers, it alleviates headaches and constipation, assists in weight loss, aids in organ function, improves the health of your skin, ... Continue Reading
7 Tips for Guiltless Holiday Eating
Have a healthy holiday season!
There is no easier time to toss your health aside than over the holidays. Between over-eating, squeezing in quick meals between hectic schedules of shopping and visiting family, feeling anxious about seeing family members that perhaps you don’t see often (especially if by choice!) ... Continue Reading