With tax day falling in April, these 30 days seem like the right fit for Stress Awareness Month. I’ll admit that stress can still get the best of me. Throw in a childhood that introduced some unhealthy stress-management habits and, well, stress can really stress me out! Being more aware has helped. I’ve gotten better at recognizing building stress—and acting …
Every holiday I tell myself I’m going to slow down! And every year I find myself rushing from one place to another and not taking in the season itself. It seems these days, that being busy is an honor and when I ask others “how are you”, inevitably the answer is “I’m so busy!” Unfortunately, always being busy is not …
What is dehydration? How does it happen during cool weather? I like this simple definition from the Mayo Clinic: “Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don’t replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated.” With cool …
A few months ago we jumped into the topic of detoxing your home. I started by talking about what constitutes a toxin. A quick restatement: MedlinePlus, part of the US National Library of Medicine, states, “Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous to humans. Toxins also include some medicines that are helpful in small doses, but …
Oh My Gosh! Best lentil soup ever!
You have been working all winter and spring to get in shape for summer. Eating better, lost some weight and feeling pretty good. Or, perhaps you are in the middle of creating new healthier habits this summer. Looking forward to getting outdoors, taking hikes, sitting in the sun, and those outdoor events like BBQ’s! Wait, what? How am I going …
A lot of articles have been written lately claiming sitting as the new smoking, and damaging your health. With summer just around the corner, the warm weather can help facilitate getting out and doing something, anything! Plan out a fun summer with the family or friends around doing different activities to move your body. Let’s start setting aside time to focus …
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