lifestyle tips
3 easy ways to decrease stress
Is the daily toll of stress impacting your health? You live a busy, hectic, frantic life. Work demands, kid’s activities, relationships to nurture, a home to maintain, social activities, finances to manage, errands to run — it’s pretty easy to get overwhelmed and stressed out. Stress has become a normal part of our daily lives.…
Read MoreHow to make your health a priority
Spring is a time of new light and new possibilities. The days grow longer. We see buds and blossoms begin to bloom. It’s the season of renewal calling forth greater self expression and upward movement. If you got off track with your health and wellness goals over the winter, now is a perfect time to…
Read MoreFill yourself up first
Does this scenario sound familiar? You’ve been up since 6 a.m., made breakfast, packed lunches, chauffeured kids to daycare and school, put in a full day’s work at a demanding job (with too little resources and too many expectations), did the end of day pick-up, stopped by the grocery store, made dinner, played with the…
Read More8 ways to embrace spring
I hope wherever you are, you are starting to notice some signs of spring. While the weather may not be in spring mode yet, perhaps you feel like being more social, active and outgoing, which are all signs that the season is about to change. Here are eight tips to energize and uplift your spirits to get ready…
Read More3 tips to help unravel your relationship with food
If you’re like most women you likely want to lose weight. You want to lose that extra 10 lbs before that winter vacation down south, tone up before your daughter’s wedding, or because if you don’t you’re likely facing something more serious like knee or hip surgery down the road. As women, most of us…
Read MoreHow to deal with your inner conflicts
You may have noticed that whenever you are pursuing a goal there’s an inner struggle that takes place. On the one hand you have a deep desire, dream or goal for your life. And on the other hand you experience challenges, obstacles and roadblocks. The pursuit seems difficult. These conflicting forces within us are natural.…
Read More5 tips to help you get a good night’s sleep
You know the benefits of a good night’s sleep. It can improve your mood and your mental alertness. Help your body repair and heal. And can even boost your physical appearance. The circadian rhythm is your biological process that wants you to be awake from sunrise to sunset and sleep soundly throughout the night until…
Read More8 causes of your food cravings
Whether it’s salty foods like chips and pretzels, sweets like chocolate and ice cream, or sour tart tastes like pickles and sour candy, most of us have some type of regular food craving. But what is your body trying to tell you when you get those urges? Chances are, it’s not that it needs some…
Read More7 Tips to beat the holiday bulge
As we enter the height of the holiday season you’ve probably already been to parties, potlucks and wine and cheeses. I might be a week or two behind with these tips, but I’m sure you’ll face a few more temptations over the next three weeks and will be able to put these tips to good…
Read MoreThe truth about cleansing – four biggest myths debunked
Thanks to much of what we hear in the media, cleanses and detoxes have earned a reputation for being unhealthy and even unsafe. When you hear the word “cleanse,” you might immediately think of an all-liquid diet, expensive supplements and short-term deprivation for short-term gains? The truth is, a cleanse or detox doesn’t have to involve any of…
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