If you are like many people, the shift in time and “springing our clocks forward” with the passing of day light savings time arrived with a loss of an hour of sleep, a decrease in energy, forgetting important meetings you had planned to attend and the inconvenience of having your day hit by an unexpected…
Gratitude is a simple yet powerful practice that can significantly improve your emotional well-being. Saying “thank you” helps foster stronger relationships and boosts your mood. It shifts your focus from what’s lacking to what’s positive in your life, encouraging a healthier mindset. Regularly expressing appreciation, whether to others or yourself, can create lasting benefits. It’s…
Perfection. It’s a word that holds a lot of weight. Many of us spend our lives chasing an ideal of flawless existence, believing it’s the key to happiness and success. But what if this relentless pursuit is holding us back? By confronting and learning to embrace our imperfections, we can unlock the path to greater…
You are fundamentally an energetic being and you respond to your environment. Every cell in your body has organelles known as mitochondria that extract nutrients from the foods that you eat and make energy though a biochemical process known as cellular respiration. These energy “power plants” are more accurately defined as ancient microbes that have…
Sleep is essential for overall well-being, affecting both physical and mental health. Yet, many people underestimate its importance, leading to widespread sleep deprivation and related health issues. Let’s discuss the healing power of sleep and how a good night’s rest significantly boosts mental health. Understanding the Basics of Sleep Sleep is a complex biological process…
Contrary to popular belief, you’re not just what you eat, but the food you ingest greatly influences not just your physical health but your mental wellness, as well. Remember the old saying, “A sound mind in a sound body?” Well, the Romans had it right. We will explore why that’s so and venture into the…
Unless you’ve been living in a remote cave or have taken a vow of silence (both possibilities, but not probabilities), you probably have an affinity for and derive some pleasure from music. And unless you’re fully and consciously creating the life that you envision for yourself, you have not caught my play on words in…
Optimal health is more than simply what you eat. While whole foods are a cornerstone to achieving long-term health, it is not enough to optimize your health if you do not include other important practices, like relaxation, relationships, meditation, or regular exercise. Exercise to move your body on a consistent basis is a key strategy…
“You are what you eat.” It’s an old adage in many cultures throughout the world. However, it should really be you are what your body does with what you eat. Many people experience digestive problems because of what and HOW they eat. One of the simplest things you can do to increase your health is…
You may be working to lose weight or improve your health because you’ve faced a life threatening disease, quit drinking alcohol after years of struggling to be sober or find the romantic partner who you’ve dreamed about your entire life. You have made great strides in losing weight having lost 50 lbs. and regained your…
