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EVERYTHING IS HELPED BY EXERCISE

Spring has arrived, and the month of May is blooming with a myriad of health observances.  May health promotions include: Allergy and Asthma Awareness Arthritis Month Better Sleep Month National High Blood Pressure Month Mental Health Month Older Americans Month Osteoporosis Prevention Month Physical Fitness and Sports Month Stroke Awareness Month

National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month.  There is so much confusing and conflicting information about nutrition, many consumers simply throw in the fork and eat whatever whenever, convinced that trying to “eat healthy” is too hard, and that scientists will change their minds about what’s healthy anyway. 

To the Heart of the Matter

February is a month to “take heart”.  In the heart of winter’s short days, long nights, cold winds, and post-holiday weariness, it is easy to become disheartened.  However, it is vitally important to reconnect with your spirit, recommit to your goals, and reclaim your whole self.

Instead of a New Resolution ~ A New Perspective

Traditionally, this is the time of year for new resolutions.  Usually made with  determination and fresh hope, these resolutions are often wavering in February, and melting away with the last snow of March.  Perhaps the goals were unrealistic, or the expectations  hindered by perfectionism.  Maybe “all or nothing” thinking made it easier to give up […]

Balance, Blessings and Gratitude

As the holiday season approaches, many of my clients and readers express some measure of anxiety around dealing with the over abundance of food and beverages.  Here are some key elements to remember: 1.  Moderation and Balance 2.  Avoid “All or Nothing” Thinking 3.  Keep Moving 4.  Maintain an “Attitude of Gratitude”

Fall into Fitness – Autumn Book Review

As the weather changes from hot, humid, and rainy to crisp and clear, getting outside to walk, jog, bike or rollerblade becomes more pleasant.  However, autumn does bring its own set of fitness challenges with fewer daylight hours and approaching   holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Hanukkah filled with excesses of food, drink and calories […]

Meditation, Mood, and Movement

The ancient practice of meditation is making news!  The use of modern brain imaging technology shows that an individual’s brain has a natural “set point” for good and bad moods, with greater activity on the left front side of the brain associated with “happy – calm”.  Greater activity on the right side is associated with […]

Focus on Children – Special Bonus-Size Edition

As summer swims towards Labor Day, parents begin to think about “Back to School”, encouraged by sales promotions and bargain offers on school supplies.  But are our children getting “short-changed” when it comes to their well-being? When it comes to physical health, there is the need for regular pediatric check-ups, dental visits, and eye exams.