May celebrates National Osteoporosis Prevention Month, National Mental Health Month, and National Trauma Awareness Month. At first, it may seem that these three Health Observances have little in common, but they do actually have similarities. Read more
Are we careful to regard rather than disregard the skin? Do we spend even one-fourth of the amount of time we devote to cosmetic enhancements to addressing the health of this most visible part of the body? During Cancer Control Month, make a commitment to care for the skin. Read more
From the revised food guide pyramid, to the latest news about nutrient timing to enhance athletic performance, to the changing nutritional needs of growing kids and aging baby boomers, to the impact of calcium on weight loss, and the low-carb fad, nutrition is in the news! Read more
February is Heart Month. Also within this mid-winter month is Valentine’s Day, and Eating Disorders Prevention Week. At first glance, these may seem unrelated, but upon closer examination, they are intertwined.
With the media focus on American Heart Disease, obesity, and dieting, there is an emphasis on weight loss for the sake of preventing coronary artery disease. At the same time, the food and weight obsession of teenage girls in particular and women in general has connected dieting with acceptance of body and self while encouraging eating disorders. Read more
As the holiday season winds down, thoughts often turn to making resolutions for the New Year. These well-intentioned promises to eat better, exercise more, and manage stress often get off to a determined start only to suffer the discouragement of burned-out enthusiasm, time pressures, or even injury. Read more
The holidays are here! With all the shopping, food, parties, hustle and bustle, it’s easy to lose track of what’s important. Remember, the holidays are for celebrating the joy of spiritual blessings. This fact can be easily over-shadowed by the commercialism and consumerism of our society. This year, honor yourself, family, and friends with the gift of self care. Read more
With the holidays rapidly approaching, it is almost an automatic response to shift into high gear, adrenal glands in overdrive, overflowing “to do” lists, a constant inner voice shouting, “You’ll never be ready on time” or “You’ll never get everything done” – with the subtext stating, “and you’ll be a big disappointment to everyone if you don’t!” WHOA! Read more
Last Fall we began to explore the ABC’s of wellness, so this Fall we will finish our look at wellness from M thru Z.
Move those Muscles! Our bodies were made for movement. So put your mind to the muscle and transform your exercise into a mindful activity. Try moving meditation. And music! Read more
Low Carb? Low Fat? Super Slow Training? Interval Training? Information Overload? Still looking for the “secrets” to weight loss? In an interview with Oprah, she asked actor Toby McGuyer about how he lost weight for his role in Seabiscuit, then bulked up for his role in Spider Man II. “Two secrets”, he answered: “Diet and Exercise”. Read more
It’s midsummer, hot, humid, threatened by thunderstorms and hurricanes. You are tired and sticky, a bit grumpy and the last thing you feel like doing is working out. You’ve reached a choice point: do you join the 50% of folks who start a program of physical activity and then quit, or stay with the other half who stick with it in spite of obstacles? Read more