Are you ready for a mindful holiday challenge to bring in the New Year feeling good? The holiday season does bring on many challenges which can impact your health. There's too much food, lots of parties, lots of stress and limited time. You may feel sleep deprived or stressed about finding that perfect gift [...]
When I was in the corporate world, my afternoon break began with a walk around 3pm. I loved the fresh air and the movement helped clear my mind. But before heading back to my desk I would stop at the small store to get a drink and a snack. I would reach for a [...]
Drinking soft drinks is a part of the American diet – it goes perfectly with pizzas and burgers. You’ll find it in restaurants, at sporting events, and in movie theatres. According to a Gallup Poll, 48% of Americans drink at least one 12-oz soda a day. But what is this popular drink doing to [...]
Every day the alarm goes off and the morning preparations begin. If your house is anything like mine, the snooze button gets hit one too many times, maybe you are running late after your morning workout, the kids aren’t cooperating, or you are trying to finish up some household chores before heading out for [...]
"Milk. It does a body good." "Got Milk?" "All you need is cheese." "Have you had your dairy today?" "Milk looks good on you." These successful marketing campaigns have made us believe that dairy is good for our health and needed to build strong bones. Dietary Guidelines for Americans [...]
Growing up, I remember eating a bowl of Frosted Flakes cereal or Strawberry Pop Tarts for breakfast with a tall glass of orange juice – especially on mornings when we were rushed. A big dose of sugar to start the day. These foods were ‘fortified’ so this is healthy, right? I remember feeling [...]
Have you ever felt dull aching pain, tenderness and stiffness in your muscles after a strenuous workout? Then you have probably experienced delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Muscle soreness is thought to be caused by small tears in muscle fibers causing an inflammatory reaction at the cellular level. Epsom salt baths, [...]
