If you want to release extra weight—especially during these uncertain times—basic self-care practices are key. Mindset is where you need to start. When you come from a place of anxiety, anger, fear, resentment or unrealistic expectations, your body will perceive these thoughts and emotions as “stress”, making it very difficult to release weight. Reduce anxiety. […]
Sunshine + Vitamin D: Are You Getting Enough?
It’s officially summer! If you have spent the last several months holed up indoors, seldom venturing outside, one of the best things you can do for your health RIGHT NOW is to spend time outdoors—every day—and soak up some sunshine. Sunlight is essential for human health…and for immune function. Optimal sun exposure is associated with […]
Coronavirus: 10 Ways to Protect Yourself
10 Ways to Protect Yourself—and Prevent Spreading of Respiratory Viruses When it comes to viruses, including the current coronavirus (COVID-19), the best defense is a good offense. Click here to understand the basics about COVID-19—what it is, who is at risk, how it spreads and current status. Below are 10 tips for reducing your risk […]
9 Ways to Cope with Loneliness Over the Holidays (Part 2)
Loneliness and the Holidays (Part 1) If you find yourself feeling lonely over the holidays, look at this as an opportunity to understand what is at the root of your loneliness and what you may need to pay attention to, or change in your life. Some ways to cope: 1. Downsize your expectations. It is […]
Loneliness and the Holidays (Part 1)
Loneliness is a universal human condition. Everyone—whether single or married, with children or without, wealthy or not—has felt lonely. Feelings of loneliness can run especially deep over the holidays. You are not alone. Loneliness among Americans is now at an all-time high. In a loneliness study, published in International Psychogeriatrics, researchers found that, among 340 […]
Your Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
The idea of giving and/or receiving the “perfect” holiday gift can evolve over time, depending on where we are in life. In my twenties, for example, receiving (or giving) health or wellness-themed gifts were the furthest thing from my mind. I remember eagerly unwrapping the first Christmas gifts from my then-boyfriend of six months. What […]