Learning what the common triggers for eating too much food are and how to manage them is our best defense against expanding waistlines. Food is an essential element of life that can be one of the most pleasurable. Unfortunately, overeating is now leading to a growing global public health problem. More than two-thirds of all [Read More…]
So oftentimes, clients will say that they are too tired to go for a walk or to workout. However, a good refreshing and mind-clearing walk may be the perfect answer. When determining if you are fatigued, consider that there are two types of fatigue, emotional and physical. What is emotional exhaustion? Emotional exhaustion can occur [Read More…]
Depression is common affecting 300 million people globally of all ages. People with depression have an increased risk of stroke and death from heart disease. Are you at risk? During the past month, have you often been bothered by: 1. Little or no interest or pleasure in doing things? Yes/No 2. Feeling down, depressed or [Read More…]
Only 1 day left to celebrate Halloween, and we see the pumpkins everywhere. People all over the world perceive Pumpkin as a Halloween decoration, yet this kind of fruit is also a nutritious food with many health benefits. 1. Lose weight Pumpkin is low in calories, starchy and tastes similar to sweet potato. It is [Read More…]
The weight gain begins with Halloween. Then comes Thanksgiving, the biggest day of food consumption in America, where an average American will eat 4,500 calories! During Christmas and New Year’s, we are in a vacation mindset, allowing unhealthy foods to be allowed and exercise to be procrastinated. And we then top it off with the [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company Vacation fosters physical wellness and improves happiness & family bonding! Is there any scientific research that shows taking time off is good for health? Yes! “Health is not about the weight you lose, but about the life you gain.” In addition to the well-documented business benefits of vacation (higher productivity, stronger [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company Although chronic lifestyle diseases are among the most common and costly of all health problems, they are also among the most preventable. Prevention encompasses health promotion activities that encourage healthy living. Prevention is all about early detection efforts and strategies for the management of existing diseases and complications. What are the [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company 1. Try to Consume no MORE than 25 grams of added sugar per day. MAKE IT EASY: Familiarize yourself with food labels, not your taste buds. 2. Eat at least 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables. MAKE IT EASY: Visit the local Famer’s Market. With a little olive oil and seasoning, [Read More…]
Article By Kia Sanford As we move into Autumn here in the Northern Hemisphere, now is usually the time we move from extroversion to introversion, from energy expanding outward to a more contemplative way of being in the world. I like to think of this transition as a time to think about the intentions we [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company What is health empowerment? A process through which you gain greater control over the decisions affecting your life and health. We should feel empowered, so we take responsibility for our health, lifestyle choices and follow a healthy lifestyle. Those of us who are empowered and engaged in our own self-care tend [Read More…]
