Tag Archives: Wellness

It’s an early winter morning, you’re getting ready for the day. You’ve showered, brushed your teeth, applied your sunscreen, and you’re good to go! Yes, I said sunscreen. While cold temps and short days don’t exactly feel like the time to apply some SPF, it’s vital to use sunscreen all ...

The average American makes 4.3 pounds of trash per day – now imagine that multiplied by the amount of people in the US alone. The trash that we put into our environment has a direct effect on not only our planet but, our health. The greenhouse gasses that are emitted ...

Deep breathing is one of many ways to relieve your stress and help you relax. Breathing has a lot to do with your body and how you feel both physically and mentally. You can practice these breathing exercises anywhere you are and at any time, so they are great for ...

Everyone loves a good nap once in a while, but many people do not realize naps can have a reserve effect on their sleep schedule. At all ages, from babies to the elderly, naps are an important way to “catch up” on sleep from the night before or just a ...

Snacks- can either be your friend or foe. Do you have control when it comes to snacking or are you one of those people who once you start, you can’t stop? Snacking can get pretty tricky – many have appealing packaging which try to entice you through colorful images and ...

It’s that time of year again, the temperature is getting colder and my motivation to stay active is no where to be found. Why does this weather make it so hard to get up and accomplish a workout or go on a walk? If this sounds like you, know that ...

Have you ever wanted a quick and easy snapshot of your health at any given moment that doesn’t involve any tests or procedures, and doesn’t cost a thing? Well you’re in luck! With just two fingers, and the ability to count, you can get a better understanding of your health ...

Do you ever feel like you can’t turn off the thoughts running through your head? Sometimes when we are extra stressed or overwhelmed, we tend to ruminate and let our thoughts run wild. Journaling has recently become  a popular way to combat anxiety and worry. How to start The process ...

We’ve all heard of physical health; how we feel after exercising, how we function when sick, or feeling sufficiently rested. Mental health is the way we look at ourselves, perceive the world, and why we do certain things daily. However, social health has become a category all its own. The ...

Have you ever had a great week where you’re making healthy choices about every day? You’re eating well, cooking your own meals, getting to the gym, and then…the weekend rolls around. Ah yes, how I have a love/hate relationship with weekends. It’s easy to think of the weekend as time ...