It's probably no secret that stress not only impacts your emotional health but plays a huge role in your physical health as well. But you might be surprised to learn just how much of a toll stress can take on your body if it goes...
A morning routine is necessary for focus and productivity, but what if your routine is stifling you instead of supporting you? Too often I hear of a morning routine that includes hitting the snooze button three times, groggily sitting up in bed and then looking at...
Clients will often joke that they’d “love to see what’s in my fridge.” Even friends like to snoop a bit when they’re over. I get it, and sometimes I have some explaining to do, especially when the friends find my designated chocolate drawer just above the two...
Summer is here (or is coming soon, depending on where you live!) which means that it's a great time to think about some healthy snacks that you can keep on hand. Whether you're still in the office each day or are spending more time on-the-go, you...
Healthy choices are being incorporated into meetings everywhere; high-quality meals are being made, exercise classes are being offered, and more and more self-care options are being provided. My travels have included serving multiple meeting planning groups in the last few weeks and I love hearing all...
Lunch tends to be one of those last-minute, throw-together meals for the whole family and when it comes to packing the lunch box, there's often very little variety. Whether you're packing for you or the kids, creating delicious and healthy lunches can happen with just a bit...
The brain may not be a muscle, but you can certainly treat it like one. The good news is that brain ‘workouts’ are proven to help. A study published in the Neurobiology of Aging showed that doing cognitive exercises makes the brain more “energy efficient”, which means...
Even as the main cold and flu season comes to an end, it's important to be proactive in adding foods to our plate that will help us continue to beat nasty germs. Fight off sickness with these top foods for boosting your health! 1. Spinach: It has a lighter, sweeter leaf...
Over the years as I've worked with clients in designing their wellness programs, I've had the opportunity to address the key health challenges that so many organizations face when it comes to creating a culture of wellness in the workplace. People often don’t realize how much...
Addiction played a major role in my health crisis (if you'd like, you can watch a video and learn a bit more about my story here). The problem was that I never wanted to admit it. I wasn't addicted to alcohol or cigarettes. I was addicted...
