Health & Wellness

7 Tips and Tricks for Holiday Eating

If you feel that holiday meals have no place for talk of health, hidden calories or portion control, good for you. If you feel that holiday meals are meant to indulge in tasty food, family and good friends; a time where you can escape and enjoy the richness of the holidays, good for you! You revel in every single moment of the holiday cheer. I think that’s great. If, on the other hand, such indulgence... [Read more]

Don’t Short Yourself on this Miracle Fluid

What if I told you there was a new drink on the market that would make you look younger, have more energy, hydrate your spine and muscles, lubricate your joints, stimulate digestion, encourage weight loss, transport nutrients, empower your body’s natural healing process, regulate body temperature, remove wastes and eliminate toxins – how much would you pay for it? Fortunately it’s not some... [Read more]

Green Tea Helps Fight Alzheimer’s & Other Cognitive Decline

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month, bringing attention to the 5.3 million Americans who are affected by this disease. Considering that Alzheimer's deaths increased 46.1% between 2000 and 2006, and that a baby boomer turns 60 every eight seconds, this is sure to be a major concern for the health and wellbeing of the nation. As many seek proactive means to guard the health of their brain... [Read more]

The Dangerous Road of a Sugarholic

Many Americans have an addiction to sugar. Most of them have no idea what it's doing to them. The average American consumes an astounding 2-3 pounds of sugar per week. For children, some estimate that number to be close to 5 pounds a week. Many of us acknowledge the battle of the classic chocolate fix or late night ice cream raids…who can stop at just one scoop?...and the hypnotic draw of... [Read more]

7 Steps to Breast Cancer Reduction

When it comes to chronic disease, breast cancer often takes center fear-stage in the hearts of American women. While I’m thrilled for the outreach and resources to women who have been impacted by this devastating disease, I also want to focus on the empowerment, not the fear, that should come with medical research and advancements. Let’s take a breath and focus on the active things the majority... [Read more]

Desk Detox: 7 Simple Steps to Clear Your Desk and Your Mind

Look around your office and your desk. What do you see? If you're like most people, you'll see files, pads of paper, and random papers arranged in a solitaire formation (I've seen it!) You also might see a collection of business cards arranged in a fan formation or perhaps they're in rubber-banded stacks. In addition, you might have the typical office supplies used during your day spread out around... [Read more]