We hear a lot about work-life balance nowadays, but what is it, really? After going through the pandemic and the subsequent shifts in our work and home lives, many people have started to re-examine their lives and what is or isn’t working well for them. Many people realized how much Read more…
By now we all know the importance of proper nutrition to general health. The most effective way to achieve optimal nutrition is to focus on the five main food groups—fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy. All of these play a key role in supplying our bodies with vital nutrients. We Read more…
I’ve said many times that the term Wellness is a very big umbrella and there are many aspects of our life that fit under that umbrella. Our bodies and minds need to work together to function at our peak. Most of us view wellness as referring to nutrition and exercise Read more…
We all have personal goals, intentions, and ambitions we would like to fulfil within our lives. Robert Schuller once said, “It’s unfulfilled dreams that keep you alive.” There is a lot of truth in that because it is human nature to want to have things to look forward to and Read more…
I was having a conversation with a friend recently. She was really down on herself for what she felt was a big mistake she had made in her work. She was being so hard on herself that I felt I had to say something. Her self criticism wasn’t doing anything Read more…
When was the last time you sat down and took inventory of your good qualities and characteristics, your strengths? Do you know what they are? When we don’t know and appreciate those good things about ourselves and, more importantly, use them in our lives, we are leaving untapped those parts Read more…
I often get asked for healthful dinner ideas. Eating healthy is a priority in our family, and weeknights don’t always lend themselves to lengthy meal prep, so I’m always looking for easy, fast and healthy when it comes to meal planning. Fish is a mainstay for us, and salmon, cod Read more…
In my last blog article, I discussed the fact that many of us are looking to find alternative ways to exercise, given that COVID-19 has required us to shelve our usual activities, at least for the time being. Today I’m discussing weight training, and why I believe it’s an important Read more…
Because it is summer and also because it’s been an unusually intense summer, I thought I’d lighten it up this week with my all-time Favorite Fruit Salad. It’s quick and easy, and the perfect addition to a summer barbecue or picnic. Enjoy! 1 Cantaloupe cut into chunks 1 Honeydew melon, Read more…
I’ve always believed in living a healthy lifestyle and, in the age of COVID-19, I think it’s taken on even more importance. Since this is a new disease, for now the main risk factors seem to be age, and individuals with underlying medical conditions or those who are already otherwise Read more…