Our body is built to handle stress, but not all day, every day. The natural response to perceived threats is a healthy one, yet it’s important we return to baseline when the threat has passed. Take time to pause, check in, and create an environment you can succeed in… Sleep: Our body releases chemicals, cortisol and adrenaline, when we are…
If you’re eating for more hours over the course of the day than not, there’s a good chance you’re consuming more food than you actually need. Being aware of when you start, and finish, eating over the course of your day can have many positive long term benefits to your health. The human race evolved having seasonal, and often limited,…
There’s no better time than now to improve upon your health! When trying to get back on the right track, we’re faced with a range of decisions. Here are three categories to consider while exploring your next health habit strategy… Achievable: Think of this category as your “baseline”. These are practices that you have already established as habit over the…
Sciatic nerve discomfort, or sciatica, can be extremely uncomfortable. It’s a common lumbo-pelvic disorder that develops chronically in most cases. Having a basic understanding of the factors involved can help you prevent, rehab and reverse sciatic nerve pain. Sciatica is the term that is used to describe inflammation of the the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts in the lumbar…
The last 50 years has been an absolute roller coaster ride when it comes to nutrition. It turns out the cheap, highly processed, and sugar loaded foods that have dominated our nutrition profiles are linked to every major chronic disease. If you haven’t yet, it’s time to transition to a real food breakfast. We have bought into many misguided stories…
If your diet consists of a lot of processed foods, there’s a good chance you are deficient in many important vitamins and minerals. Nutritional supplements are a billion dollar industry and available everywhere. Here are three things to think about when deciding what’s right for you… They Don’t Offset a Poor Diet: Recent studies by the CDC show that less…
Think golf hurt your back? Has running worn down your knees? Is tennis the reason your elbow hurts? Often times we sustain an injury while participating in an activity or sport. Learn to take a broader perspective for the elements related to physical performance. Injury or discomfort during performance often reveal some broader patterns to be aware of. It’s challenging…
A fun and tasty side dish that everyone should have in their arsenal. Only takes a little olive oil and simple seasoning to produce this can’t miss favorite. Here’s the recipe to roll with! Before You Get Started…. -Slice the potatoes as evenly as you can. You don’t want some getting burnt and others still soft. -Use Parchment Paper, as…
Todays world offers an infinite number of possibilities to create the experience that we want. Whether you are an at-home parent, entrepreneur, or climbing the ranks at a major company, taking pride in self care and growth has the power to enhance and shape your professional journey. Embrace the opportunity to share the best version of you. Prioritizing personal health…
Starting a meditation practice can be hard. Nobody “finds enlightenment” after the first few attempts, so its easy to get discouraged. Nevertheless, the practice has so many benefits it’s worth finding something that fits your style. Here’s a few options for those tortured with sitting still… Walk In Nature: A change in scenery can do wonders for rerouting the dialogue…