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Feb 10, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Mindful Eating
It's easy to forget to chew your food thoroughly when you are rushing around, eating at your desk, or socializing - but when it comes to proper digestion, it's important to slow down and take your time.
Jan 27, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Troubleshoot Your Health
Troubleshooting is something we usually do at work or for your computer or car… but the concept is something we should apply to our personal health on a regular basis.
Jan 20, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Create Daily Habits
We are constantly talking about the importance of creating new healthy habits. In fact, one of Dr. Lipman’s favorite sayings is “It’s the ordinary things we do on a daily basis that have an extraordinary healing effect.” It is true!
Jan 13, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Monthly Resolutions for 2021
Monthly resolutions for the new year are the perfect solution to boost your wellness throughout the year.
Dec 23, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Flexible Holiday Eating
It’s the holidays and along with the season comes lots of holiday food. Celebrations might be a little different this year, but whether you are home alone, with immediate family or roommates, or out for a visit or two, you will most likely encounter some of your holiday favorites. Mashed potatoes, cookies, bread, stuffing... AKA, all the carbs
Dec 16, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Recommit to Your Health
The pandemic has thrown us all for a loop. Schedules are different, work is different, stress is high. And with that it has been hard to stick to the healthy daily habits that support us and keep us healthy. If there is an area (or two or three) that has started to slide, it’s time to recommit and we have some useful tips for you.
Dec 9, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Tiger Nut Flour
Finding good alternatives to your favorite foods can help get you through an elimination diet and even show you that there are other delicious choices out there. One great alternative to flour made from grains is Tiger Nut Flour.
Dec 2, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Take a Bath
With so many stressors happening in the world and now also trying to navigate the holidays during the pandemic, we all need a little self-care. That might sound out of reach - who has the time and money to make “self-care” happen right now? But there’s a simple and inexpensive way to get self-care tonight - an epsom salt bath!
Nov 25, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Virtual (Health) Book Club
What a perfect time to create a virtual book club! It’s an opportunity to see friends who you miss due to COVID restrictions (from anywhere in the country or world!) and an opportunity to get healthy with the support of like-minded friends.
Nov 18, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Baby Steps
We are constantly bombarded with ideas to create a healthier lifestyle. Change your diet, increase your exercise, meditate daily, sleep more, be grateful… And while we probably need a little of all of these, most people aren’t going to wake up tomorrow and perfectly implement every “health tip” you read. Baby steps will help you get there.
Nov 11, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Where's the Fiber
We love a lower carbohydrate diet - low carb equal low sugar and low sugar is very important for overall health. With some patients we even experiment with a completely grain free diet! One of the most often asked questions when we put someone on a grain free diet (after “What am I going to eat for breakfast?”) is “Where will my fiber come from? Should I take a supplement?”
Nov 4, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Virtual Winter Exercise
The weather is changing and it’s getting harder to get outside to exercise. Do you have a back up plan? With the pandemic bringing everything online, you might find something new to try. Exercise studios across the country (and the world) are now available to you in your home. Is there a class you’ve wanted to try, but the schedule didn’t work for you? A class that looked fun, but you were intimidated by it? A local studio that you never made it to? Go to their websites now and see if they have online classes.
Oct 28, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - All in One Cleaning Tip
There are many harmful toxins lurking in household cleaning products - toilet cleaner, detergent, dish soap, window cleaner, floor soap, etc. While we know it’s best to avoid environmental toxins for our overall health, sometimes it’s hard to part with a favorite cleaning supply. Get over it! It’s time to move on to more environmental and personal health friendly cleaning.
Oct 21, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Working from Home, Stress-Free
For everyone working from home due to the pandemic… Do you feel like you are living at the office? Is there a blur between work life and personal life? It is time to create a routine to deal with the new reality of remote working.
Oct 14, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Eat the Whole Egg
This question is asked often in the Eleven Eleven office, “Is it ok to eat the whole egg - whites and yolk?” And our answer is YES! The yolk and the white of the egg have different properties and when eaten together they are protein and nutrient rich powerhouses!
Oct 7, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Drink Up
We all know we need to drink water, this is not a new health tip! But with most everyone’s schedule and life turned upside down over the last 6 months, we need to re-up on our daily habits. Drinking water isn’t as easy with a mask on, and while you might have kept a full pitcher of water at your desk pre-pandemic, what are you doing now?
Sep 30, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Try an Elimination Diet
Have you been experiencing symptoms that you just can’t figure out? Do you feel bloated and inflamed, or maybe you have a skin issue or joint pain that doesn't make any sense? Did you know there is a healing tool you can tackle on your own to give you insight into what is going on? You do! It’s called an elimination diet.
Sep 23, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Preserve the Summer Harvest
Summer is sadly coming to an end, but you can keep that summer-y feeling all year by preserving the season’s gorgeous produce to use throughout the winter. Depending on your freezer size and the amount of time you have on hand, you can stock up now and benefit later.
Sep 16, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Simple Weekly Meal Planning
Meal planning is key to sticking to a healthy diet. Even if you have a general idea of what your week looks like, it will help you stay on track. One of the easiest ways to make bad choices is not knowing what you will eat at your next meal, which can be a downward spiral of unhealthy choices!
Sep 9, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Walk with a Friend
There are still a few good months for outdoor activities, and while our usual exercise routines might have been upended because of the pandemic, we can still get outside for a walk. Walking is a wonderful form of exercise and partnering with a friend can add a much needed social boost!
Sep 2, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Mocktails
Turns out that alcohol consumption has gone up during the pandemic. And it certainly makes sense as people are trying to calm their nerves during this stressful time. While the initial feeling of relaxation might feel good in the moment, alcohol can actually exacerbate the feelings of anxiety and depression, and disrupt your sleep.
Aug 26, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Digestive Bitters
Most everyone feels like their digestion is a little sluggish on occasion. Maybe a heavy meal or dinner on- the-run didn’t agree with you. So what’s a person to do?
Aug 19, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are little nutritional powerhouses that people either love or hate... or know nothing about them!
Aug 12, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Your Sustainable Kitchen
Want to make your kitchen more sustainable? A few simple tweaks can make it happen.