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Aug 21, 2023 · Healthy AgingMy 7 Point To-Do List for Aging Well – and Slowly!
One of the most frequent questions I get from my patients is: “How do I slow down aging?” I get it. Nobody wants to look, and more importantly, feel like they’re getting old. And by “getting old,” they mean losing the spark and sparkle and wrinkle-free skin they may have taken for granted in their twenties and thirties. What I tell them is, if you follow some basic rules of slowing down aging, you’ll help take care of the wrinkles on the outside of you at the same time you’re addressing the wrinkles on the inside – dysfunctions in the way your metabolism, cardiovascular system, immune system and your brain work, in other words the big things that can reduce both the quality and the quantity of your years on the planet.
Aug 18, 2023 · MovementIs Stretching Good for You?
Here's the latest science on stretching. Plus, we have eight mobility exercises to help you build flexibility.
Aug 16, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – What Is Magnesium Oil?
Are you curious about magnesium oil? Let’s dive into what it is and why people are turning to it for various health concerns.
Aug 14, 2023 · Health & Wellness9 Ways to Tame Anxiety Naturally
To put it mildly, we live in an anxiety-triggering era which can do a number on your mental and physical health. With life in an almost constant state of rapid, and occasionally head-spinning change, it can be a challenge for even the mentally healthiest among us to keep anxiety at bay. Doom and gloom flooding the news, social media and our everyday conversations, saturating our psyches 24/7, small wonder people are on edge these days. The good news is that while anxiety may be almost impossible to completely avoid, there are a number of toxin-and-drug-free non-addictive ways to tame the beast. Here are a few of my favorite healthy approaches to help take it down a few notches.
Aug 11, 2023 · Healthy AgingThe Secret to Longevity: The Gut Microbiome
Aging is a natural process, and while we cannot control time, there is a remarkable ecosystem within us—the gut microbiome—that might hold the key to aging gracefully.
Aug 9, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – Remove PFA’s From Your Water
A growing body of research is shedding light on the potential detriments lurking within our tap water - learn how to clean yours!
Aug 7, 2023 · Health & Wellness7 Physical and Mental Benefits of Vitamin Sea – and How to Get Yours
It’s as if your body and brain are telling you somewhat explicitly that they need some ‘TLSea’ – and they are: research shows that folks who live in close proximity to coastal waters report substantially better health, both mentally and physically, than their land-locked counterparts. The good news though is that even just a visit to, or a view of, a ‘blue space,’ be it any body of water, can have a positive impact on mental health, particularly on depression – so indulge in this natural treatment brought to you by Mother Earth.
Aug 6, 2023 · Healthy AgingHealthy Aging and the Brain: 5 Ways to Improve Neuroplasticity
The importance of exercising our brains as we age and advice for easy ways to strengthen cognitive functioning.
Aug 2, 2023 · Health Coach TipsRecipe – Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad
Bursting with colors, textures, and a harmonious blend of ingredients, this 2-4 serving dish is not only delicious but nutrient-dense.
Jul 31, 2023 · Healthy Aging5 Health-Enhancing and Life-Lengthening Benefits of Grandparenting
Parenting. As any mother or father can tell you, it’s not easy. Rewarding, for sure, often joyous, but it’s still a job that can sometimes feel overwhelmingly challenging. (Remember the terrible two’s? The teen years?) But, when all those years of parenting give rise to the next generation and you become a grandparent, delight becomes the default. As a very proud grandfather, it is pure joy to watch my young grandson grow physically, mentally, emotionally is a thing of beauty. And, seeing how much he loves having Janice and me spend time with him, fills us with love and gratitude as we nurture this very special, life-long relationship.
Jul 28, 2023 · Health & WellnessThe Key to Forgotten Happiness
When we fully notice and appreciate something, we create a pathway to joy.
Jul 26, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - The Link Between Stress and Aging
From accelerating cellular deterioration to compromising overall well-being, chronic stress has a profound impact on our physical and mental health.
Jul 24, 2023 · Health & WellnessHow to Kick Forever Chemicals Out of Your Body and Your Life!
Over the last few months, you may have been hearing quite a bit about ‘forever chemicals,’ or PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which encompass roughly 4700+ man-made chemicals that don’t break down in our bodies or in nature and, no surprise, have the power to wreak havoc on our health. As more of the dangers associated with PFAS have come to light, safe to say the concern about these nasty toxins has radiated far beyond the wellness community to ordinary concerned citizens, which recently has resulted in almost half of the states in the U.S. enacting over 100 laws to ban or restrict the use of PFAS to help curb the chemical assault.
Jul 21, 2023 · Nutrition11 Berries to Eat and Their Health Benefits
These nutrient-dense fruits are good for so much more than breakfast and snacks. Enjoy them as often as you like.
Jul 19, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – Fix Your Sleep Associations!
Understanding your personal sleep associations can help improve sleep quality and combat insomnia. What do you know about sleep associations?
Jul 17, 2023 · Health & Wellness10 Ways to Use Your Brain to Break Bad Habits and Lock in Good Ones
When you come right down to it, the major part of living a healthy life boils down to developing good habits and weaning yourself off the bad ones. When you’ve got a routine that incorporates the essentials and dispenses with, for instance, regular desserts or alcohol or hours of streaming and bingeing as your unconscious default, you’re in business. This doesn’t count as a revelation – good habits are good for you, bad habits are bad. But, it's the next step, the “how,” that isn’t so obvious – what are the best ways to internalize those healthy habits and rid yourself of the compunction to do the unhealthy things?
Jul 14, 2023 · Healthy AgingUnlocking Your Brain’s Potential: Increasing Neuroplasticity with Functional Medicine
Neuroplasticity enables the brain to rewire itself, supporting memory formation, rehabilitation after neurological conditions, and overall brain health and longevity – discover how to promote it here!
Jul 12, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – The Importance Of PNS Activation
In today's fast-paced and chaotic world, stress has become a common companion for many people – however, our bodies possess a remarkable mechanism to counterbalance stress. Discover it here.
Jul 10, 2023 · NutritionWhy Choline is So Essential for Your Health – and How to Get Yours
If you’re not familiar with choline, well, you’re not alone. In fact, choline wasn’t even recognized by American health authorities as “essential” until 1998, so it is, in its way, a relative newcomer. And, while our bodies do produce some small amounts of choline, we need to be mindful to consume a sufficient amount of this essential nutrient in our diets or else we’ll be in trouble. It turns out that choline plays a key role in many of the, yes, essential things that the human brain and body need to do, from thinking clearly to smoothly pumping blood to burning fat for energy.
Jul 7, 2023 · Health & WellnessHow Humans Are Wired for Compassion
Our brains are wired to care for others, even when it may seem like too much to ask.
Jul 5, 2023 · Health & WellnessHealth Coach Tip – The Benefits of Aromatherapy
Harnessing the power of scent, aromatherapy offers a unique and delightful way to enhance our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Jul 3, 2023 · Nutrition9 Simple Ways to Make Your Kitchen a Greener and Healthier One
Though plenty of people still cling to their plastic, these days we know that doing so is bad news. Over time we’ve realized that plastic-based convenience comes at a high price, exposing our bodies to far too many health-bashing endocrine disruptors or EDs. What makes EDs so scary is that they have the power to wreak havoc with your hormones – think stimulating cancer development and triggering immunity, fertility, metabolic, developmental and cognitive problems - so in short, it’s time to get this crap out of your kitchen and your life.
Jun 30, 2023 · MovementHow Positive Emotions Supercharge the Effects of Exercise
Psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, on how a joyful approach to exercise can help people reach their fitness goals more easily.
Jun 28, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – The Benefits of Creativity
The relationship between creativity and health is a fascinating one. Embracing your inner artist offers up many health benefits.