I think I could safely say that most of us have come face-to-face with the all-or-nothing thinking mentality. And especially with our health. As you know, I’m a holistic health coach and a running coach. I’ve seen this in both sets of clients over and over again, especially with those who live busy and full […]
Get set free from the diet mentality and lifestyle by healing what’s inside. Last week we talked about how to escape the diet mentality through this holiday season so that you can truly enjoy yourself in this season without worrying about how much you’re eating. This week we’re talking about engaging with what’s really going
How to Stop Stress Eating with Mindfulness During the Holidays The holidays can be a really trying time for those hoping to build up their health. It can be a time mixed with a lot of emotions: full of joy and full of challenges. So trying to eat well can often go “out the window”
Fatigue is something that all of us experience. It’s only natural for us to feel fatigued if we experience something that is physically, mentally, and emotionally stressful. The body’s response to stress is to release hormones (cortisol) that help us deal with stress. These hormones can give us extra speed and strength, which make it
How to Listen to Your Body Paying Attention to Your Body’s Signals for Optimal Health Episode 5 Your body is a marvelous creation! It speaks to you when it’s doing great, and it also speaks to you when things aren’t so wonderful. But that’s the beauty of it – your body gives a ton of
5 Reasons You Crave Too Much Sugar And How To Stop The Cycle Did you know that our brains are almost naturally hardwired to crave sugar(1)? Sugar is a refined carbohydrate and when we ingest carbs our brains release serotonin. This is a so-called feel-good chemical which means we essentially get a little buzz of
One of the greatest threats to the efficiency of the immune system is stress. Stress is sometimes referred to as the “fight or flight” response or you could say the “deer in the headlights” look or thought process or lack thereof. In stress, you can think too much and stop breathing properly as a result.
Recent headlines show that awareness is growing about the connection between chronic inflammation and many serious health conditions. In fact, it appears that chronic inflammation may be the cause – rather than a symptom – of these conditions. Medical experts now believe that your diet and other lifestyle strategies can play a major role in
