The healthy living equation: movement + sleep + nutrition + a positive mind = optimal health We can only achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle if we are proficient in each of the four categories on the left side of the equation. This blog will focus on the nutrition portion
Read the following statements. Do they apply to you at the present moment? I fall asleep within 15-20 minutes of lying down I regularly sleep a total of seven to nine hours in a 24-hour period My sleep is continuous; I don’t have long periods of lying awake when I
“I opened two gifts this morning. They were my eyes.” Imagine if you started your day with that simple thought; that it is a blessing just to wake up and experience another day. Would the rest of your day unfold differently? Would you treat yourself and others with more respect
In the past week, have you felt any of the following: Anxiety about work or home responsibilities A lack of relaxation time in your schedule Aches, pains and tense muscles especially in your neck or shoulders Low energy, headaches or insomnia If you answered “yes” to any or all of
Staying motivated and setting goals may seem challenging, but anyone can set an achievable goal and take the steps necessary to complete it. You may have to make some sacrifices along the way, but the results will be worth it. The true challenge is consistently climbing toward your goal, day
“A comfort zone is beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.” – Unknown What dictates the size of a goldfish is its environment. Sure, genetics play a role, but when put in a small bowl, the fish’s growth will be stunted at around 4 inches long, dying before reaching its
The world is giving you a reset button. With unforeseen challenges also comes immense opportunity. You are free from commitments, appointments and overloaded schedules. You are free from excuses. You have a chance and the time to improve yourself, your relationships and your health – and to press reset. You
Now is the perfect time to sit down and think about the unwanted friend that may be negatively impacting your health and your life – stress! You know the symptoms that stress can plague you with: anxiety, trouble sleeping, physical aches and pains, feelings of helplessness and irritability; but, did
Mindfulness: the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. –Mindful.org Being mindful, even for a minute, is no easy feat. Our minds process between 50,000 and 70,000 thoughts per
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