SMART Goals in Nutrition: A Clear Path to Healthy Eating
When it comes to nutrition, many people set out with the intention of eating healthier, but all too often, these goals are vague and hard to measure. Whether it’s eating “better” or losing “a few pounds,” these general goals can lead to confusion, lack of motivation, and, eventually, frustration when results aren’t seen. Without a […]
Your Fundamental Guide to Heart-Healthy Living
Your heart is essential for life. It pumps oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood throughout the body to nourish every single cell. Your heart allows you to think, move, digest food, and do anything that any cell in your body does. When your heart isn’t working well, or has a disease, this doesn’t only affect your heart. […]
More Than Just Relaxation – The Benefits of Massage
Massage therapy is often seen as a luxury or a treat, but did you know that it offers a wide range of health benefits that go far beyond relaxation? Whether you’re dealing with stress, muscle tension, or chronic pain, massage can be a powerful tool for improving your overall well-being. Here are some of the […]
Does diabetes increase my risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
Diabetes. It’s a disease marked by the body’s inability to regulate blood sugar and complications that can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and feet. Even though it affects one in 10 people in the United States, many are not aware that numerous studies have suggested a link between Type 2 diabetes and a greater […]
5 Lifestyle Choices that Heavily Impact Senior Health & Wellness
There’s no denying it—as we age, our bodies and minds just don’t work quite as well as they did when we were younger. How we feel mentally doesn’t quite match up to how we feel physically. It becomes more difficult to recall names or ideas, our balance becomes less sturdy, chronic age-related diseases or conditions […]
What is Mindful Eating?
Theresa (Tracy) Garrett Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Certified Diabetes Educator Our fast-paced world bombards us with distractions, which can make it difficult to focus on one thing at a time, like eating. “Mindful eating,” aims to refocus our attention on the experience of eating and enjoying our food. Most of us don’t pay enough attention […]
Answers About Vertigo: What Can You Tell Me About BPPV?
Rhonda Zonoozi Exercise Physiologist & Health Coach BPPV is the most common type of vestibular disorders. It occurs when tiny crystals of calcium carbonate float into inner-ear canals, sending mixed messages to the brain. That results in brief bouts of vertigo, sometimes accompanied by nausea. BPPV stands for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The name sounds scary, […]
What is self-hypnosis and how is it used to improve health?
Carol-Ann Henritze Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist American philosopher and psychologist William James once said, “The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude.” Of course, there are myriad ways to alter one’s attitude, but one of the most effective ways I’ve found is through self-hypnosis. Self-hypnosis […]
What Exercises Help Keep Bones Strong?
Rhonda Zonoozi Exercise Physiologist & Health Coach I’ve heard that exercise can help strengthen bones and ward off osteoporosis. What are the best exercises for this? The two most important types of exercise to increase bone strength are weight-bearing workouts and resistance training, also called strength training. Any exercise or activity in which you are upright on […]
An Ounce of Meditation is Worth a Pound of Stress Relief
Sally Charalambous worked for years in New York City as a trauma nurse, a demanding job loaded with stress. She discovered that meditation dramatically helped ease not just job-related stress, but also the stress in her life. “It helped me mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually,” she says. Retired and living in Arizona, Charalambous now teaches […]
