Breathe Like It Matters

Breathe Like It Matters

“Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming, energizing, and can help with stress-related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders.” Andrew Weil, M.D. The 4-7-8 (or Relaxing Breath) Exercise is utterly simple, takes almost no time,...
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Mindfulness is a way to use your mind and body to do what no one else can do for you: take charge of your health and feel more in control of your life. For over 25 years this researched based program (MBSR) has offered people from all walks of life a way to do just...
A Breakfast that Sticks to your Ribs 

A Breakfast that Sticks to your Ribs 

It is the favored breakfast of farmers, they say, “Oatmeal sticks to your ribs.”  Farmers need to eat a breakfast that will hold them through a morning full of strenuous chores. Their choice of oatmeal for breakfast helps because the water soluble fiber in...
Making Food Work for You

Making Food Work for You

Smoothie Recipe pdf A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) last year analyzed a small group of 18 to 20 year old obese females. When the subjects ate a high protein breakfast (25 grams) versus skipping the meal or eating a low protein...
Avoid Overeating – Proven Strategies

Avoid Overeating – Proven Strategies

Eating is comforting, satisfying, and necessary. But when food is pleasurable and so plentiful, it can be hard to know when to stop eating. How do you communicate to your stomach that you’re done? Try these tips: Eat mindfully. After each bite, chew slowly and savor...
Eat Vegetables, Don’t Be one!

Eat Vegetables, Don’t Be one!

If you sometimes fall short on eating enough fruits and vegetables, you’re not alone. But adding color to your healthy diet can be easier with a few simple and delicious swaps. Wrap. Instead of tacos or burritos, try a wrap with lettuce or other greens. Shred. You may...
Put Your Feet in the Right Place and Stand Strong

Put Your Feet in the Right Place and Stand Strong

Your sneakers help you pursue fitness goals, so it’s essential that they are up to the job. Use this checklist to see if it’s time for a fresh pair. Go sole searching. Set your shoes on a table to look for uneven wear. If you begin developing leg or foot pain, the...