Did you find it a little harder to stay focused at work today even after you had that extra cup of coffee? You're not alone. Today is the least productive Monday of the entire calendar year. Yes, even less productive than the Monday after Super Bowl when the rate of absenteeism is at its highest. … Continue reading Cyberloafing
Words Are Only 3% of What You Say
Your words only constitute 3% of how you speak to others. The other 97% of your communication? Its a story told by your body language. As social animals, one of the most basic human needs is the need to feel love and belonging. Effective communication with others is our vehicle to have that need … Continue reading Words Are Only 3% of What You Say
It’s Growing…
The Wellness Movement is getting some mainstream recognition and gaining momentum! Check out this article from the Wall Street Journal about the role health coaches play in motivating you to improve your health by building life long habits. Think it may be time for your kick in the pants to start a more healthful life? … Continue reading It’s Growing…
Broccoli’s Cancer Fighting Side Kick
We all know that broccoli is good for us, but there is a way to make broccoli even better for you. A way to give broccoli super powers, if you will. Broccoli is like Batman. It's pretty awesome by itself, nutritionally speaking. Broccoli is full of DNA repairing and cancer fighting antioxidants, has more vitamin … Continue reading Broccoli’s Cancer Fighting Side Kick
Berry Good Scones
I had the urge to bake something last night. Something luscious,something buttery, something undeniably cake-like. What can I say...old habits die hard 🙂 So, instead of reaching for my trusted Bette Crocker cookbook and churning out something that would be absolutely delicious, but leave me feeling less than spectacular afterward, I reached for this cookbook … Continue reading Berry Good Scones
Go Ahead…Love Your Coffee
Just like many of you, I love coffee. But, as an athlete and as a Health Coach, I’ve come to appreciate coffee as more than just part of my morning ritual. As we discovered earlier, despite its diuretic effects, coffee is not a dehydrating agent. This is good news, particularly to athletes who may choose … Continue reading Go Ahead…Love Your Coffee
Coffee & Dehydration: Fact or Myth
I find when people begin to make changes in their lives, especially concerning their diet, there are a few things they are less than willing to give up. Needless to say, coffee is at the top of that list. For many of us a morning just isn’t complete without a cup of coffee. For years … Continue reading Coffee & Dehydration: Fact or Myth
Mardi Gras Means Pancakes
Today is Mardi Gras a.k.a. Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday. While most might consider Fat Tuesday a holiday of complete food gluttony, there is one food in particular that is closely associated with today. That food is pancakes. Why pancakes? Pancakes are a fast and easy way to use up all of the flour, sugar, … Continue reading Mardi Gras Means Pancakes
What’s Your Equation?
This past Friday night I had the wonderful opportunity to take part as an expert in a Women’s Indulgence Night hosted by Hall Family Chiropractic. Inside the office your eyes are drawn to the many inspirational quotes and sayings on the walls. But, there was one in particular that caught my attention... B > R … Continue reading What’s Your Equation?
When It Comes to Calories Not All Are Created Equal
I love my clients. And when a client brings me something health related they heard about, read about, or saw on the news wanting to discuss it further, learn more about it, or to better understand it, I love them even more... Case in point, a client who recently brought me this article from the … Continue reading When It Comes to Calories Not All Are Created Equal
Intrinsic Health 