You are the most important person in your life, and you owe it to yourself to get to know your body better. Why? Because learning to listen to your body …

Getting to Know You

Developing a Health Mindset
A healthy lifestyle begins with a healthy mindset, because our thoughts drive everything in our lives. We derive our self-esteem from our self-talk, and that self-esteem drives whether or not …

Joy and Your Health
Joy is a foundational part of living a healthy life. Part of being joyful is living in the present moment, letting go of depression and anxiety and focusing on what …

10-3-2-1-0 for Better Sleep
Twelve years ago, I was really struggling with sleep. I would lie awake for hours, ruminating over my day and worrying about tomorrow. When I did finally fall asleep, it …

Post Holiday Self-Care
For some, the holidays are a magical time of joy and family. For many of us, it’s a time of stress. Whether it’s family pressure, trying to put on a …

Eating a Rainbow
Last week, I talked about crowding out as a strategy for improving your diet that would set you up for success even through the holidays. This week, I talked about …

Crowding Out
As we gear up for the holidays, all of us are going to be tempted with foods we shouldn’t eat and foods that make us feel bad. Crowding out can …

The Importance of Natural Movement
Last week, I talked about the book The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest. This week, I wanted to take a little …

Book Review: Blue Zones
First, let me apologize for my absence last week. My horse colicked. I spent half the day trying to get a vet out to treat him, and the other half …

Eating Healthy on a Budget – Part 3
Two weeks ago, I talked about how adding fruits and vegetables to your diet can not only add nutrients to your diet but also decrease your grocery budget. Last week, …