There are six nutrients – protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. There are myths and misconceptions about all of them, and water is no exception. Perhaps the most common fallacy about water is that we need to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to be healthy. According to the Berkeley Wellness Letter […]
Category: Nurturing Yourself – Wellness
The journey to looking, feeling, and being your very best isn’t necessarily long and hard. Small shifts in our behaviors and thoughts often bring profound results. Keep in mind that the path is not the same for each person. Your choices, your actions, and your lifestyle need to work for you. So let’s explore your options so that you start nurturing yourself.
Alzheimer’s Disease vs. “Normal” Memory Loss
As baby boomers age, many people are becoming more aware of Alzheimer’s disease. They are particularly concerned as they notice changes in their ability to recall names and facts or occasionally misplace things. When do we need to be concerned about ourselves or a loved one? Here’s a chart compiled from the Alzheimer’s Association and […]
The Powerful Heart-Healthy Diet
The February edition of Prevention magazine boldly states that up to 70% of heart disease can be prevented with the right life style choices. This is big news since heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. What caught my attention was the assertion that diet […]
The Shopping Habit
“If it’s not in your house, you can’t eat it.” This double-meaning observation is one I frequently share with my clients. When we explore their typical food choices, they often lament that don’t have the fruits and vegetables or low fat dairy products they need on hand. If you want to eat a nutritious diet, […]
Living in Balance
Did you know that in 1973, the median number of hours worked per week was 40.6? By 1997, it had climbed to 50.8 hours per week. Work, as defined for this research by Louis Harris & Associates, includes working for pay, keeping house, and going to school. The median number of leisure hours per week […]
Creating Positive Habits
Last week we looked at the impact positive habits can have on virtually every aspect of our lives. So how do you go about adding new positive habits to your life? It’s really quite easy. You simply begin repeating an action, attitude or thought process every day for at least 21 days. Research has shown that […]
Positive Habits are Powerful
Did you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success? Habits affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are influenced by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are affected by your social habits. Your success at work is impacted by your work habits and your sleeping habits […]
Keep Your Food Safe
Do you know how to keep your food safe? Try this true-false quiz to see! 1. To keep most bacteria in a state of suspended animation, keep your refrigerator below 40 degrees F. 2. Although using a thermometer is the only way to know for sure the temperature of your refrigerator, only one in four […]
Safe Kitchen Practices
How you handle food, dishes, and cleaning aids in the kitchen can make a big difference in the safety of your kitchen. Here are some tips I picked up from the November 2011 issue of Nutrition Action Newsletter, published by CSPI, the Center for Science in the Public Interest: – Most sponges and dish cloths are […]
The 10 Commandments of Health
Do you know who George W. Culver was? I learned recently that in 1928 he was Congress’ first appointed doctor, serving for 38 years. I like his approach to wellness, his 10 Commandments of Health, because they’re based in moderation. Extreme approaches may work for a while, but they’re almost impossible to maintain, so I […]