Tag: wellness

As I mentioned last week, the folks at the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter have reported that there are many factors under your control when it comes to preventing cancer.  Begin by affirming daily, “I enjoy perfect health in body, mind and spirit.”  Then add fuel to this intention with these nine practices: Don’t smoke or […]

Did you know that almost half of American men and one-third of women will develop cancer at some time in their lives?  No wonder it is the biggest health concern of most people!  (Cancer is not the leading cause of death, however; that distinction goes to heart disease.)  Studies show that almost 30% of those […]

Wait a minute – eat when you’re not hungry?  Why would I advise you to do that?  There are times when you should eat even if you’re not hungry, such as upon rising in the morning or after several daytime hours without eating.  There are various reasons people sometimes don’t feel hunger, including having a […]

While about 25% of adults claim to have a food allergy, only about 2% have a true allergy. Most of the rest of are experiencing some level of food intolerance, a much less serious condition. Understanding the difference can make life easier for those with intolerances while avoiding a serious reaction for those with a […]

Last week I looked at the high cost of being overweight or obese.  Today I’d like to brighten the news and give you some very doable changes you can make to keep more money in your bank account.  Let’s begin with the biggest money saver – lowering blood pressure. In July 2009 the American Journal […]

We all know that illness is expensive, given doctor bills, tests, treatments, and medications.  Have you ever thought about the additional costs of time lost from work, travel to and from the doctor, and hiring someone to do what you were physically unable to, even if it’s just washing the car?  George Washington University researchers […]

Last week I encouraged you to hold a new thought, and I suggested several for you to consider.  Sadly, there are plenty of not-so-great approaches to wellness out there that you’ll want to avoid. For fun, I’d like to share a few of my favorites with you: Ever try to seal a wound using Krazy […]

  Sometimes all it takes to shift perspective and get going in the right direction is a new thought.  Just the simplest expression can make all the difference, I’ve found.  Here a few of my favorites relating to wellness.  The first three come from my experience as a Weight Watchers Leader. If you bite it, […]

According to feedingamerica.org, “in 2010, 48.8 million Americans lived in food insecure households.”  Given that statistic, it’s hard to believe that overeating is a major problem in our society – but it is.  It’s a common issue with eating that many of my clients face.  Here are a few more ways to help you stay […]

Are you old enough to remember the AlkaSeltzer ad where a man moaned, “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing”?  I am, and although that was long time ago, overeating is still a problem for many people.  Researchers have done numerous studies on what makes people eat, and they give the following advice to […]