What comes to mind when we think about Halloween? For many of us it’s about costumes, pillowcases filled with candy, crisp fall air, hours of sorting and then eating your candies. Follow this up with the inevitable stomach ache from eating too many of them! As adults...
Is it time for a detox? How do you know if your body is toxic? The liver, which is one of the main organs involved in our body’s detoxification process, can become overburdened from diet and lifestyle choices. Personal hygiene products full of chemicals; hormones in...
Do you remember the last time you ran barefoot through a field, or laid in the grass to look up at the clouds? What about the last time you slipped off your sandals and got sand between your toes? In the field of health, this type of activity is known as “earthing”....
Do you have an established morning routine or do you tend to just roll out of bed, grab your phone and a coffee and get ready for work? What if you were able to add just 5-15 minutes to your day to establish a routine that would continue to benefit you the rest of the...
When I ask patients what their biggest hurdle is in terms of achieving their goals, I often hear “staying motivated”. Not a lack of resources or support, but an inability to remain focused on accomplishing what they have set out to do. This makes sense, because...
Are you struggling to get a goodnight's sleep? The epidemic of sleep deficiency has increased in conjunction with sitting and the increased usage of electronic devices. According to a 2011 study by the National Sleep Foundation, 63 percent of Americans say they do not...
Has Working from Home Become the New "Normal" for You? With more businesses turning virtual and less need for offices, working from home is becoming a common trend. For many individuals, going through a typical workday from the comfort of home is a new and unfamiliar...
With the weather finally warming up and many of us finding it harder to stay inside, it may be time to consider doing an all-around spring clean to make the best of the remainder of our time indoors! Not only does a proper spring clean entail riding our houses of...
Do we need multivitamins ? There is no doubt that our diet should be our main source of vitamins and nutrients. I know it sounds cliché, but, we really are what we eat. Focusing on a whole food diet is paramount. In a perfect world, we shouldn’t have to rely on...