Behavior Change, Health

Addressing Underlying Barriers

Many individuals and programs only address the superficial barrier(s) (I am honestly not completely sure what to call it) when it comes to behavior change. While it is great to address the socially known barriers that can lead to serious consequences if change(s) are not made, many programs fail because the fail to address the… Continue reading Addressing Underlying Barriers

Health, Motherhood/Parenthood, Pregnancy

Weight Loss After Pregnancy

If you are a new mom or recently just had a baby you are probably familiar with the want to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight and lifestyle. It is completely NORMAL to want your pre-pregnancy body and lifestyle back, but it also completely NORMAL for things to be far from what they used to… Continue reading Weight Loss After Pregnancy

Health

Food Is More Than Nutrition

We live in a society that is focused on the “little” and the “small”. Small phones, small computers, tiny homes, little effort, and even small portion sizes and small bodies. Many of us tend to uphold aspirational ideas that are often unrealistic and unhealthy when it comes to the body and what we put into… Continue reading Food Is More Than Nutrition

Health

Meditation: What it is and what it is not

Meditation is something that everyone can benefit from. Whether it is peace, a sense of direction, a reduction in stress, or a way to collect your thoughts (and so much more!) that you are after, meditation can get you there! Meditation is something that I started looking into within the last two years. The more… Continue reading Meditation: What it is and what it is not

Health

Optimism

Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the heavily intertwined relationships between thoughts, emotions and the immune system. Within recent years there has been a shift within the medical field. Health professionals are no longer just accessing health in terms of the physical body, but also including holistic trends that take into consideration all parts of a… Continue reading Optimism

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Reviving Pleasure

We have all heard the statistics. Something like 1 in every 4 people reports that they have or are currently experiencing stress. It is not my intention to make this piece about the potential causes and solutions for stress, but rather highlight one of the key things that tends to be missing from the lives… Continue reading Reviving Pleasure

Health

ADAPTOGENS: the wonder herbs, what are they?

Adaptogens are natural, plant-based metabolic regulators that aid the body in adapting to the many stressors around us. Stressors that can include chemicals, physical activity, the environment, and even our own physiological interactions. Adaptogens are said to increase physical and mental resilience while decreasing fatigue and wear on the body. With the demanding and on… Continue reading ADAPTOGENS: the wonder herbs, what are they?