Health/Wellness

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), decreasing sodium intake will save tens of thousands of lives.  Too much sodium is linked to increased blood pressure and by lowering blood pressure you will lower the risk of…Read More

We are constantly being reminded to eat right for our heart health, to lower cholesterol and avoid diabetes, but our brains are more sensitive to food than any other organ of the body. As the brain depends on healthy arteries,…Read More

As the nights get longer and the winds get stronger, the cold air becomes less inviting and more something we shelter ourselves from. Our desire to stay in, curl up and warm up in a restful way is real and…Read More

From infancy we learn to connect food with emotions. A baby associates the comforting smell and taste of milk with warmth, affection, soft caresses, gentle words and nurturing, cozy love. This multi-sensory emotional bond seals our fate for connecting food…Read More

There is a trend that has been popping up in companies across the country: wellness programs. It seems that many companies are drawing the correlation between healthy employees and productivity–which, of course makes sense. These types of programs not only…Read More

It’s the tried and tested excuse for not squeezing in that run – “it’s way too cold outside!” It’s such a prolific excuse, in fact, that many people have never experienced the joys of running in or after a snowfall.…Read More

What do you picture when hearing the word “spa?” Most would envision muscle-relaxing massages, rejuvenating facials and a chance to de-stress and relax without interruption. Most would agree that it sounds like pure bliss! Considering wintertime can be so tough…Read More

Yoga and Pilates seem to be two of the more popular forms of movement and exercise at the moment. Many studios hold both yoga and pilates classes, proving that many people devote to either or both. As a yoga teacher…Read More

A recent article from Delicious Living (reported in New Hope 360) got me thinking about sleep. Until I reached menopause, I never thought about sleep. I was always one of those lucky individuals that fell into a deep sleep as…Read More

So, here we are again vowing to stop eating so much. The holidays are over and you have probably been avoiding the scales for at least the last two weeks. If you are the one that has managed to enjoy…Read More