Another little talked-about effect of COVID-19
With all the COVID-19 lockdowns, layoffs, job losses, destruction of small businesses, emptying of life savings and uncertainty about when and if life will ever return to normal, it is safe to say that the effects of this situation may linger and cause pain and suffering for far longer than the virus ever would. And that is especially true when you consider the far-reaching and potentially deadly effects of chronic stress. Most...
Beyond BO—what sweating really means!
I ran 10.25 miles yesterday morning and to say I was sweaty afterwards is a bit of an understatement. As a matter of fact, my son (who turns 22 years old today!) looked at my running shirt that was literally dripping and said laughingly, “Nice, Mom. You going to wear that to the office today?” (Wise guy.) All kidding aside, whether we like it or not, everyone sweats from time to time and that’s...
How to prevent (or stop) quarantine weight gain
Depending on where you live, I hope and pray whatever lockdown applies to you will be coming to an end soon. But if these last six weeks have taught us anything, it’s that being quarantined and weight gain go hand in hand! If I’m singing your song, then listen up—because there are ways that you can stop the quarantine weight gain cycle and get back on track toward a healthier bodyweight! Here’s how: [[big4]]Know...
Why you’re always hungry (and how to stop it!)
In the midst of the Coronavirus quarantines, there is an abundance of memes popping up on social media making jokes about people eating constantly out of boredom. But for some people, being hungry all the time is no laughing matter and has nothing to do with staying home—it’s their reality. If that includes you, here are some surprising reasons why your inner dinner bell might be clanging way too often…and how you can help...
10 smart tips for a longer, healthier life
As much as I would like to say otherwise, despite all our scientific and medical “advances,” we’ve reached a very dismal point in our human existence. For the first time ever, children of today are not expected to live as long as their parents did. There are many factors that are contributing to this grim fact—overuse of pharmaceuticals, environmental toxins, degradation of our food supply, and unhealthy lifestyle habits are some of the major...
A shocking cause of low energy (and how to turn it around!)
One of the most common complaints I hear from clients is that they lack energy. This can have a domino effect on every area of your life! When your energy level is in the tanker, the quality of your work (or school work) suffers, it can have a negative impact on your relationships, and forget exercising (which in turn can pack the pounds on you)! What makes this challenge especially tricky is that the causes of low energy can run the...