Self-care has been a frequent topic of conversation in the last week between my clients and me. I have noticed that many of my clients are feeling extremely stressed and overwhelmed with the ongoing pandemic layered on top of the social unrest happening in Portland. While it may feel as if we have no control […]
Tips for a Better Nights Rest
With anxiety and stress running high right now, many people are experiencing struggles with their sleep. Sleep is so important to our overall health; it is imperative to make it a priority. Here are a few ideas to help you sleep like a baby. Expose your body to natural sunlight in the morning. It will […]
Five Reasons to Get Your Sweat On
After months of being stuck in our houses and having our routines disrupted, the world is finally starting to open. While we still need to be careful to stay healthy, restarting our fitness routines will go a long way to establishing our new normal. I cannot wait to return to the gym and I love […]
Keeping Busy
Many of us have suddenly found ourselves with much more time on our hands than we usually have. This extra time is leading many to feel stressed out and overwhelmed. Our social supports and usual structure have been ripped away which has led everyone I have talked with to some restless nights. One trick to […]
Avoiding the Quarantine 15
Lately, I have been hearing a great deal of talk about the fear of the Quarantine 15. Similar to the Freshman 15 we were all warned about when we went to college, the Quarantine 15 is the concern about gaining weight in this time of overwhelming stress and anxiety. While it is true this time […]
Protecting Your Immune System
Last week I talked about foods to include to protect your immune system. This week I want to talk about some actions we can take to stay healthy and sane during this time of quarantine. This time is most likely going to be challenging for most of us. Our activities and interactions with others have been severely […]
Four New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep
Now is the time when people start to set resolutions for their new year. Weight loss, eating healthier and exercising are common intentions this time of year. Unfortunately, most people set resolutions that are too restrictive and unsustainable, leading them to abandon their plans within a few weeks. Below are four intentions that most people […]
Amp Up Your Health
Amp up Your Health Clients frequently ask me for a down and dirty guide to helping improve their overall health. And while there are many factors I think they could focus on, in my opinion, the following five factors are the most important. Vegetables and Fruits: Remember the old adage of eating the rainbow. Fill […]
Cortisol Craziness
Cortisol Craziness In this hectic, busy world, people often live in a state of constant stress. The continual running from activity to activity with little time left for sleep and just relaxing forces our bodies into triggering the “flight or fight response”. The flight or fight response is great when we are faced with life […]
Carb Crazy
Carbohydrates have an especially important role in providing the energy needed for exercise and life. Carbs are the most easily used source of fuel for your body and can be found in fruit, vegetables, grains, beans and dairy products. Carbs are also important in the metabolism of fat for energy. Fat, protein and carbohydrates provide […]
Reasons to Move Your Body
Exercise is one of the most important ways that you can take care of yourself. Find something that you can make a regular part of your life, you enjoy participating in and then engage in that activity for at least 30 minutes a day. You can divide the 30 minutes up throughout the day. Just […]
Ideas to Manage Stress
We live in a stressed out anxious world these days. Most of my clients report feeling stress on a daily basis. Unfortunately, chronic stress increases the risk of sleep issues, systemic inflammation and chronic disease. Adding daily strategies to combat stress is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your health. […]
