In life, there will be times when our go-to-friends are not available for us. We cherish friendships as they are our lifenet. So when friends blow you off, will you react or respond? You need to remember that these times have nothing to do about you. Your friend is not saying you are unworthy of … Read more
Have you been told that you have a slow metabolism and speeding things up may be an easy way to burn more calories? Did you know the speed of your metabolism has more to do with genetics and physical activity. When you eat more than what your body needs, you are more likely to use carbs and … Read more
Once again, it’s strawberries and spinach that make the top annual list of the Dirty Dozen fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides. Kale, collard and mustard greens, nectarines, apples, grapes, and bell and hot peppers follow. Cherries came in at No. 8 on the list of the 12 most contaminated foods with … Read more
Why should you consider believing in something greater than yourself? You may just consider being tethered into something greater than yourself and let it be something that will outlast you. It can be spiritual or a set of values that you live by. You can find meaning and purpose being a part of something that … Read more
Did you know that your digestion slows down and may even stop when stressed while eating? You trigger the fight-or-flight response when stressed. Here are some common gastrointestinal symptoms due to stress: heartburn, indigestion, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and associated lower abdominal pain. It’s a deep breathing exercise to do before eating when you … Read more
You take time to prepare your favorite meal and you are still hungry?Have you ever had the experience of eating a full meal and still hungry and you just cannot get satiated?As you know, stress is the opposite of relaxation. When do you feel stressed? Mostly when you are moving too fast. When you are … Read more
Mindful eating is taking time to smell the food, enjoy the visual aesthetics of it, feel the texture in your mouth, savor the flavors. In short, you are going to slow down and enjoy your meals. You no longer eat when stressed as you want to be sure that your body receives all the nutrients from … Read more
I am going to discuss natural ways to stay on a Happy Feel-Good High. And of course, no drugs or alcohol and it’s free! Are you ready? Hormones that influence your mood, thinking and overall attitude are commonly called “happy hormones.” The first hormone we are going to discuss is “Serotonin.” And what is Serotonin, … Read more
Bullying has now advanced into cyberbullying. With all the unfortunate events taking place worldwide and in our individual lives, bullying is still present. Bullying is not just present, but it goes unchecked. If you are being bullied, first know that this behavior says more about the bully than you. Nonetheless, the act of bullying has … Read more
Life is not easy for anyone. It takes work as time is always evolving with personal lives changing. Many think that money is the answer. All the money cannot make you happy nor make life worth living. Why? Your happiness would then be dependent on something external vs. internal. You will then begin to plan … Read more