Letter from the Editor: Tis the Season

December 4, 2011 by
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Tis the season when we gasp at how quickly the year has passed and celebrate the holidays as the New Year approaches. The holidays are enjoyable for many families as they gather together and celebrate family traditions. This time can also be challenging as family dynamics play out in full force and others face feelings of depression of loneliness as they grieve a loss or wish their lives were different. Holiday stress also becomes just as abundant as all the shopping advertising and unhealthy food choices. We hope to offer some information and inspiration as you delve into the holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Holidays, Integrative Wellness, Motivation, Stress/Anxiety

Yoga and Meditation for Holiday Stress Relief

December 1, 2011 by
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The holiday season is supposed to bring a feeling of light-heartedness and good cheer, but many of us fall prey to extra stress and tension brought on by this time of year. Family gatherings, buying gifts, cooking, decorating and a whole host of other things that can cause us to get stressed out, which can make us fall into unhealthy habits such as overeating, drinking, and lack of exercise. Taking time for yourself in the midst of the chaos for a yoga class or some “you” time can make all the difference in the world. Yoga allows us to stop, focus on our breath and our bodies, and become … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Exercise, Healthy Holidays, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Yoga Tagged With: , , ,

American Diabetes Month

November 1, 2011 by
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November is American Diabetes Month.  The timing could not be more perfect considering the month begins as Halloween candy consumption time!  We hope to motivate you to take small preventive steps for your family.  Like many health issues, the 3 main ways to prevent any of the 3 types of diabetes are healthy eating, exercise, and maintaining an appropriate weight.  Although there could be some genetic predisposition to the disease, our focus is on simple practical changes you can implement today to prevent diabetes and other health issues. If you or someone you know has already been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motivation, Physical Illness

Guilt Free Holiday Season

November 1, 2011 by
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Well that time of year has come upon us so soon. With Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays just around the corner and the colder weather approaching, it is common practice for many of us to indulge ourselves with the festive season food. Holidays are a time of relaxing and spending time with family and friends. I don’t think you should feel deprived of enjoying the food that is on offer at this time of year. If you have read many of my other articles, you will know that I do not endorse dieting. The more someone tells you to not eat something, the more likely you are to crave that food and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Healthy Holidays, Motivation