February 2012 ~ Heart Month

February 1, 2013 by
heart month

Stores and advertisements are full of reminders of this month’s dedication to Valentine’s Day around the world.  As love from the heart fills the air, we are focusing on the physical organ during American Heart Month.  According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States.  http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/  Research continues to highlight the impact of nutrition and exercise on the heart.  We encourage you to join us in putting that knowledge to action with small steps towards a healthy lifestyle to prevent health issues, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Couples Connection, Healthy Holidays, Healthy Singles, Mental Wellness

How Dangerous is a Cold Sore?

January 23, 2013 by
cold-sore

As I come of age and start to put more focus on starting a family, I have a growing concern for the affects my experience with meningitis will have on my family. 90% of the population is living with either HSV 1 or 2. Many are living with both.  Herpes is still a delicate matter although it has become a "common" virus within our culture. It is still a matter we would rather whisper about than face head on. There is no good or bad herpes, there is just herpes and as commonplace as herpes is today, it can be dangerous. How dangerous is a cold sore? Herpes has been around for a long time and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Skin, Physical Health, Physical Illness

Healthy New Year

January 1, 2013 by
new year

Hello!  As we bid farewell to another year, we embrace new beginnings in 2013.  January is always an exciting month as we set intentions for the next twelve months.  According to a study completed by the University of Scranton, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45% of Americans usually make New Year's Resolutions and only 8% are successful in achieving them.  The #1 resolution for 2012 unsuprisingly was to lose weight.  http://www.statisticbrain.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/ We invite you to join us in setting healthy resolutions for 2013.  Here are some quick tips in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Holidays, Inspiration, Motivation

Healthy Holidays

December 3, 2012 by
Family Pulling Party Favors During Christmas Dinner

Yes, it's that time of year.  Shopping, holiday events, family, food, and STRESS!  Join us in celebrating HEALTHY holidays this season!  It's never too early to start your New Resolutions...if you'd live more healthy consciously 2013, reconsider the portions of your family meals this month, and incorporate exercise into the mad holiday rush! :) Looking for more tips to manage stress in a healthy way during the holidays?  Consider the following: —Mindfulness...Practice the skill of being in the moment every single moment.  All too often, we get lost in dwelling on the past or worrying … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Holidays, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Mindful Parents, Stress/Anxiety