Your Body Isn’t Broken, Just Confused
You've done everything right. You cleaned up your eating, cut back on sugar, maybe even started walking every morning. And yet...
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When Healthy Habits Don’t Add Up
You exercise regularly. Your plate is full of colorful fruits and vegetables. You’ve swapped fried foods for lean protein, cut back on sugar, and even make sleep a priority. By all accounts, you’re doing “everything right.” So why do you still feel tired? Why is the...
7 Late Summer Wellness Tips
The nights and days are cooler. Darkness comes earlier. The sky looks like fall. I even saw some leaves in Michigan that had turned brilliant red. How quickly summer has just about passed us by…again. The transition from late summer to early fall can take a toll...
August Anxiety. Sunscreen vs. School Bells
This time of year, I feel a mixture of emotions. On the one hand, summer is in full swing. The flowers are thriving, temperatures still soar, and there’s lots of daylight to enjoy. Then there’s the other hand. School supplies are on sale everywhere. Families are...
Celebrate Smart with Memorial Day Tips
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many of us look forward to picnics, cookouts, family gatherings, and the unofficial start of summer. But before we dive into the long weekend fun, let’s take a moment to reflect on what this holiday truly represents. Memorial Day is a...
How to Stop “Night Worrying”
Ever find yourself lying in bed, staring at the ceiling while your mind races through tomorrow’s to-do list, replaying conversations, or wondering if you forgot to pay a bill? You're not alone. The result: Instead of enjoying a deep slumber, we start chewing on our anxieties—but...
10 Simple Tips to Ease into Fall
Fall is officially here. I know this not only from the calendar and fewer hours of daylight, but by the temperature of my house when I wake up in the morning. BRRRR! Oh, and I’m already cleaning up leaves in my flowerbeds and around the yard. Seems...
7 Tips for Late Summer Wellness
Labor Day weekend is upon us, signaling the unofficial end of summer. I’ve noticed the sun setting a bit earlier each day. This week in NW Indiana, we’ve been experiencing 90+ degree heat, along with stifling humidity. Yet, the prior week we experienced 70-degree days with nights that...
10 Easy Steps to Kickstart Your Health Journey
Welcome to 2024. Year after year, resolutions involving health, fitness, weight loss and eating healthier top the list. How about you? Do you have you some health goals to work on in this New Year? In case you do or are considering it, here are 10 easy steps...
Making Your Holidays Healthier and Happier
The holiday season, spanning from Thanksgiving to New Year's, is often synonymous with joy and celebration…stress, anxiety and perhaps a bit of weight gain. Balancing holiday indulgence with healthy habits is key to enjoying this festive time without compromising your well-being. Here are some tips...