Posts Tagged ‘sleep’
Exercise benefits that don’t include weight loss
Exercise is about honoring your body When people embark on a weight loss journey, there are two main areas they turn their attention towards –> diet and exercise. Diet is a much bigger factor to weight loss than exercise though. Exercising alone to lose weight is a slow process and it rarely works without the…
Read MoreWhy you need to pay attention to the weight loss pyramid
Are you paying attention to the Weight Loss Pyramid? When someone sets out on a weight loss journey, they typically assume that they need to ramp up their exercise and eat better. These two things are important but they are not equal… and there are a variety of things to consider. Think of it as a…
Read MoreNeed a mood boost?
No question that what you eat can affect how you feel, right? Mental health and brain health are complex. So are the foods we eat, and the ways our bodies interact with those foods. While, we don’t know the exact mechanisms how food and nutrition help, we know a few ways food impacts our moods.…
Read MoreSupport your good health
Concerns are still growing around the coronavirus pandemic . To stop the spread, it’s important that we follow the guidelines set out by the public health authorities. Not only to protect ourselves but also to protect others. Along with frequent hand washing, social distancing and self isolation, support for the immune system is vital. What…
Read MoreHaven’t Changed Anything in Your Diet But Getting Fatter?
You are positive that you’re not eating more food or “junkier” food but you’re still gaining weight. Is this possible? Yes! You are NOT crazy! And here’s why. We both know that the whole “calories in, calories out” argument is an overly simplistic view of weight. There’s definitely more to the story than just what…
Read MoreThe Hormone Effect
It doesn’t matter what health issue you want to address, hormones are playing a role. It does not matter if you are suffering from fatigue, irritability, sleep deprivation, reproductive issues, anxiety, depression, blood sugar problems, headaches, or just about anything you can think of – hormones are playing a role. This can be an intimidating…
Read MoreWhy is my metabolism slow?
You may feel tired, cold or that you’ve gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down? We know as we age our metabolism tends to slow down. As a post-menopausal woman I can attest…
Read MoreIs a good night’s sleep the stuff of dreams?
Oh, that elusive sleep. That time to relax and regenerate. To heal and repair. Sleep isn’t just important for your mind and body to have energy and be alert. Lack of sleep can contribute to serious health issues which you don’t want. So let me have your attention for this “tip-filled” post on the importance…
Read MoreWhy your waist circumference matters.
You totally want to ditch your scale, don’t you? You may have this weird kind of relationship with your “weight”. I mean, it doesn’t define you (obviously). What you weigh can matter but only to a certain extent. Let’s look at your waist circumference (well…you look at yours and I’ll look at mine). Just like…
Read MoreCoffee-Should I or Shouldn’t I?
If you want to know whether you should drink coffee or avoid it, today’s post is for you. Coffee affects different people differently. It has some health benefits, but there are people who should avoid it. Is this you? What should you consider before your next cuppa joe? Coffee is one of those things…
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