Remote work is becoming the new normal for many people. Whether it’s an occasional work from home day, a job that gives you full freedom to work wherever whenever (or something in between), working from home brings a new set of challenges to your day. Your routines might be off, you’re inclined to sit more … Continue reading Working from home? 5 ways to be productive and stay sane
Working from home has its obvious upsides: staying in your PJs, zero commute and maybe the occasional lunchtime nap. But it unfortunately has its downsides as well, one of the biggest being inactivity. For some of us, the physical activity we get while going to work and walking around is the majority of our movement … Continue reading How to stay active while working from home
Every day, your immune system helps your body fight off foreign invaders like bacteria, viruses, fungi and toxins to keep you healthy. But during cold and flu season or other times when infection rates are high, your immune system could likely use a little extra nutritional love. To be clear, food cannot replace medicine. Food … Continue reading Foods that may help boost your immune system
Sustainability, waste-free, compostable straws, environmentally friendly — these are all buzz words floating around the news, gearing the public to fight against the compounding waste building up on our planet. With major industries publicly joining in on the journey like coffee shops and restaurants redesigning their plastic lids and cities enforcing a plastic bag ban, … Continue reading 19 quick and easy ways to reduce your food and plastic waste
Restaurant menus can be confusing sometimes. Does the word “crispy” indicate fried or baked foods? Are salads really the best option? Descriptive “fluff” words and hidden preparation methods can be hard to decipher. Try these decision-making strategies for a simpler and healthier night out. Avoid hidden saturated fats and oils. If you’re at a restaurant … Continue reading Dining out? How to make balanced choices at any restaurant
We frequently talk about wellness, but what does it truly mean to live well? According to a Gallup study, well-being is tied to five common elements: Purpose: Enjoying what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your goals Social: Maintaining supportive relationships and love in your life Financial: Managing your economic life to … Continue reading Generational wellness: How each generation can thrive
It likely comes as no surprise that finances are the biggest source of stress for Americans. Financial stress affects nearly everyone, regardless of social economic status. I often ask my patients experiencing symptoms of anxiety, “What stressors are involved in your life?” Answers include: losing a job, serious or chronic illness, death of spouse or … Continue reading Stressed about money? 5 steps to financial wellness
The start of a new year is brimming with new chances, changes, possibilities and opportunities. But before we get swept up in the hustle and bustle, let’s hit pause. Set aside 30 minutes today to get cozy, grab a pen and paper, reflect and reset. Were there things I wanted to accomplish this year but … Continue reading Your 12-month guide to total wellness this year
So, you’re finally getting the hang of this “college student” thing. You’ve grown quite used to scrambling out of bed for your 8 a.m. Econ lecture, scoping out the quiet spots in the library and regrettably, taking your mom’s healthy home-cooked meals for granted. Amidst the overwhelming array of all-you-can-eat options and aroma of freshly … Continue reading 15 ways to fend off the “Freshman 15”
Another decade wrapped up and in the books — isn’t it crazy how fast time flies? There’s no time like the present to reflect on the past and begin to make important changes for the future. But we’re not talking about those same old New Year’s resolutions we make year after year, only to end … Continue reading How to challenge your mind, body and soul in 2020
