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We all know the why but do you know the HOW ?
As I get older the more I understand that most , but not all, of our health problems are self inflicted. Most people do not do this on purpose but they struggle with HOW to separate the facts from fiction . Once they know what to do, or think they do, then the problem…
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It takes a Village (Even as an ADULT)
We often use the term ” it takes a village ” when referring to raising a child. The West Africa proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” means that raising children is the responsibility of more than just a child’s parents.Kids need guidance and help from more than just their parents. Teaches, coaches,…
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Decade Birthdays
What happens when you have one of those special decade birthdays that makes it so impactful ? Most people tend to look BACK at what they achieved which can be both good and bad. If you have checked off all your items and feel very accomplished you may smile and pat yourself on the…
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The Fluffy Stage (it is temporary)
If you find yourself in the “fluffy” stage think of it as a temporary stage in your life. When I do a health history for a potential new client I am looking for the lowest hanging fruit first. The reason for this is that people want results and the fastest way to do this is…
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Boundaries
As of May 11th we are officially out of the Covid pandemic but that does not mean we are not still feeling the effects of it. One of the biggest changes I have seen in people, especially our teens is that they have difficulty building relationships. Part of this is due to the fact that…
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Habit versus Hunger
Fasting has been shown to decrease insulin resistance therefore allowing your body to be more efficient at metabolizing your food. One of the biggest culprits is snacking after dinner. Are you really hungry ? If you had a high carb meal with very little protein and fat then the answer may actually be yes. Most…
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MEN – O – PAUSE
Let’s chat about the topic of Menopause bluntly for a minute. This is a stage in a women’s life that is often feared due to all of the UNKNOWNS. You would think we would have more tools by the year 2022 on how to handle this huge transition in a woman’s life. This stage basically…
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Risk vs Reward
I discuss the risk versus reward concept with my clients often. Trying to find that balance in your physical and emotional life is similar to your financial balance in your portfolio As I sit looking at my most recent statement the stock market is down. Lately it has been down way more than it has…
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Seeing the road ahead
If you could clearly see your path ahead would you make changes ? Changing habits consistently is the most difficult task for people to grasp. For the majority of people it is because they don’t get immediate feedback. We live in a time that we are used to getting instant results one way or…
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Bouncing Back
Bouncing back from an event that throws you off your course is a skill that can be used in many aspects of your life. In my profession I see lots of people start habits towards living a healthy life but an event happens which can be as simple as the holiday season and they fall…