Summer’s the season when a healthy lifestyle path can get diverted by vacations, weekend getaways, family reunions, friends visiting, and much more. When Fall rolls around, I see many of my clients wishing to get back into their healthy lifestyle routines. For some, it’s easy and for others it’s more of a struggle but, as I like to … Read More
Practicing intermittent fasting (IF) is a healthy lifestyle habit that I encourage all of my clients to try. The concept is to eat only during a certain number of hours per day during a 24-hour period, and to fast (no calories are consumed) the rest of the time. Most people choose to fast for either … Read More
Protein shakes, protein supplements, protein diets, and protein-enriched products have been dominating the nutrition world for a while. While some may think consuming a lot of protein is a fad, research has shown that eating foods rich in protein has many benefits for your body. Here is more information about what protein is, why protein … Read More
Living a healthy lifestyle helps people to lead a more fulfilled, happier existence. Everyone wants to feel their best, but sometimes the hardest part is creating and embracing the lifestyle itself. When this is the case, hiring a wellness coach is one of the best first steps to help get you on the path to … Read More
Being outdoors is lovely, except for one thing: bugs! Ticks, mosquitoes, gnats, flies, and other insects can get in the way of your outdoor time – or make it downright unpleasant. If you’re searching for a non-chemical bug repellent solution, here are five essential oils that can be used as natural bug repellents. Note: These … Read More
There’s nothing like sunny beach days during the summer months, and while lots of summer activities are spent outside, sometimes the heat gets in the way and you want to stay in your home. Don’t think of this as being confined to your house, think of it as a time to reset your mind (and … Read More
With summertime in full swing, it’s time to benefit from activities that are healthy, fun, and generally low-cost in the warm weather. There are so many benefits of being out in the sun and soaking in the much-needed Vitamin D our bodies missed out on during the wintertime. Not only does Vitamin D promote your overall wellbeing (with … Read More
Move your workout to the outdoors to enjoy the warm and sunny days of summer! Changing up your exercise routine is wonderful for your body and mind. The benefits include: Beating the boredom of the same old workout Building new muscles Meeting new workout partners Breaking through a weight loss plateau Learning new exercise activities to fire … Read More
Summer is a wonderful season for fruits and vegetables. There are so many delicious and nutritious choices available – truly something for everyone in your family! Since there is usually an abundance of fruit and vegetables available, prices are going to be competitive and reasonable, whether you’re shopping at your local farmers’ market, fruit stand, … Read More
My time at Canyon Ranch started over 20 years ago in college when I first became interested in health and wellness. College was rough at times, but I knew if I wanted to live my life to the fullest, physically and mentally, I needed to start somewhere. There were so many different philosophies about nutrition … Read More
