Summer is often a season we look forward to all year long. Longer days, vacations, backyard barbecues, and time with family and friends give us plenty of reasons to celebrate. But for many professionals, summer can also become unexpectedly full. Before you know it, your calendar is packed, your weekends are booked, and what was … Read More
I had the opportunity to travel to Sardinia, Italy, to attend a longevity conference and visit one of the world’s Blue Zones, regions where people consistently live longer and healthier lives. Like many people who are interested in wellness and healthy aging, I was excited to learn from leading physicians, researchers, and experts who have … Read More
After nearly two decades of wellness coaching and consulting, I’ve learned that lasting well-being doesn’t come from drastic changes, but rather from small, sustainable habits that build on and reinforce one another. That’s why I was delighted to join Marie Saavedra on CBS Chicago News to share easy, practical strategies for their “Mental Health Minute” … Read More
Lately, we’ve been experiencing challenging times in our world, including political shifts, social upheaval, and economic uncertainty. On top of this, many of us face day-to-day stress in our personal lives. With all of this in the air, overwhelming feelings of anxiety, guilt, depression, or anger may arise. These feelings are often accompanied by a … Read More
As a corporate wellness consultant, I firmly believe that work-life harmony can be achieved by not neglecting the things that we value. Beyond our careers, we must prioritize our self-care, personal development, physical and mental health, boundaries, and spirituality to combat the stress and burnout that many of us face today. Speaking at the Atlanta … Read More
When it comes to living healthfully – mentally and physically – there’s always room to make adjustments or improvements for a more beneficial result. For instance, doing the same physical exercise daily may lead to stagnation where the body is no longer responding as it initially did (i.e., the exercise is less challenging and, if … Read More
As a corporate wellness consultant and a partner at a fast-paced personal injury law firm, I understand firsthand how complicated it can be to leave work behind when you go on vacation. Leaving clients in the middle of a case or asking colleagues to help cover work items can elicit guilt or worry about losing … Read More
Are you a doctor who is so busy taking care of other people that you are neglecting your own health and mental wellness? If so, you are not alone. A survey by the Samueli Integrative Health Program cited in this article found that only 57 percent of physicians practice self-care “often” while about 36% practice … Read More
Studies have shown that certain foods can uplift your mood, while other foods are associated with a higher risk of depression, anxiety disorders, and chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Learning which foods are uplifting for your mind and body, and which foods are not, will help you to create a mood-boosting food plate … Read More
Feeling down? Don’t grab a cookie or bag of chips. Instead, eat these specific foods to boost your mood. Here’s why. Certain foods can boost your mental health, while others can bring you down. Psychiatrist Laura LaChance and Dr. Drew Ramsey compiled a list named the Antidepressant Food Scale (AFS) that ranks food based on … Read More
