With cold and flu season upon us, I wanted to share my own personal regimen* for immune support – both from a maintenance perspective, and an “oh shit I’ve been exposed” one. Our immune systems had a long break from meeting new pathogens, so it makes sense that we’re seeing more frequent and virulent bugs. […]
Is your morning cup of coffee helping or hindering your circadian rhythm? Many of us can’t imagine living without caffeine. Whether you gleefully anticipate your morning cup of coffee, or enjoy several cups each morning and into the afternoon, there’s no doubt that caffeine makes us better at focusing and producing. Yet we often view […]
Did you know that a whopping 97% of Americans aren’t getting the minimum recommended daily amount of fiber!? Fiber doesn’t exist in meat, eggs, or dairy, and is almost non-existent in processed, packaged foods. In order to get fiber, we have to eat plants – specifically vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. But why should we […]
Reflection It’s been awhile since I’ve posted, and the first time I’ve written since the New Year. The truth is, it’s been incredibly difficult to tap into my creative energy lately. The darkness and heaviness of winter drew me into hibernation. The news of losing a colleague drew me deeper. Doing anything extra beyond work, […]
GWGW Newsletter October 31, 2019 While on vacation this summer, I read a book that blew my mind. I’m always reading something health-related, and honestly it’s not often that a book gets me so excited and compels me to share it with the world. This book did exactly that, and now I’m going to share […]
Have you ever struggled to meditate consistently? Do you envy those with a seemingly effortless daily practice and wonder how they make it work? What I’m about to say might shock you, but meditation isn’t for everyone. If you love seated meditation, fantastic! Skip straight to the below mindfulness tools. If sitting cross-legged on a […]
Whether you’ve decided to embark on a new way of eating, or maybe your practitioner has prescribed an elimination diet; making any diet or lifestyle change can be intimidating and just plain hard! Health coaching can be a wonderful tool for you to get the 1 on 1 support you need to stick to your […]
Sleep. All living creatures need it, and we will die without it. Yet for many humans in our modern, fast-paced and technologically advanced society, sleep seems like an elusive task that gets in the way of life and productivity. At a fairly young age, we learn and believe that the need for sleep can be […]
