A lot of people suffer from SAD as we enter the long winter months, and it is likely that Santa does, too. What? Santa SAD? Of course, I’m talking about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which causes people to feel low and lack energy, as well as to feel like just...
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Practitioner Corner: Four Simple Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress!
When I was at the store in early October, I noticed that they were already stocking shelves for the Christmas holiday season. Right there, one aisle over from the Halloween decorations! Yikes! As the seasons change, I know that many of our clients still aren’t ready...
Let’s Do a Health Check – September is “Self-Improvement” Month!
I just read that September is “Self-Improvement” Month! Who knew? But I thought it was a good theme for this time of year. It may have been a lazy summer of what might have been slightly poor eating choices. I know most of us over-indulge at least a little bit over...
Feeling Zapped? Overcoming your Post-Vacation Blues Mood
In my last several blogs I talked about how to keep healthy while traveling and on vacation. I recommended nutrition and lifestyle tips to help you survive health missteps while traveling on an airplane, while staying in hotels, and even while eating on the road. I...