From time to time I'll notice fun things on my calendar, like World Gratitude Day, or people starting Gratitude Challenges. The word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness, depending on the context. In some...
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Celebrate “Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day”! – De-stress with FUN!
OK, so don’t think that I have lost my mind writing about teddy bears! I haven’t - at least not that I am aware of! It is just that I thought that recognizing, “Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day” was a good reminder to all of us to incorporate FUN into our daily lives....
Practitioner Corner: Restoring Gut Balance for Optimal Health
Background of these articles: Health and Wellness Coaches are springing up all over the place. And rightly so. As a society, we need to learn to eat, live, move, and breathe in ways that support vibrant health, rather than drain it. Welcome to "Dr Ritamarie's...
Introducing “Practitioner Corner” – Resources for Health and Wellness Coaches
Health and Wellness Coaches are springing up all over the place. And rightly so. As a society, we need to learn to eat, live, move, and breathe in ways that support vibrant health, rather than drain it. Welcome to "Dr Ritamarie's Practitioner Corner" where each...
Fighting Chronic Fatigue with Four Favorite F Words for Vibrant Health
I recently wrote a series of blog posts related to four of my favorite "F-words" that are keys to overcoming chronic fatigue, escaping the grips of adrenal exhaustion and creating and maintaining long-term vibrant health. They are: FUN: The Physiology of Fun FOOD: The...
The Fourth F-Word for Vibrant Health: Flexibility
Near the end of February, I began writing a fun and informative series related to four of my favorite "F-words" that are keys to creating and maintaining long-term vibrant health. They are: FUN: The Physiology of Fun FOOD: The...
The Power of Gratitude for Energy and Balance: Dr. Ritamarie’s Appreciations for Today – Day 20
In my family of origin, the day after Thanksgiving was always the start of Christmas shopping and a day to feast on the leftovers from our Thanksgiving feast. I have fond memories of going out as a family, to a discount store, each of us with a dollar or two to spend...