Raising Girls As a mom with 8-year old twin girls, I’m starting to think about how I want to teach them about their bodies. I want them to know about how their bodies work, how to look after them, what is normal and when to get help, and how to be strong and healthy...
Diet and Depression It is possible for us eat drink and, literally, be merry? It may depend on what we eat and drink. I’ve lived with depression for many years. As I slow down and pay attention to my body, I realize there are many factors that contribute to my...
We’ve all heard the age-old saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet there remains overarching confusion about whether breakfast really is that important, and what foods constitute a truly great start to the day. While it’s been universally...
What do you do when your mood is off or you’re stressed to the max? Eat ice cream? Binge watch Netflix? Call a friend? After reading this article, you may consider yogurt, a handful of walnuts, or maybe even some dark chocolate as your go-to mood-boosters and...
Taking a Stand I feel like I need to make a statement for mental health week/month as a way to take action on the CMHA #GETLOUD theme. I know my reflections also have to do with a discussion in an online community about people who can share their stories about...
I’ve Done ALL The Challenges… As some one with anxiety, I tend to put too much pressure on myself. For too many years, I ran on adrenaline as I faced one deadline after another. Managing work, my own business and three kids wasn’t about...
This information is to help you understand how your body works and how different medications, foods, supplements and other factors may contribute to your well-being. Please do your own research, get professional advice and consider the possible consequences of your...
Could this be most impactful health change? If you want to make one change that will produce significant and immediate changes, I suggest removing sugar from your diet, completely! Cutting out sugar may be one of the most impact health changes you can make. If you can...
Create your own self-care advent calendar: Step away from holiday busyness and look after yourself. As a mom, getting into the holiday spirit doesn’t need to mean adding more to your to-do list, going to more parties, baking more cookies or getting that last-minute...
Nurtuting, Self-Care Ideas Please review my post about how to create your self-care advent calendars for suggestions about how to use these ideas to create your own nurturing, holiday self-care routine. 1. Epsom salt and essential oils bath, bubble bath or a...
