Curious About Cupping?
I've been loving watching the Summer Olympics these past couple of weeks. As a former competitive swimmer, I am enamored by the incredible skill and grace the athletes display, and I know the enormous amount of work and commitment they've invested in their sport.
I also knew, as soon as I saw the now famous round, red marks on Michael Phelps' shoulders, that he had been using 'cupping' as part of his training program.
Lamenting Lunch? Here are some ideas to inspire healthy choices
It’s that time of the school year when many parents grow weary of packing school lunches. If you’re feeling this struggle, here are some fresh ideas and guidelines to packing a healthy lunch your kids might actually eat.
Getting the Most Out of Your Food: Greens
Welcome to the first of a series of articles focused on how to select, store, and prepare vegetables and fruits to maximize their nutrient value. Based on the book Eating on the Wild Side by Jo Robinson (2013), we will explore simple, practical ways to improve your family’s nutrition. Since becoming a mom myself, I’m all about being practical when it comes to nutrition for my family.
Wholesome Holidays
As we embark on a season filled with gatherings and events often centered around food, many of us struggle with maintaining balance. While it may be tempting to either give up on our health goals and indulge without a care or avoid gatherings altogether to not be tempted, there are ways to make healthier choices through the season without depriving yourself or your family.
What is Wellness Coaching?
Wellness Coaching is a partnership to navigate the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Together we’ll discover and embrace your very best in your body and life in this moment- this very real, often messy, totally incredible moment.
Indoor Air Quality + Your Health
Air pollution is a familiar topic for most of us who live in Houston and surrounding areas. Despite recent improvements in Houston's air quality, we are still noncompliant with current ozone recommendations due to our close proximity to the petrochemical industry along the coast and a warm climate that encourages ozone production. However, awareness is growing of the role that indoor air pollution has on our health- especially when it comes to our children.
Examining Our Body Care Products
We love our body care products in the US, don’t we? Lotions, make-up, creams, shampoos, soaps, mouthwash, deodorant, perfume- all of these products we use daily, and the synthetic chemicals they contain, can actually have a significant impact on our health.
Fostering Healthy Eating Habits in Children: Watch Your Language
As parents and educators, we have the opportunity to make a big impact on young children’s relationship with food, eating, and their bodies. Most of us know this, and want to do our best in shaping healthy eating habits in our children, yet often we have our own issues with food that impact what we say and do.
Transforming Chaos into Calm
As we become more aware of the patterns and habits that pull us into chaos, often beginning with our thoughts, we can start to make different choices.