Integrative Wellness Insights

Two friends are chatting about their diets. The first one says, “I want to be healthy and feel great.” The second one says, “I intend to be healthy and feel great.” Which one do you think is going to get healthy and feel great? Yep—the one who intends it. Wanting is simply wishing you can have or do a particular thing it. Intending means you’re committed to achieving something by making a plan for success—and sticking to it! The Fuel for Desired Results The key to intention i

What makes you smile? Laugh? Go giddy with glee? For some, it’s a walk barefoot through the grass. For another, it’s a spin on a roller coaster, a solo movie date, or a perfectly ripe mango. So… when was the last time you did something that makes you happy? If it’s been awhile, consider this: Happiness lowers stress levels, increases immune system function, and lowers your risk of disease. It also makes life easier. The Magic Formula for Daily Pleasure Doing one pleasurable t

The report is due in two hours. Or perhaps you’re in the middle of a mid-term exam. Or you’re making sales calls. Suddenly, bam! Around 10:30 a.m. you hit a wall. All you want to do is look out the window. Hmmm...what did you eat for breakfast? I hate to say, “I told you so,” so I’ll turn to Mom, who has said it countless times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s the meal that’s designed to supply a third of the macro and micro nutrients your body needs to

Depression can take a toll on your health. Here are tips on making a positive switch to help with your outlook in life.

Goals are things that most people like to write out or tell themselves they will do in the upcoming new year. However, most fall short on reaching their goals within 6 weeks of the new year. I share on this short video, The Art of Achieving Your Goals. Whether you've had a tough year and would like to bounce back with a plan, or you are just sick and tired of going on the hamster wheel of life and want something better for you, this video will help you gain clarity and focus.

“Work-life balance was a mistake from the start. Because we don't really want balance. We want satisfaction.” — Matthew Kelly, author Balance is a sticky subject among many people. We have careers, partners, children, family commitments, charity work, classes, hobbies, worship time—plus, big desires to improve our health. How can one possibly balance so many things? I’m going to let you in on a little secret here: You can’t. Balance. Is It A Myth? “Harmony” is an easier goal

Have you ever downed an entire package of chips, crackers, or cookies? Ate pizza or cake until you felt sick? Drank more coffee or wine than your body wanted? Do you remember how you were feeling at the time? I ask because sometimes we overeat to help distract us from emotional pain. Think about it—have you noticed that sometimes when you overeat you’re not hungry at all? What you are is lonely. Or angry. Or sad. Or resentful. Or frustrated. Or something else. So what hurt ar