Spring is here, but amid the colorfully blooming flowers and lush plant growth lurk triggers of pollen, mold and temperature changes. It’s difficult to enjoy the pleasures of spring when your asthma makes you feel like you have an elephant sitting on your chest. Here are five medication-free techniques to help you breathe easier this season. ...
This is an excellent book I recently read by Matt Tenney. The title, and the message of the book, are reminiscent of Thich Nhat Hanh’s classic The Miracle of Mindfulness. The magic, or miracle, happens when you spend more of your time paying 100% attention to what you are presently doing. This make you spend less time worrying about the future or reliving painful moments from the past, and more time in the present. This is something I’ve been working on for some time but it is admittedly difficult to do on a regular basis. ...
Our team is continuously impressed by our LSF community. All the women in this community worked their butts off for 8 weeks and we're so proud of each and every one of you! ...
Hi friends! Happy Friday! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful start to the weekend. We’re back in Barcelona after an amazing Disney cruise around the Mediterranean. I have a full recap going up next week, but in the meantime, here are some pics of the fun! ...
If you’re on Instagram, chances are you’ve seen aesthetically pleasing smoothie bowls. What might seem like an intricate creation is more attainable than you think. Use a step-by-step guide to create a picture-perfect smoothie bowl that will boost your nutrition and get your followers double-tapping. ...
Sharing a roundup of meal prep ideas you can make on the cheap. ...
Struggling to stick to your health goals? You’re not alone. Many people know what to do but can’t seem to make it happen. As a dietitian, I’ve seen this challenge repeatedly, and traditional advice often misses the mark. Enter motivational interviewing in nutrition—a powerful approach that helps clients unlock their own motivation for lasting change. ...
Sharing some of the things I’ve packed for our Spain trip and Europe adventures this summer. ...
Planning a wedding is often described as a whirlwind. A beautiful, exciting, high-pressure whirlwind. But what if it didn’t have to be? What if wedding planning could be joyful, grounding, and – dare we say – mindful? In today’s age of personalization, more couples are turning away from cookie-cutter checklists and Pinterest pressure, choosing instead to craft wedding days that genuinely reflect who they are. Welcome to mindful wedding planning. ...
Healthcare providers frequently grapple with determining the appropriate cadence for patient evaluations. The good faith exam is a foundational element of quality care delivery, creating a documented assessment that guides treatment decisions while satisfying regulatory requirements. ...