What are you putting off? This year my dad would have celebrated his 69th birthday. Sadly, we lost him to colon cancer at age 52. At the time 52 seemed so young. The older I get – the younger it seems. I can’t help but wonder if Dad would have had a colonoscopy at age…
You ask so much of your body… why not start 2010 with a resolution to treat it better? Pay Your Body Back™ before it pays you back in ways you won’t like! New Years can be a great opportunity to make positive changes in your habits to benefit your health. Resolutions, however, can set you…
What makes up the soundtrack to your life? Have you ever noticed how movies and television shows use music to set the mood? There is a reason sports arenas blast rock music and the spa plays plinky-plunky quiet music. Are you using music to set your mood? Think about it. Are you listening to codependent…
Does eating healthy sound like eating bland to you? Heart healthy meals don’t need to be boring. Spice them up! I received a salt-free seasonings box from Penzeys Spices for Christmas, and our whole family is delighted! A chicken breast sprinkled with the Tuscan Sunset seasoning and broiled is delicious. Whole grain pasta, a splash…
Are you suffering from Electronic Induced Stress? Here are some ways to tell: If you cell phone has stopped being a convenience and has become a burden, interrupting your life and limiting your productivity… If turning off your phone makes you anxious and fearful of what you might miss… If your ear feels odd without…
Feeling a little bound up from the holiday indulging? As one of my dietitian friends says, “You can’t float a log down a dry stream!” Help your digestive system out by drinking water. Your body needs water every day to help move the food you eat through your body, regulate your temperature, and keep your…
“Does January seem depressing to you?” My husband wondered last night. Hmmm … maybe a little. There is a let down after the holidays, certainly. Here in the Midwest, we are staring down the barrel of winter — short on sunshine and long on cold. Add to that the expectation that, suddenly, because it is…
Have you resolved to be more healthy in 2009? As we lead up to Wear Red Day on February 6th, we’ll be providing Healthy New Year tips every week day. Are you ready to get started? Tip #1: Time to Purge Look around. If your house is like mine, there are tempting treats everywhere. Cookies,…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.