Essential Oils for Wellness

Essential Oils for Wellness

No matter where you live in the world, a few weeks before Christmas is such a busy time of the year! So many Christmas functions to attend, presents to buy, and food to prepare. I thought I’d share with you some information on essential oils 

Is Your Cortisol Out of Control?

Is Your Cortisol Out of Control?

Cortisol is your main stress hormone. It is produced by the adrenal glands which are located on top of each kidney. Think of it as your body’s built-in alarm system. Cortisol levels are at their highest in the morning, helping to wake you up and 

Guest Post: my 3-year-old picks her own meals

Guest Post: my 3-year-old picks her own meals

   It’s well known and documented that the first five years of life are the most critical for children in terms of their physical growth and change, so it is important that we establish healthy eating habits during these pivotal years. The practices, types of 

Guest Post: Starting a Yoga Practice

Guest Post: Starting a Yoga Practice

So, you have thought about starting yoga. Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice, developed over thousands of years ago in India. The main goal of yoga is to calm the fluctuations of the mind, as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. But, what exactly does 

Guest Post: Can’t Stop Eating? Try Mindfulness!

Guest Post: Can’t Stop Eating? Try Mindfulness!

  Mindful eating is all the rage right now. The instructions are fairly simple, sit down, slow down, pay attention to your food, use pretty dishes, and put down your phone. This is mindful eating at its best and for the most part it works, 

Guest Post from Rebecca of Adventures in Nutrition

Guest Post from Rebecca of Adventures in Nutrition

Weight Loss: Why You Need a Health Coach Professional   It seems that hiring a Coach these days is all the rage.  Everyone who is anyone seems to have a Coach.  Even great Coaches have Coaches.  So, what’s all the fuss about anyway, and why 

Guest Post:  2 Ways to Start Losing Weight Today

Guest Post: 2 Ways to Start Losing Weight Today

 Thanks to Coach Leslie for this awesome guest post!       #1 Reduce Stress by Slowing Down- Think about your typical lunch break or dinner. Are you constantly eating on the go? Multi-tasking during the meal? Engaging in gossip? These are all ways in which