Your guide to nutritional support Do you take supplements? Sometimes, it’s hard to get all the healthy nutrients you need from diet alone. Stress, specialized diets, health conditions or an active lifestyle may mean that you’re missing out on key nutrients. Here, we’ve listed four supplements that you might benefit from. As always, have a..
Why it happens and what to do Do you feel like you’re drowning in a bottomless sea of deadlines, expectations and long to-do lists? Are low energy and fatigue common complaints? Are you susceptible to negative moods, including irritability or frustration under stress? Stress can be good Short bursts of stress to overcome lethargy or..
Low-impact fitness for everyone Is deep water running (DWR) for you? If you’re looking for cross training ideas, nursing an injury or even just searching for a great low-impact workout, exercising in the water is perfect. Dive in! What is it? Deep water running is running performed in water deep enough to cover the shoulders..
3 recipes that elevate any dish When it comes to salsa, most of us immediately envision saucy chopped tomatoes bathed in fiery garlic and scorching chilies. But really, salsa just means “sauce,” so salsa can be made with different ingredients with varying heat levels, textures and flavor combinations. Using salsa as a sauce automatically boosts..
How “beginner’s mind” can help you How many ways can you use a shoe? Most people can name a dozen. Geniuses can rattle off hundreds. You could once do the same. Then you were taught the “right” way to use shoes. Embrace a beginner’s mind and unleash new levels of creativity and happiness. Through a..
Feed your immune system Colds and flu viruses are all around us. Public spaces and workplaces are notorious for germs, but it is possible to stay well. Certain foods, supplements and lifestyle tips can help you avoid common illnesses, or help you fight them off more quickly. Food fighters While eating well is important all year round,..
How does your EQ measure up? Ever felt deflated by a co-worker’s harmful remarks? Mystified by a family member’s passive aggressiveness? Fumed over a friend’s flair for creating chaos? A lack of emotional intelligence could be the reason. An education in emotions Emotional intelligence is the ability to notice, express and discern what we’re feeling…
3 free and fast exercises Two main barriers to exercise are time and money. But this quick workout doesn’t require equipment, and can be done anywhere: a gym, a park or a small room will do! You have to create time for you, because no one else will. This can sometimes mean finding 10 minutes in a..
Think large for fast, nutritious meals Preparing nourishing meals from scratch can eat up a chunk of your day. That’s why it’s time to say hello to a cooking method that requires some upfront effort but pays significant dividends down the road. We’re speaking of ye olde batch cooking. Carve out some time on a..
Do you know the truth? We all like to think we’re well educated when it comes to healthy eating. But with the glut of information coming from all directions, it would be a miracle if we didn’t make the occasional misstep. Read on for some surprising, but very common, misconceptions. Faux pas #1: Skipping fruit..