“You’re a caregiver? Make sure you take care of yourself too.” As a caregiver for my husband, Tom, who has a young-onset dementia, I’ve often heard those words of wisdom. But since I work full time from home while bearing the extra responsibilities of caregiving, I had one big question: How? Caregiving for someone who … Read more
Do you struggle to get your family to eat healthy foods? Prevent table wars by using these 8 tips to introduce new foods. With a few tactics, you can be serving up healthy meals without sacrificing peace at the table. Sometimes offering variety can feel like a losing battle. Maybe you’ve already raised the white … Read more
Scientific studies prove that intermittent fasting (IF) is beneficial for the body and mind. I’ve been practicing it for years. IF occurs when you eat within a specific window of time. I prefer a nine to ten-hour window. I eat dinner between 6 and 7 pm and fast until the next morning around 10 am. … Read more
When we hear our physician speak the words “healthy lifestyle,” our thoughts may turn to the gym, to our refrigerator, or a bulging waistline. What should we give up? What can we keep? How can we change? But what does a healthy lifestyle really mean? Finding nourishing choices and achieving balance in our lives is … Read more
Are you on the edge of losing control in your battle over food addiction? Food addiction is one of the hardest things to overcome . . . I mean, we must eat. So how can you defeat food addiction when you’re losing control? Take a deep breath. Pull up a chair. Grab a cup of … Read more