Staying healthy during holidays is a difficult but not impossible task. From the Harvest Festival’s candy corn, Thanksgiving’s pumpkin pie, Christmas’ frosted cookies, and on to New Year’s goodies, we are planning and racing from one spectacular event to the other. While we love the time spent with family and friends, workloads and family responsibilities … Read more
How would you like strategies to reduce negativity, improve your mental health, reduce anxiety, minimize stress and just be all around happier? I think we can all agree that anxiety, negativity and overwhelm are at an all-time high. We notice it when we read the paper, scroll on social media, or even when we talk … Read more
As fiction writer I learn things about the real world during my research journey. One book’s research led me to steps for healthy living, secrets to create a healthy lifestyle, and a knowledge of blue zones. My journey begins when I enrolled in a healthy eating class at church, the instructor William Zahler, author of … Read more
Most of us know cultivating a healthy lifestyle means incorporating exercise, better food choices, and caring for our mental health. But now we are learning that having close friendships can also contribute to healthy living. So how does this work? How can friendship affect our health? Read on to learn how friendships contribute to healthy … 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