Wellness Blog

Negative Ions, Positive Vibes: The natural boost your body craves

Walking barefoot along the beach, breathing in the salty air, and feeling the waves wash over your feet brings an unmistakable sense of calm and renewal. Somehow, our worries seem to fade with the tide. But what makes these simple experiences both relaxing and energizing?

The answer is multifaceted—sunlight, the rhythmic sound of the waves, and even something invisible in the air: negative ions, tiny particles that may hold surprising benefits for our wellbeing.

Added sugar really adds up – to no good!

Did you know the average American consumes more than 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day! Added sugar - we all know about it, our taste buds love it, and we are consuming too much. Increased research is revealing how added sugar doesn’t do our body any favors and can wreak havoc on our health. If you have been needing some motivation to decrease your added sugar intake, this may be it.

Cosmic Wellness: Finding Peace Under the Night Sky

The results point to benefits such as increased sense of peace, reflection, and improved well-being. For many, there’s a clear spiritual component to this experience—a reminder of our place in the universe and the God who created it all.

Cosmic wellness may be a new term, but the act of stargazing and the sense of rest, the sense of awe and the connection to something bigger than us is as old as time

From Tree to Table: The Surprising Benefits of Dates

On a recent road trip through Arizona, my sister and I made a stop (a delicious stop I might add!) at Dateland. It was date heaven—literally. The little store in the middle of nowhere (or so it seemed) was surrounded by rows of date palms swaying in the desert breeze. You could seriously smell the sweetness of the dates as you walked next to the trees. And have you learned about the sex life of dates?

Zion National Park with Littles: Healthy Snacks, Big Views & Family Adventure

Recently, my sister and packed up the car, loaded in my sister’s 3- and 6-year-old grandaughters, and set out on a family road trip to Zion National Park—and let me just say, it was magical...

But let’s be honest—traveling with little ones can get wild fast if you’re not prepared. And I wasn’t…but thankfully my sister was! So I’m sharing what worked for us.

Nature: The Original Wellness Plan

In an age where stress is high, screens are everywhere, and chronic illness is on the rise, nature offers us a powerful yet underused remedy. No side effects. No copay. Just a simple invitation: step outside.

Healthy Eats at the Happiest Place on Earth!

No one wants to feel sluggish or stuffed while making magical memories. That’s why I’m on a mission to show you that you don’t have to compromise on your health—even at Disneyland!

From plant-based burgers to protein-packed snacks, join me as I uncover...

The Power of Activity Snacks

What are activity snacks? Activity snacks are periodic types of movement—like a quick walk or a few squats—that break up long periods of sitting. These small, manageable actions have been shown...
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The Power of Food: Nourishing Our Bodies and Connecting Our Lives

Food is one of the most complex and essential aspects of our lives. From the way it is grown to how it shapes our health, culture, and relationships, food plays a central role in our well-being

Why Pets Make Life (and Your Health) So Much Better!

Beyond being cute, cuddly, and occasionally chaotic, pets play a huge role in our overall wellbeing.

Here are just a few examples of the health benefits animals provide...

What’s Faith Have to Do with Wellness?

FaithwellnessSM is the commingling of faith and wellness that when realized, makes the two - often thought of as being separate - as being inseparable.

FaithwellnessSM gives....

Good sleep critical to good health

“I’m tired.” I’ve been hearing this a lot lately from people. And if I were honest, I am tired too. One thing we do have more direct control over is how to make healthy choices to help us stay motivated, energized and passionate.

Want to Improve Your Health? Top Benefits of Enlisting the Help of a Health Coach

One approach health coaches take with clients is identifying their strengths and challenges.

Fruits and veggies – the building blocks for good health

Fruits and vegetables sometimes are looked at as the “thing I should be eating” instead of as the amazing powerhouses they are that we are blessed and lucky enough to have to keep our bodies healthy and feeling our best

‘Stand up’ - for your health!

Have you heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking”? What does that even mean?

3 Ways to practice wellness this summer

Summer often brings a welcomed break from our usual routines – even our wellness-focused routines.