Weekly Wellness Tips 10.03

Author: Marc, February 3rd, 2010

This week we talk about exercise (how hard should you train your abs?), eating (I’ve reprinted a recent article from ACE regarding dietary fiber), and evaluating (A short comment on how to give yourself a break for being human).  Read on and enjoy!
Q. Alright I’ve heard many things about this topic. I have a friend [...]

Are You Getting Enough?

Author: Marc, January 7th, 2010

Sleep.
It’s one of the most important ingredients in your wellness montage.  We all know about eating right and exercising but what about this very important and often overlooked component?  People who don’t get enough sleep tend to become overweight.
A couple of reasons have been uncovered.  Researchers have found that sleep deprivation creates hormonal imbalances that [...]

Stress Free Holiday?

Author: Marc, November 12th, 2009

Each year a write an article or two about “surviving the holidays.”  This year the focus is on simplifying the holidays.  Why should we have to “survive” a joyous season?  Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves every year around this time?  Three things come to mind: guilt, tradition and family pressure.
Don’t go [...]

Problem Eaters: 5 Things You Need To Know

Author: Marc, October 13th, 2009

We all have our favorite foods.  And most of mine are not exactly good for me.  The foods I reach for when I’m bored, stressed or feeling famished are exactly the foods I should be avoiding.  What about you?  Do you have a weakness for French onion dip and pretzels?  Ever get stressed out in [...]