If you’re anything like me, you sometimes feel like you’re being pulled in a hundred different directions at the same time. Yes, you manage to fulfill just about everything on your “to do” list, but sometimes you can end up feeling drained, empty and exhausted or even totally overwhelmed. When you’re feeling like this, you […]
8 Ways To Relieve Stress, Unwind and Renew
Everyone has stress. It’s a natural part of life and happens everyday. There’s no escaping it. What you can escape, however, are the harmful side effects of prolonged, extreme, and/or chronic stress. First, let’s take a look at stress, what it is, how it impacts you, how to recognize it and then we’ll dive into […]
The Seasons Don’t Really Change
Growing up in South Florida, I heard this a lot from the northern transplants, the unhappy ones, at least. They’d tell me that the weather was always the same – hot! I’d always argue that there were distinct differences in the climate that were clearly visible throughout the seasons. These poor unfortunates always replied, “Yes, […]
Help! My Head’s Going To Explode!
This week, I missed my deadline for my weekly blog post. I was pretty disappointed in myself. Unfortunately, I just couldn’t get past the pressure in my head and behind my eyes to sit up and type. My lower sinuses were inflamed and my whole head felt like it was going to pop! I’m sure […]
Bread And Butter
Early this week, my sister, Abby, told me about something called, simply, “The Plan.” It’s a system developed by Lyn-Genet Recitas for figuring out which foods really work best with your body and which may be causing inflammation that causes weight gain. I’ve always been athletic and relatively active. My body has shown that. I’ve been in decent […]
Does My Left Foot Really Go There?
You’ve probably heard of meditation. It’s all over the place now, but, back in the day, it really hadn’t gained such a wide level of popularity. It was mysterious; something those men with robes did up in a cave in far away lands. The first time I had the opportunity to try it, I was invited by my […]