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The Power of Breathing: Lowering your Blood Pressure

The Power of Breathing: Lowering your Blood Pressure Recently, I went for my annual check up and naturally, I had to get my blood pressure measured. It had been a hectic day for me, and like many moms during the Christmas season, I had been extremely busy running several errands. As the nurse started to…

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3 Tips To Reduce Holiday Stress For Moms

The holiday season is upon us and working moms are faced with juggling additional tasks to make the season enjoyable for their families. Here are three tips to help make the holiday season enjoyable for moms too! 1) Share the holiday workload, both planning and executing, to give yourself a physical and mental break. 2)…

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Forgiveness is a lifestyle medicine practice

This morning on the radio, I was reminded of the old saying “refusing to forgive is like you drinking poison and hoping the other person who wronged you dies.” “Wow,” I thought, “that is such a powerful metaphor.” One of the pillars of lifestyle medicine is emotional well-being, which is greatly impacted by our stress…

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Essential Tips to Boost Your Daily Protein for Better Health

Protein improves our metabolism and bone health, helps us build muscles, aids with controlling cravings, and supports weight loss. When it comes to protein intake, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. There are many factors that influence how much and what type of protein an individual consumes. For example, people have different food preferences and restrictions…

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Understanding Perimenopause, Menopause, and Their Influence on Relationships

The journey through perimenopause and menopause is a significant phase in a woman’s life, marked by profound physical, emotional, and psychological changes.  Understanding these changes not only empowers women but it also helps their partners and loved ones navigate the changes together, fostering deeper connections and resilience in relationships. During perimenopause and menopause, women may…

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Befriend Yourself for a Successful Weight Loss

What we say to ourselves is very powerful.  Often, these thoughts or words become self-fulfilling prophesy.  Weight loss is not limited to diet and exercise.  The psychological aspect of weight loss is equally as important.  Our beliefs drive our actions and results.  When our inner critic takes over, it amplifies negativity, making us doubt ourselves…

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