The Pause Wellness Blog

  As April blooms with the freshness of Spring, it's often a time for decluttering and rejuvenation. While we tidy up closets and tackle junk drawers, have you considered giving your diet a spring cleaning too? For many Americans, our diets are overflowing with...

       I get asked a lot, “Should I give up sugar?” and my answer is always “Yes, at least for a month.”  Sugar sweetened foods taste great! I love my mom’s cupcakes and my mother’s and mother in law’s pound cakes, but I only eat these items on occasion. ...

As I write this, Shrove Tuesday is tomorrow.  Some of you may know this day as Mardi Gras.  This is the day to eat pancakes.  Why?  A long time ago, it was tradition to clear the house of rich foods like eggs, milk, and sugar before the fasting season of Lent. ...

  Celebrating nearly three years of marriage has taught me that compromise is the secret ingredient to a thriving relationship.  One delightful compromise, which also happens to be our favorite day date, we affectionately refer to as “Bike, Drink, Bike”.  The...

    Protein is an important nutrient the human body needs for many reasons.  The following information comes from Piedmont Healthcare’s website. “Protein plays a key role in keeping your cells in good shape.  It fuels our cells and powers our bodies. ...

  As I write this, I am dealing with a massive head cold.  It is January in Beaufort and a few days ago we saw highs barely in the 40s and this weekend we are supposedly going to see highs in the 70s.  This crazy weather is a recipe for colds plus Covid is still...

Did you know that establishing a solid bedtime routine begins as soon as the morning sun breaks? Engaging with the early sunlight can significantly boost your cortisol levels, serving as your "wake-up" hormone and playing various other roles. Roughly 14 hours later,...

Ever heard 75 Day Hard?  It’s a mental fortitude program that’s made waves in the wellness world.  But let’s face it- it’s not for everyone.  That’s why I’m stoked to introduce our very own version: the 1 Day Hard Challenge, Repeat. Here’s the scoop:  I get the allure...

       As I write this article, I am going on my second full week of sporting an Oura Ring and I am already a huge fan!  I want to take this opportunity to explain what the Oura Ring is, how it works, what it measures, its accuracy, my favorite features, how I am...