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Why The Oura Ring Makes the Ultimate Holiday Gift

Why The Oura Ring Makes the Ultimate Holiday Gift

       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...

Embracing Diversity

Embracing Diversity

  I hope this message finds you in excellent health and high spirits!  As your dedicated board-certified health coach, I am eager to share some insights that can truly transform your approach to nutrition.  Let’s explore the profound impact of embracing a varied...

A Life Changing Weekend

A Life Changing Weekend

    “Go and Tell”, “Come and See”.  These phrases have popped up for me multiple times since attending the women’s retreat through my church a few weeks ago.  These are phrases that have to do with discipleship.  We are all called to spread God’s message and...

I Choose Wellness

I Choose Wellness

..I Choose Wellness   August is National Wellness Month and I encourage you to make a plan that includes daily wellness activities.  Every day you have a choice to be as healthy as you can be.  Choose wellness every day.  Make that conscious effort to take more...

Be Present

Be Present

     As most of you know I was a public-school teacher for eight years.  During this time, I was constantly looking forward to the next break and so were my colleagues.  I would often hear (sometimes out of my own mouth) from my colleagues, “I can’t wait ‘til...

The Worst 4 Letter Word

The Worst 4 Letter Word

  Think of all the awful four-letter words you know.  There are quite a few.  Did the word corn come to mind?  Probably not.  But for me, it is the worst four-letter word there is.  This is because I have an allergy to corn, and corn is in everything.   Corn is...

Just Getting Started

Just Getting Started

         I love the days I get to “aunt”.  Wednesdays is one because I get to pick up my niece from one school and drop her off at another.  Our time together is always fun as she makes me laugh.  Today, on our drive, I asked her what she is most looking...

Small Action…Big Impact!

Small Action…Big Impact!

  Yesterday, I had the sweetest conversation with my five-year-old nephew.  I got to pick him up from school which it is still so weird being on the parent side of the afternoon car rider line.  I was a teacher for eight years and never once did I have afternoon...

Eating at Home for a Healthier You!

Eating at Home for a Healthier You!

How often do you eat out?  According to an article I found on Business Insider from 2019, “Americans eat out 5.9 times a week on average.”  6 in 10, Adults in the US have a chronic disease and 4 in 10 adults in the US have two or more chronic diseases (CDC website). ...

3 Most Important Routines You Can Establish For Your Health

3 Most Important Routines You Can Establish For Your Health

Happy New Year!    Instead of talking habits, which seems to be a very popular topic right now (rightly, so as habits are very important in establishing a healthy lifestyle), I want to focus on routines.  If you are a person who picks a word to focus on each year,...