Posts about Physical Health

Can you believe Christmas is almost here?!

By Laura Bollinger, RDN The leaves have changed colors creating a picturesque scene. As they fall, they provide a soundtrack for our every step. The air is crisp causing us to pull our jackets a little tighter. Summer is gone and autumn is in full swing, heralding the holiday season. It is a time to give thanks and celebrate family, friends, and yes, even food.

When you hear the word “surrender,” what is your initial emotion?

The Path to Creating New Habits Most of us would choose to take a well-worn path through the woods rather than blaze our own new trail because that takes work and time. It’s not easy, but there are times when a brand new pathway needs to be made to reach a new destination.

From the enthusiastic appointment scheduler at your doctor’s office to the triage nurse who asks you to stand on that awful scale, to the person stapling a booklet of paper to your prescription bag—each professional comprises a member on your healthcare team. Everyone plays a unique role on that team, and every role impacts your overall healthcare.

Unachieved goals are not usually a result of a lack of know-how, but the absence of accountability.

The Back to School season is here, and for many families, that means hungry kids coming in the door “starving” and ready for an afternoon snack!

Wanna hear something sweet? September is National Honey Month! Back in 1989, the National Honey Board officially began the observance of National Honey Month in order to promote awareness for beekeepers across the country. September was chosen as the month of celebration because it usually marks the end of annual honey collection when bees settle in to secure their hives for the winter.