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Do you have a love affair with coffee? This article explains how coffee affects the brain and body – and can aid in stress management. Coffee: the Elixir of Life Anyone who knows me knows I love coffee. Seriously. And I’m not alone. In fact, according to Fairtrade, an estimated 1.6 billion cups of coffee […]

Do you have dogs and/or cats?  Do you practice aromatherapy?  Are you concerned if your essential oils are affecting your furry friends’ health?  Many of my clients have asked, ‘Are essential oils safe for pets?’ Recent posts on social media outlets suggest that using essential oils near your pets can harm them – or even […]

Are you coping with stress at work? Try the 4 A’s of stress management! Build your stress management toolbox by learning four coping strategies: avoid, alter, accept, and adapt Too much stress can make life difficult. When your stress level is particularly high, you need to restore balance in one of two ways: by reducing […]

One of the most important steps of successful time management is learning to say ‘no.’  This critical skill has helped me to manage my time, and subsequently my stress – and at the same time helps me feel like I have regained control of my crazy life! The Old Me: The People Pleaser I used […]

Do you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? Here are 5 ways to find time for yourself when you are doing all the things! Do you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? That you can barely get through a cup of coffee without someone needing you for something? that […]

Use these 7 stress relief strategies to cope with the current outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) Coronavirus is causing stress and anxiety Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few days, you have likely been inundated with reports about the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) that is spreading throughout the world. While some news […]

My Son Has Autism Spectrum Disorder My son was diagnosed with high-functioning ASD (formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome) when he was 5 years old.  The first few years just before his diagnosis were challenging.  Difficulties in communicating.  High anxiety and meltdowns.  Hyperfocusing.  The list goes on.  It added a layer of stress in our already […]

We all have stress. But how you handle your stress and anxiety makes all the difference to your short-term and long-term health. According to a recent poll, 22% of respondents turn to food as a coping mechanism for stress. I am guilty of it as well. It used to be that, when I felt stressed, […]

There’s no doubt that hemp cannabidiol (CBD) is the hottest new wellness trend at the moment. People take or apply CBD to treat a variety of symptoms, including pain, inflammation, depression, anxiety, stress. In addition, it’s commonly used by athletes to help relieve their bodies after workouts and performances. Some research suggests that CBD has medical benefits. Other research shows […]

I love bread like Kanye loves Kanye. So why would I even think about going on the ketogenic diet? In this article, I provide a firsthand account of my first week on the keto diet, including how it affected my MS symptoms. What is the Keto Diet? The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, moderate-protein, and […]