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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Since I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2012, I learned that certain things trigger my symptoms. Small changes that most people can adjust to with no problem can crap out my day in minutes. Like when the temperature changes, or noises are sudden and loud, or my physical activity level increases. However, stress […]

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 […]

Do you spend too much time worrying about things? Practicing positive affirmations can help – but practicing interrogative self-talk may be more effective. Did you know that the average adult spends 1 hour and 50 minutes per day worrying about something? Constant, excessive worrying not only wastes time and energy, but can also lead to […]

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 […]

The most common question that clients ask me is ‘Which essential oil brand is the best?’ Before I give you my opinion, let me stress this point: I do not represent any specific essential oil brand.  Nor do I work for any essential oil company, or sell essential oil kits. Having said this, I do not […]

So I recently wrote about using CBD oil to manage my MS symptoms. Since I started adding CBD to my daily regimen, I experience less brain fog during the day, less anxiety, and almost no debilitating fatigue. However, there hasn’t been any improvement in my chronic pain or spasticity. I initially wanted to try a […]

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 […]