Weekly Round Up

ADHD and Fructose A paper published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior has revealed a possible link between fructose and ADHD, other neurodevelopmental disorders. Fructose is a simple sugar found in fruits, honey, fruit juices, and certain vegetables. Many processed foods contain High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) made of corn starch. HFCS contributes to obesity,… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

Weekly Round Up

Acupuncture may reduce use of opioids post-surgery One study presented to the American Society of Anesthesiologists reports that having acupuncture before surgery may lower the rate of dependence on opioids after surgical procedures. Study participants who did not receive acupuncture on average took 3 times as much morphine in the 24 hour period post surgery… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

Weekly Round Up

This Week’s Wellness News Breakdown   Intermittent Fasting New study from University of California San Francisco shines a light on intermittent fasting, revealing that there’s no significant difference between time-restricted diets and other diets. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2771095   Have a Safe and Happy Halloween The Center for Disease Control has released it’s Halloween Guidelines to help you… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

Weatherizing Your Wellness for Winter

With the change of the seasons, it stands to reason that we should put thought into changes we can make that will help us continue our wellness journey through winter. We’ve got some great tips to help you prepare! Your Exercise Routine With winter looming, it can be easy to slip into hibernation mode and… Continue reading Weatherizing Your Wellness for Winter

Weekly Round Up

This week’s Wellness News! COVID UPDATE A compendium of COVID coping skills with links for issues like anxiety, worry, frustration, alcohol use and so much more! link   Keto and Alzheimer’s Ketogenic diet or modified Mediterranean died can reduce a fungi found in the gut that increases risks of Alzheimer’s disease. link   Caffeine and… Continue reading Weekly Round Up

Celebrate Change

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Over the last several weeks, we’ve explored habit change, how to make sustainable changes and how to overcome the hurdles and pitfalls that can creep up when making those changes. This week we will be focusing on celebrating the changes we’re making. By looking back at our journey, whether it’s been a week, a month or a year, acknowledging our progress and examining our success and areas of improvement allows us to continue to grow and change.

Sustainable Change

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Change is a challenge, even for those of us with the greatest willpower. Studies show that too much change too quickly can lead to burn out, backsliding and ultimately, failure. This is especially true when it comes to fad diets. How then, do we approach change in a way that is sustainable and long-term?

Understanding Food Habits

As discussed in this month’s intro, understanding the how and why we eat is vital to changing our nutritional habits. One way to find deeper understanding in these often deeply ingrained habits is to keep a log of when we eat, what we eat, how much we eat and what we are feeling when we… Continue reading Understanding Food Habits