In preparation of writing this article for the “Newbie” edition, I started thinking about where I am at, and realize I’m a little jealous. After years of being a part of Genesis Transformation, lately I have felt myself getting a little complacent. Just rolling along…doing what I do… day in, day out, feeling pretty OK. […]
February 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
In life, there is typically an action and then a reaction or consequence that follows. When we look at the food and drinks we ingest, that holds true as well. As Sheri Lynn taught me, long ago that with every bite we take we are either generating or degenerating our health. Yes, EVERY bite. Each […]
February 3, 2013 by Katie Surjan
I take it you are searching for the most reliable method for fat loss? I was too. I tried it all: pills to speed metabolism, extra hours in the gym, calorie counting, point counting, low-fat, no fat, no carb, no meat, only meat, infomercial gadgets and any NY best seller that promised weight loss. I could […]
February 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Inflammation is the cornerstone of the body’s healing response. It is the front line of defense used by the immune system bringing more immune activity and nourishment to the site of injury or infection. Inflammation can be either acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is a rapid response to injury or illness. We experience warmth, swelling […]
February 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
I had the pleasure of taking care of my granddaughter for 3 days while my daughter delivered baby#2. Within 2 hours, Remy’s nose started running quickly progressing from clear to thick yellow crusty mucus, my husband came home from the office (where he said they were ‘dropping like flies’) running a fever, coughing and general […]
January 6, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
The past couple months I’ve been contemplating my priorities and their impact on how my time’s being spent. It’s been an interesting process and one that is still evolving. One profound realization in the past busy holiday month, while opening a new business (Genesis Kitchen), is that my self care HAS to be a priority, […]
January 5, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
by Amy Zimmerman, BSN RN Priorities. Now is time more than ever for me to really reflect and get mine in line. Macklynn Elizabeth Zimmerman was born on 12/28/12 at 6:43 am. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. We’ve made it home from the hospital with only a small glitch […]
December 2, 2012 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Not necessarily. Realistically, with the increased tasks and shopping on an already taxed budget, entertaining additional guests and overall fatigue, we may feel more stress than elation. The holidays may also have us missing loved ones or reminiscing of holiday pasts. Here in the Midwest, not seeing the […]
December 2, 2012 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
November 27, 2012 by Katie Surjan
The holidays seem to be the hottest time of year to catch up with everyone we have EVER encountered in life. We squeeze 20 events into 8 nights and paste our biggest smile on for each of them. Many of us will be pulled in several directions that go against our self-care, like baking sugary traditions, being served alcohol […]
February 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
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