April 28, 2013 by Katie Surjan
When we love ourselves by caring for ourselves – we clear space in our head and heart to be fully present and share that love and energy with others. When we practice self-love, we know what respect, patience, compassion, and commitment means and how it feels. Soon, we notice we treat others with this same […]
April 26, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
This Mother’s day, I wanted to touch upon a topic that I and several of my clients are experiencing; caring for aging parents or grown children. Sometimes we even do this at the same time. This is the ‘Sandwich Generation’. Being a caregiver takes a toll financially, physically and emotionally if one does not practice […]
March 30, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
I just returned from a wonderful relaxing week of vacation; sun, surf, good friends AND food in another country. Right away I realize my article for the newsletter is due in 2 days. Oh my, I don’t think this will be good. I have no idea of what to write about. My brain is full […]
March 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Let’s start with the before: Adam Surjan 200 pounds + Exhausted even after a good sleep, back pain, joint pain, antacids and acid reducers daily, dry skin, anxiety, not sleeping well, snoring, and believing my own excuses why I am not taking care of myself. My Story: I am married to my best friend and […]
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, […]
April 28, 2013 by Katie Surjan
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