Browsing All posts tagged under »self care«

A Workout Junkie Sits Down…

April 28, 2013 by

1

My doctor told me that I was unable to work out for four to six weeks, and I was literally CRUSHED!!! Where do I get my adrenaline from? I am a workout junkie. The last month has been very difficult… learning how not to work out and keeping a positive outlook on myself, let alone […]

It’s Time For Your First Love!

April 28, 2013 by

0

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 […]

RN Advice: New Roles

April 26, 2013 by

1

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 […]

Transformation: Catie Welsh (60)

March 30, 2013 by

1

I had always been an active, fairly strong person, but as I got older my weight started creeping up.  I had tried several diets that had worked temporarily, but the weight would sneak back on.  Then, when menopause hit, not only did my weight go up but I was putting in on in places I […]

RN Advice: Inflammatory State of Mind

March 30, 2013 by

0

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 […]

Adam’s Promise: a testimonial

March 3, 2013 by

1

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 […]

I Removed Failure From My Vocabulary, The Day I Removed Diet From My Thinking

February 3, 2013 by

0

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 […]

The Burn of Inflammation

February 3, 2013 by

2

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 […]

RN Advice: Inflammation and the Immune System

February 3, 2013 by

2

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 […]

How We Roll: Coach Samantha Ray

January 6, 2013 by

2

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, […]