The holiday coffee drink season is here, which for many of us means upgrading our regular latte with a gingerbread, pumpkin or peppermint mocha twist. While we love a good holiday flavor enhancement, the 400+ calories of mostly sugar is not quite the jolly vibe we are aiming for. Most seasonal grande drinks at your local Starbies have more than…

We love social media food trends as much as everybody else, but we often find they are not the most nourishing. Fortunately, small changes often go a long way in making a popular recipe healthier for yourself and your family. Our take on this trending Strawberry Glaze Smoothie recipe is half the price and a fraction of the blood sugar…

To celebrate National Read a Book Day, we have created a list of our Wellness Team's favorite books, podcasts & documentaries about health & wellness! Have you already read these? See anything new that sparks your interest? Challenge yourself to learn more about wellness to open your mind to other possibilities in achieving your own optimal health! Books Becoming Supernatural…

Protect Our Oceans And Earth By Decreasing Use Of Plastic A common awareness campaign this month is Plastic-Free July. Plastic is one of the most harmful wastes we poison our earth with. Many animals both in oceans and on land are also affected negatively by our plastic overuse. In order to protect our home and the animals we share it…

June is National Cancer Survivor Month! When it comes to eating for cancer prevention and recovery, few things are as potent in healthful nutrients as herbs and spices. Herbs and spices contain a variety of antioxidants that specifically target and reduce inflammatory compounds, like the free radicals that can promote cancer growth. In addition to being part of a healthy,…

Have you ever noticed how even the most rebellious kids tend to thrive more in a classroom setting? The reason for this phenomenon is routine. And in fact, adults thrive on routine as well. Our brains love it when they can relax and simply go through the motions. Routines also help us reach our health goals because we can implement habits…

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause a variety of symptoms, such as joint pain, swelling and excessive fatigue. These symptoms often come and go in flares that can be difficult both to manage and to treat. Lupus is not a well understood condition, but we have the honor here at the Wellness Center to learn more directly from…

The start of the new year can be full of hope and promise, as well as full of upset tummies for those of us who have indulged all holiday season long. If certain foods leave you running to the bathroom, take a look at our top tips for a new year of better bellies! Before you start eating, take 3…

Getting to Know Our External AND Internal Environments This week marks the new month of April. In transitioning to Spring, April often brings a mixture of rain and sunshine, with both warm and cool temperatures that enhance our awareness of nature and our environment. We celebrate Earth Day on the 22nd to give attention to the needs of our physical…

31 New Food to Try This Month! March is National Nutrition Month so here are 31 foods to try and a fun recipe for each one! Try a new food every day or maybe a few new foods every weekend! Either way, have fun with your food and show us all your new creations by tagging us on Facebook &…