There has been a lot of discussion these days during the COVID-19 crisis about vaccines and drugs with less dialogue about increasing our overall health and wellness. I would love to see more conversations on what steps we can take to ensure our systems are functioning at their best. To get started, let us lookContinue reading “Improving Your Immune System: What We Know & What We Do Not Know”
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Dr. MC’s Original Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Muffins
Since COVID, I have tried to expand our healthy food options. Instead of skipping breakfast or grabbing a Kind bar on the go, I have been taking the time to make easy, healthy breakfast options. Proper nutrition is an essential aspect of self-care. Ideally, we want to eat three meals a day and a mixtureContinue reading “Dr. MC’s Original Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Muffins”
Eating as an Act of Love: The Sweet Stuff
You may recall a previous blog post, “Eating is an Act of Love: Healing My Relationship with Food,” which received great feedback, so I thought I would write more on the topic. Last weekend, I had another experience where I felt great love and gratitude while baking. This time I made straight-up, no healthy alternative/substitutionContinue reading “Eating as an Act of Love: The Sweet Stuff”
Eating is an Act of Love: Healing My Relationship with Food
I had an epiphany last week while preparing dinner for my husband and me. As you may or may not know, I have been in recovery for disordered eating and exercise bulimia for several years. Obesity runs in my family, and it is something I have struggled with since I was about 17 years oldContinue reading “Eating is an Act of Love: Healing My Relationship with Food”
The Importance of Listening to & Healing Our Bodies
We, as a society, glorify the idea of busy. We brag about working extra hours, burning the candles at both ends, and sacrificing sleep, but that is not an ideal way to live a healthy life. When we move fast through life, we often miss cues and warning signs that our bodies may be tryingContinue reading “The Importance of Listening to & Healing Our Bodies”
Immune System Boosting Tips: What We Know & What We Do Not Know
There has been a lot of discussion these days during the COVID-19 crisis about vaccines and drugs with less dialogue about increasing our overall health and wellness. I would love to see more conversations on what steps we can take to ensure our systems are functioning at their best. To get started, let us lookContinue reading “Immune System Boosting Tips: What We Know & What We Do Not Know”
Staying Balanced & Grounded with Reiki
One of the practices as part of my self-care routine is regular Reiki appointments with my Reiki Master, Amber McMahon located in Arlington, MA. I have known Amber since around 2011 when we worked in similar settings as counselors. I instantly felt a connection to her. Fast forward a few years, I found myself lookingContinue reading “Staying Balanced & Grounded with Reiki”