If you have read any of my articles or have heard me speak, the one thing that is consistent is my appreciation for the human body’s ability to function the way that it does. It is made up of 70 trillion cells, contains millions of miles of blood vessels, has a heart that beats 40…
1. Habit I’m working on… I like to keep things pretty clean, but it seems like it takes a lot of work. I realized it is because I don’t put stuff back after I use it. Things pile up… in my bedroom, on the counters, on my garage workbench, and in my truck… then I…
There are few things that will get your attention as fast as pain. We will do just about anything to avoid it, and once we have it, we’ll do just about anything to get rid of it. We have medications specifically designed to reduce pain, procedures to deaden pain, and even an entire specialty within…
1. Great way to get better, longer-term results… Not sure why you aren’t getting the results you want in your life? Trying to figure out what you need to do to get what you want in life? What you do is important, but WHY you are doing it is more important. It’s the why behind…
Do you believe you know enough about health and wellness to make a significant impact on your weight, energy level, performance, and overall level of wellness? You definitely do. You may not know everything you need to know, but surely know enough to do better than you currently are. There are certainly things that you…
1. Why exercise… Most people think of exercise in terms of burning calories, losing weight, and producing endorphins (chemicals that help relieve pain and stress). I mentioned it in a recent blog post, but there is a chemical called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that acts like Miracle-Gro for the brain. It helps neurons in the…
The human body is the most amazing creation of all time. It is mind blowing to think of all that is happening in your body at any given moment. You have trillions of cells all performing specific functions and billions of chemical reactions taking place every second. You are in a constant state of adaptation;…
1. Word I love… I love the word congruent. Wellness, happiness, and true success will all involve congruence. Congruent is defined as “in agreement or harmony.” The big things in your life have to be in harmony. What you say should be congruent with what you do… the work you do should be congruent with…
It is that time of year! The kids are back in school, and parents can get back into a new set of routines. Some parents love getting back into the school mode, while others dread it. Regardless of how you feel about it, we can all agree that helping our children do the best they…
1. My favorite candy bar… The wellness lifestyle includes snacks and sweets. Yeeehaaaa! The key is choosing snacks and sweets that use high quality ingredients, avoid artificial junk, and contain healthful nutrients. So… I want to share my favorite chocolate candy bar with you… Hu Chocolate Bar. The Hu is short for “human,” and their…