1. Great (and uplifting) story I heard this week… We’ve all encountered online scammers. Well… what started out as an apparent online scam in this CBS Evening News story, ends with a surprising twist. Not sure how I came across it, but I’m glad I did. It’s a great story! 2. News story I’ve been…
1. Event (and photo) that moved me this week… I looked up the latest news on the earthquake in Turkey and Syria late last night and read that the death toll was up to 21,000. I couldn’t help but remember how we all felt after the 9/11 attacks (fear, anger, confusion, sadness, frustration, etc.), and…
1. Something I’ve been asked about a lot lately… There is a lot of buzz around infrared saunas lately. Saunas have been in use for over 2,000 years (invented in Finland), and the number of benefits continues to increase. Of course, they feel good, sooth sore muscles, loosen joints, and have detoxifying effects, but research…
1. My most recommended books… For some reason, I have had numerous people ask me these past two weeks for a book recommendation (maybe because of the new year???). I figured I’d share my two all-time most recommended books. They are The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Steven Covey, and The Compound Effect,…
1. Some surprising facts I read this week… I find myself digging into details and facts on some of these holidays to learn a little more about them. I have read a lot about Martin Luther King Jr. in the past, but came across an article titled “5 Things to Know: Surprising Facts About Martin…
1. Upsetting/confusing/scary (and very pertinent) news that I heard this week… New data, just released, indicates that the COVID-19 vaccine is causing adverse effects. Utilizing data involving 17 million Medicare beneficiaries, a study published just two days ago, found a 40% increase in heart attack and 50% increase in blood clots. One study showed risk…
1. Podcast I listened to this week… James Clear is the author of the great book, Atomic Habits, which has sold more than 10 million copies. I highly recommend this book, especially as we start a new year, and most of you have set new resolutions. I heard him on The School of Greatness podcast…
1. My #1 Wellness Tip for 2023… 2. Hilarious (and telling) video clip I saw this week… I must have watched this video clip from TikTok at least a dozen times this week. It’s hilarious! The little kid celebrates after seeing what is likely a team scoring on the television… until he sees that his…
1. Great analogy I heard this week… The obesity and overweight rates in our country continue to rise to ridiculous numbers. It is so weird that we can’t seem to figure this out. I heard Dr. Jason Fung, New York Times best-selling author of The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code,…
1. Wellness gift ideas… When trying to figure out that perfect gift for family or friends, consider healthy, wellness-oriented gifts. There are tons of options in our office, in local stores, or on Amazon, and still time to get them before Christmas. Most people would benefit from massage tools, foam rollers, therapy balls, ice packs,…