Author Archives: Karen
Is a wellness coach right for you?
Do you want to take charge of a particular part of your life, but don’t know where to begin? That’s where a wellness coach comes in. A wellness coach guides and supports individuals as they create the life that they … Continue reading
Absolving the “Dirty Dozen”
Have you stopped buying certain fruits or vegetables due to concerns about pesticides? According to the Alliance for Food and Farming: • 60% of consumers are very concerned about pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables • 17% have stopped purchasing … Continue reading
Sweeteners: What’s In a Name?
When it comes to many things in life, we want it all. The same is true of sweeteners in our food and beverages. According to recent consumer research, many Americans want sweeteners that taste great, are natural and have zero … Continue reading
How to Save a Life
I’ve been reading a lot about eating disorders lately and have talked with several registered dietitians who specialize in treating eating disorders—research for an article I’m writing to update dietitians on available resources. I’m familiar with the topic as I’ve … Continue reading
How to Treat a Tree
Trees do so much for us: Provide shade and fruit, purify the air, produce phytoncides, reduce erosion, offer branches for climbing and swinging . . . and much more. In return, it’s important to treat trees right. One particular practice–using … Continue reading
Welcome back, salmon
For my mental and physical health, I’ve been trying to get more omega-3 fatty acids in my diet. It’s all about reducing out-of-control inflammation in the body which research suggests may be a risk factor for the development of many … Continue reading
Another reason to be careful in the kitchen
“Most people think of foodborne illness as an unpleasant few days of fever and diarrhea, but for some there may be lifelong consequences.” So begins an enlightening—and slightly frightening—article in the April 2012 issue of Scientific American, “Food Poisoning’s Hidden … Continue reading
How to take charge of your life
The mind is an incredibly powerful force – some of it untapped. For instance, many of us don’t use our imaginations to help improve skills such as public speaking or sports; help improve health; or consider better ways of doing … Continue reading
Yoga may bestow yet another health benefit
If you’ve resisted trying yoga thus far, you may want to reconsider and roll out a sticky mat – the only piece of equipment that’s required. More and more research suggests that practicing yoga on a regular basis has … Continue reading