Health-related topics and the wellness industry are both inundated with misinformation. The myths that have circulated for decades continue to be repeated because many people stopped questioning their validity years ago. Over generations, these false truths gradually get absorbed as facts rather than recognized as subjective opinions or societal preferences. Here are 3 examples: “Fresh produce is the ‘most’ nutritious.”…
Care is a fundamental component of the support TOPS Club provides to its members. We know improving one’s health doesn’t need to be a solitary endeavor. Nor is it one-dimensional — because mental, emotional and physical wellness are interdependent. But what you may not know is that there is a plethora of evidence to support all the buzz about self-care…
One of the most useful cookbooks I have come across this year so far is The Ultimate Meal Planning for One Cookbook. Written by culinary instructor and recipe developer Kelly Jaggers, it contains 100 recipes for those who frequently dine solo — or often need to prep single-serve, ready-to-go meals for work, school or travel excursions. I was so impressed…
Rest and relaxation do not require jaunting off to faraway destinations. Sometimes the most restorative place to be is right at home. Although sleep tourism is currently trending in the travel industry, many of us do not carve out enough time to adequately recharge in our daily lives. I personally struggle with this in terms of my fitness routine. Working…
Do you have chronic stomach issues? This is a loaded question with dozens of possible answers. Because the truth is, many of us would say yes, despite our reoccurring symptoms being vastly different. Flatulence, constipation, diarrhea and gastric reflux are examples of potential responses. For some, the cause is an underlying physiological condition such as Celiac disease, ulcers or irritable…
Weight loss is often the “clickbait” for starting one’s wellness journey. But for healthy changes to be sustainable in our lives, we need a deeper purpose beyond being thinner. This is why any tricks we try to speed up this process — especially before special occasions like a wedding, high school reunion or a vacation — end up being quick…
Spring cleaning can be executed in myriad ways. Personally, I think periodically refreshing our wellness routines should be just as much of a priority as reorganizing the pantry or closets. Creating more time to implement healthier habits requires intentionality, focus and a heck of a lot of hard work. It takes practice — and patience — to cultivate new skills…
Where I live (in the Midwestern United States), it has been unseasonably warm, and snow-free, these last few weeks. This means my daughter and I are starting to resume outdoor workouts together, and solo. Running is one of my fave types of exercise, whereas she often prefers bike rides or jumping on the trampoline with her friends. One activity we…
Stress can affect us physically and mentally. Although having this awareness is often the first step, that alone isn’t enough to rebalance our bodies and minds. This is why it is important to train yourself to harmonize your routines for changing seasons. This is true regarding the seasonal shifts of weather patterns, as well as the season of life you…