Trying to be that superman or superwoman to everyone around us is exhausting. Right? What happens when we sacrifice so much of ourselves that we literally run out of gas? We get sick – but you knew that already. For creatures with the ability to reason, we can sure paint ourselves into this sickness and…
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Oh Calamity!
Calamity (kə-lăm′ĭ-tē) – a state or feeling of deep distress or misery – http://www.thefreedictionary.com/calamity Betrayed by your body! What used to follow your every wish is now slow to respond, slow to heal. Where do the injustices end?
The New Cost of Being Hip
As many know, being cool is not an easy lifestyle to pull off. And it looks like it may be getting tougher. For several years, marketers have been touting the safety of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) over traditional cigarettes but recent studies are revealing details about what is in the firsthand and secondhand smoke coming from…
Developing the Healthy Geek: Channeling Your Inner Athlete
“How did I get here?” I asked myself. And who the hell was that person I was seeing in the mirror? “That can’t be me.” But it was me. After a very active early adulthood, exercise had given way to grad school, running a business, family priorities, terrible nutrition, and sleep deprivation. I seemed to…
Gaining Perspective on Your Successful Diet
When it comes to balancing nutrition, calorie types (fat vs. carbs), and our busy lifestyles, the challenges can be tremendous. If we are to believe the marketing out there, there is always one true diet for all. The reality is thankfully quite different and much easier to do.
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