Category: Stress Management & Lifestyle

Our Favorite Healthy Living Radio Shows are Now Available on Our Website!

August 1st, 2011 by Margo Gladding

The Essentials of Healthy Living radio show, hosted by nutritionist Dana Laake and naturopathic doctor Kevin Passero, will be celebrating its 4th year on the air this fall. Each week, through a lively educational format, the show offers news and expert advice on complementary and alternative approaches to living well. In addition to the specific topics covered, also discussed are current health news, nutrition updates, and lifestyle and exercise advice. Each show features special guests who are health experts, thought leaders, and specialists in the field of natural medicine and healthy living – doctors, nutritionists, manufacturers, and representatives from highly regarded supplement companies.

The Essentials of Healthy Living is the only radio show of its kind in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. You can tune in each Sunday from 10-11 am on AM 1500 Federal News Radio. For those of you who live outside the area, you can tune in live on the web, or listen later, as each show is archived on our website and available as a free download through iTunes.

Because we have been so impressed with just how many fantastic shows there have been over the years, we want to share a list of our favorites with you. Our website now features a “Staff Favorites” link so that you can easily access these hand-selected shows. We have categorized them by topic, such as Cardiovascular Health, Energy / Fatigue, Sinus Health, etc. This list will be ever expanding, so we invite you to check back regularly. We hope that you find these shows as informative and exciting as we do!

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What Do You Do to Show Yourself Some Self Care?

July 26th, 2011 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

What do you do to show yourself some self care?

Recently, a hair care company conducted a study involving 3,000 women. While a whopping 84% admitted they let their appearance slide, over 94% revealed that they feel better when they take measures towards their own self care. So, if we feel better when we take the time to care for ourselves, why don’t we make it a priority?

For many people, they just don’t know where to start.

I always recommend starting small and making a few minor changes, which may encourage you to make a few more alterations in the right direction. Here are a few ideas that many of my clients have tried. Choose any one which feels right and motivates you to continue on your wellness journey. Continue reading “What Do You Do to Show Yourself Some Self Care?”

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Yes and No: The Words That Can Make Us…Or Break Us

July 19th, 2011 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

I’ve discovered that for many people, “yes” and “no” are two of the most misused words in our lives today. We say “yes” to things that zap our time, energy and strength, and “no” to the things that could give us joy, pleasure and fulfillment.

For example, maybe you already have a hectic, chaotic schedule. You feel stressed, overwhelmed and overcommitted. Someone asks you for a favor and what do you say… ”Yes!” On the other hand, when you have an opportunity to try something exciting, potentially rewarding and enriching, because you’re overcommitted or have convinced yourself you are [not ready, not smart enough, too old, too heavy, etc.], what do you say… ”No!”

Getting our “yeses” and “nos” straight may take some work but it’s worth it in order to stay true to our values and work towards a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Sure it may be difficult to say no, but if it means extra time with your family, time to pursue an interest or just catch up on some sleep, isn’t it worth it?

Are you getting the right words out at the right time? I’d love to know, comment and share!

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Getting To the Root of Your Eating Struggles

July 12th, 2011 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

There are so many reasons why we struggle with excess weight. Reasons can be anything from emotional, binge or mindless eating, to a lack of pre-planning and understanding about food choices.

While the reasons are so varied, what’s similar to them all is that they are all created by us. The way we eat, the manner in which we eat, the foods we choose and the triggers which encourage us to eat are all very telling. That’s why it’s so helpful to dig deep and understand the who, what, when, where, how and why of your eating habits as the first step to changing the habits which keep you from achieving the body and health that you want.

Ready? Try to find out which of these areas you need to focus on:

Who triggers you to eat (kids, partner, coworker)? Continue reading “Getting To the Root of Your Eating Struggles”

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Why You DON’T Want to Conserve Energy

July 5th, 2011 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

Do you conserve energy? I’m not talking about shutting off the lights or using less heat. I’m talking about conserving your own energy by preventing your body from burning the calories you take in.

You see, if you’re an “energy conservationist,” you’re not utilizing one of the easiest ways to help you become lean and fit.

For example, think about a naturally thin and fit person who has some free time, versus someone less lean and fit who has a few free hours. You may very well see the thin person gardening, cleaning or doing an activity which requires movement while you may see the less lean and fit person watching TV, surfing the net or doing something more sedentary, rather than something more active. If you watch closely, you may very likely see more energy, quicker movements and more “pep in the step” of the leaner/fitter person vs. the less lean/fit. How does this show itself in weight and health? Continue reading “Why You DON’T Want to Conserve Energy”

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