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Happy Thanksgiving from Wellness Made EC
Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for the good things in life. Gratitude can be felt for many things, including: A...
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Revisiting Sleep
Sleep has become a precious commodity—we love and need it but rarely get enough. Busy schedules, kids, anxiety, and technology can all...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Thoughts on the New Year
I know we are well into January, but I am always trying to catch my breath from the holidays in the first few weeks of the month. It...
Jan 22, 20242 min read


ThanksLIVING - Revisiting Gratitude
This time of year I am always perplexed as to why we are compelled to show gratitude on just one day. One of my good friends told me that...
Nov 23, 20222 min read


Forest Bathing
What is Forest Bathing?! One of my good friends first told me about this one day when we were all traipsing through the woods. (She...
Nov 3, 20222 min read


Making 2022 the best
Well, we took another little break. Poor Clark was on surgery, and I have been dealing with a little virus surge (you might have heard...
Jan 31, 20222 min read


Progress over Perfection - 90/10 Rule
Ok time to regroup after we all ate our way through Thanksgiving and survived... I wanted to reflect on the tendency to beat ourselves...
Dec 1, 20211 min read


What brings you joy?
In the spirit of Thanksgiving week, we have a question to pose. A challenging one at that. But, let's dive in. What brings you joy? I...
Nov 23, 20213 min read


The Power of Gratitude
grat·i·tude - noun noun: gratitude the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness Your Brain...
May 11, 20211 min read


What the heck is meditation?
Meditation, what is it?? Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a...
Feb 12, 20212 min read


Working out shouldn't hurt
I can’t believe this actually needs to be said: your workouts should not be painful. They should not cause you severe pain. If you’re...
Feb 9, 20213 min read


Obstacles in Life
One of the most important discussions I have with myself and my patients is the obstacles to exercise and healthy eating. It seems like...
Nov 1, 20206 min read


Breathing Exercise-Part 1
Today we are talking about a simple way to help manage stress. One of those big rocks in life. Paying attention to your breathing is one...
Oct 22, 20201 min read


Stress - Fight or Flight with the Occasional Freeze
Ok, this is another big rock!!!! A stressful situation — whether something real, such as a looming deadline, the Covid virus, or...
Sep 23, 20206 min read


Attention, Attention, (Pause Before You) Read All About It!
Most of us are completely bombarded every day with news. Try a one-day “news fast." Do not read, watch, or listen to the news for just...
Sep 12, 20201 min read


Sleep 101
Alert, this is one of those Big Rocks again! Sleep deprivation is associated with many diseases - including weight gain. Think about it,...
Sep 1, 20204 min read


One Simple Thing to Brighten Your Day and Mood
I am a strong proponent of the mind-body connection. Nature is good for the soul. Bring a little in to enjoy. Flowers manifest the beauty...
Aug 26, 20201 min read


how to (not) stress in the midst of a global pandemic
Let's be honest here. Everyone is going to have stress during this time. The key is how to process and handle the stress in a effective,...
Jul 28, 20202 min read
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