In this article, I describe how powerful it can be to apply the simplicity and common sense of The Wellness Formula to your fat loss and weight loss goals.
In fact, if you DON’T understand some of the core components of how this formula works – how health is created and how illness happens – chances [...]
Here’s another example of what interval training might look like… bursts of speed (or panic, depending on your perspective!) followed by short rest periods.
This is THE best type of exercise to incorporate in order to shed maximum fat and drop excess pounds.
I always say that when we let kids play like kids and provide them [...]
Before we left for our family vacation, a surprising number of people asked me some version of the same question: “You’re not STILL going to do all those healthy things while you’re on vacation… are you?!”
Each time I was asked, I had to laugh! What a funny thing to ask!
The more I’ve thought about that [...]
Recently, we presented one of the most important seminars we’ve ever had in our practice. It was titled, “10 Steps to Transform Your Health in 2010″.
We know that not everyone could make it to the presentation that night, so we’re bringing the presentation to YOU…
Now, you can download your own copy of the seminar!
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You can [...]
Tuesdays are sort of a “date day” for my 4-year old son and I. He doesn’t go to school on Tuesdays, but big sister does, and daddy’s at work… so it’s our special one-on-one time.
Some days it’s not overly “special” on the surface – errands, housework and “work” work can cloud the “fun-ness” of the [...]
When you adopt the Wellness Lifestyle and apply The Wellness Formula to your lifestyle choices, then your goal becomes BETTER HEALTH.
(If you’re not sure what The Wellness Formula is, request the free report on the www.DrMomOnline.com main page. Did I mention, it’s FREE?!)
Your goal is NOT: weight loss, dropping sizes, lowering blood pressure or cholesterol, [...]
I know I’ve talked about this here before, but recently, I’ve had several opportunities for further observation into this matter!
Several times each week, I hear someone tell me that “It’s too expensive to eat healthy food.” I’m also often found on the receiving end of comments like, “We can’t buy all the healthy foods that [...]
The other day, one of the teachers at school sent home a copy of the USDA Food Pyramid and asked if I could teach the kids a nutrition lesson based on the pyramid.
I haven’t responded yet since I’m still trying to figure out how to delicately inform her that the inaccurate, genetically incongruent, bought-and-paid-for, and [...]
I know you’ve heard me say it before: Motion is a requirement for health. Our cells genetically require regular movement in order to express their optimal function.
Our ability to create health and prevent chronic illness depend upon us meeting our genetic requirements for motion, as well as nutrition and mindset/emotions.
This is the recipe for lifelong [...]
I was a little bit ‘bummed’ that Christmas Day here was so rainy and icky. Historically, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day are two of my favorite days to get out of the house and go for a nice, long run and/or head out for a family nature walk.
No deal this year.
But, we DID get the [...]
Holiday Party tip and reminder:
Tip: Eat something healthy before you go. For example, eat some clean protein and some fresh fiber (veggies, small salad, etc.) Sure, it’s the old story of “feeling full” so you don’t pig out once you’re there. That’s a good point.
But more importantly, it’s making sure you give your body the [...]
Raising parents is no easy job! They’re just not the way they used to be!!
Today, I’m heading to an appointment with my dad to see a rheumatologist. I don’t like the sounds of this little visit, so I decided to tag along.
About a year ago, my dad started having aches, pains and decreases in his [...]
In our home, we have this tiny little outdated bathroom that has the dubious distinction of being the warmest room in our house! This is very important to know when the temperatures drop!
Recently, I discovered two small people hanging out in this sauna of a room. They were my kids… doing math lessons! Too funny! [...]
I just came back from a run and saw several of my neighbors out in their yards getting some work done. It’s such a gorgeous day here!
I started thinking about my neighborhood and the people in it. We live on a street with 21 homes on it. Most people are in their 40’s, 50’s and [...]
OK… I’m back!
I took a week off from Dr. Mom writing in order to travel to St. Louis for Thanksgiving with my husband’s family and friends. It was all very nice and relatively healthy!
My sister-in-law knocked it out of the park with Thanksgiving dinner! We teamed up to make a healthier version of the classic [...]
A few days ago my dad was telling me a sad story on the phone. He was reading a newspaper story to me about two dogs who had recently died within 30 minutes of drinking water from a ditch next to the field they were out for a walk in with their owner.
First, I’m a [...]
I’ve been listening to and watching the news on the new mammogram recommendations this week. When I first caught a glimpse of the report a few days ago, missing the source of the study, I was surprised that something so historically sacred as a conventional breast cancer test would be put off another 10 years.
Then [...]
I’ve been giving my body a bit of a chance to heal up! Last week, I did weight training/resistance training two times instead of three, and I’ve added some more walking to my cardio portfolio!
So, this is how the last few days have shaped up since I last checked in:
Friday
Went for 30 minute ‘power walk’ [...]
My husband just about went through the roof when this commercial for the drug Abilify came on tonight!! (I had seen it once before… so instead of the initial shock and disbelief he was feeling, I just felt sad… and the need to throw up.)
This commercial… this drug… irks me. Can you BELIEVE the side [...]
It has been a very fun, very active few days around here. Great weather always helps!
Our major leaf clean-up and yard work turned into a high intensity cardio work out for the kids! Too fun! We’ve shared lots of trampoline time together, too. Have I mentioned that I LOVE that thing?! It’s definitely Chiropractic-approved in [...]
