According to the 2011 National Diabetes Facts Sheet, 25.8 million children and adults in the US (8.3% of the population) have diabetes, 18.8 million of which are diagnosed, 7 million are undiagnosed. 79 million people in the US have prediabetes.
Read MoreWhen our body is in acute stress mode, it produces a “fight or flight” response. The body’s response to this type of stress activates the sympathetic nervous system by a sudden release of hormones from the adrenal glands, adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Read MoreYear after year, as a society, we have started eating more and more sugar in our diets. Over 200 years ago, the average person ate 6.3 lbs of sugar per year, compared to 130 lbs of sugar per year in 2012.
Read MoreAs a mompreneur, sometimes getting good quality sleep isn’t in the cards. Between the kids, the stress from businesses, your health and just plain overwhelm, everything inside can get twisted upside down.
Read MoreExploring how gratitude can be such a powerful thing and set the tone of your day (and your life).
Read MoreDo you journal? Here are a few things I’ve learned about what journaling can do for your life and how to put it into action in yours!
Read MoreWhat are the stories we tell ourselves? And which ones should we be telling?
Read MoreWhat are your strengths and weaknesses? Here’s why I’ve chosen to focus on my strengths.
Read MoreHow I came around to a daily prayer and meditation practice, and what these things may do for you in your life.
Read MoreAre your fears stopping you from building your dreams and going after them? For a long time, it did for me as well! Sharing more about how faith and belief in yourself and your dreams can make everything come true!
Read MoreIf you’re searching for more passion and purpose, maybe you’ll relate to my journey for the exact same thing. Sharing lessons and insights in the pursuit of a life and career with passion and purpose.
Read MoreEver felt like a “hot mess?” Me too, and today, I’m finally recognizing the negative self-talk that has me feeling this way.
Read MoreIt’s undeniable: mom guilt is real! Sharing some hard-won lessons about mom guilt from a conversation with my own mom.
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