Obesity, depression and chronic disease are escalating epidemics in our society. We spend the vast majority of our day at work. Wouldn’t it make sense to examine how our working environment is encouraging health or cultivating disease? Given the vast majority of our ailments are diet and lifestyle related, are healthy foods and habits not the key to a happy, productive workforce?
Read MoreTime to batten down the hatches and build up our defenses for the looming winter bugs! Along with many wonderful aspects of this snow and ski season comes the imminent stress on our immunity. Watch my Vlog to learn more!
Read MoreDepression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. More than 300 million people suffer from this mental disorder globally, with women more prone than men. I’m not referring to passing spells of sadness or fluctuations in mood. Instead, I’m referring to long-term suffering.
Read MoreThe rising costs of a chronically ill workforce are forcing corporations to recognize the correlation between poor employee health and profitability, as this recent article in Forbes magazine highlights. The focus of this column is on self-insured companies, who are recognizing the extent to which they could save on health costs by implementing chronic care strategies.
Read MoreThe vast majority of our illnesses from migraines, skin conditions and intestinal issues, to more chronic diseases like autoimmune disorders, heart disease and even cancer, take root and grow in an inflammatory environment. The key to our healing is to boost our awareness of its causes.
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