10 Basic Steps to Wellness

By following each of these 10 practical steps, you'll be well on your way to achieving health--not only physically but also with your mind, emotions, and spirit.

Oscar Wilde said, "To get back to my youth I would do anything in the world, except exercise, get up early, or be respectable" Do you sometimes feel like anything but exercise? Here are 5 exercise tips for optimum wellness.

Many people who first come into my office literally bring bags of vitamins and supplements they're taking. Some are recommended by friends, others by the health food store clerk. An organized, focused approach saves time and money. Here are 5 tips to be supplement savvy.

You want to, but where to begin? Work stress alone has been linked to depression, heart disease, and other ailments. Short of changing jobs, how can you de-stress to help you decompress? How do you make time for friends, family, and leisure? 5 Tips to De-Stress Your Schedule

We are a culture of extremes and our diets are no exception. Many people are either "on" a healthy eating program, doing everything right and going to the gym faithfully, or they're living on coffee and fast food. But there is an in-between. Here are 5 tips to revamp your diet.

Part of your homework for your Wellness Makeover involves strengthening your connections to your family, friends, colleagues, as well as to nature. By doing this, you solidify you place in this network and help others--and yourself--feel loved and supported. Here are 5 tips for developing connectedness.

Do you inhale your food? Are you so busy that even chewing seems like a luxury? Poor digestion is often at the root of many chronic ailments, such as low energy, pain, inflammation, arthritis, and allergies. Not chewing properly is one common culprit, but there are others.

Our minds and bodies are constantly processing food, drink, thoughts, and emotions. In our 100 miles-per-minute world, we can easily feel overwhelmed. I'd like you to take one day every week or month to stop and clear the mental and physical burden. Here are 5 tips for cleansing your mind and body.

Many of us go through the day with so many responsibilities that we don't have even a minute to care for ourselves. Here are 5 tips to revitalize your spirit.

Skin is the body’s mirror of our inner health and wellness, both physical and emotional. For example, depression and stress can affect appearance and accelerate the aging of the skin. Here are 5 tips for natural skin care.

Stress, poor posture, a snug waistline, and habit are some of the reasons why our breath doesn't make it down to the bottom of our lungs. But belly breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, is one of the most simple ways we can increase our energy and stamina. Here are step-by-step instructions.

Energy is essential in this sleep-deprived, overstretched, high-speed world. How do we recharge our batteries when there's a constant drain on our resources?

Eating should be a lifelong process of nourishing yourself. On these pages, you will learn how to get started on eating real, whole foods to gain optimum health.

Many people do not drink enough water. Signs of chronic dehydration include headache, dry skin, tiredness, poor skin, and muscle pain. It can also contribute to the formation of kidney stones, depression, and many other illnesses.