FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: SIMPLE TIPS FOR DEALING WITH STRESS
As my last article showed, acute and chronic stress isn’t just an inconvenience – it can create physiological and psychological warfare, with negative feedback...
FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS
How do you start an exercise program when you’ve become a pro lounge lizard?!
First and foremost, give yourself a pat on the back for...
FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: THE AMAZING GUT MICROBIOME
In recent years, research has uncovered a hidden world within us that holds tremendous power over our overall health – the gut microbiome. This...
FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: THE SOBERING TRUTH
Alcohol has been a ubiquitous part of human culture for centuries, with its presence in social gatherings, celebrations and even everyday life. In fact,...
FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: THE COST OF BEING SICK
As a nutrition coach and personal trainer, I ask a lot of questions, especially to new clients. And over the years of asking these...
FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: WHAT ARE MY MACROS?
In the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, it is essential to understand the significance of macronutrients – the fundamental elements that make up the...
FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: THE POWER OF A HUG
I was deeply affected by last week’s memorial piece about a boy I never had the pleasure of knowing or meeting, Ben Segard. I...
FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: DEFYING AGEISM
If you are a client of mine or a friend or family member, you have heard me say, “Don’t let the old lady/man in.”...
FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS IN OCTOBER AND BEYOND
October isn't just a month of pumpkin spice and autumn foliage (when you grow up in Buffalo, these are synonymous); it's a time dedicated...
FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: UNDERSTANDING THE INVISIBLE BURDEN OF STRESS
Stress, an inevitable part of life, manifests in various forms and affects individuals differently. It's the body's natural response to pressure, challenges or demanding...
