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...
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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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 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
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: 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...
