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Don't Lose Sleep Over Daylight Saving Time
Ladies, we all know the struggle – getting enough quality sleep can feel like a luxury, especially during daylight saving time (DST). But...

Michelle Martin
Mar 10, 20242 min read


Unleash the Power of Movement: Exercise for a Vibrant Mind and Body
Forget the gym memberships and sculpted physiques for a moment. Let's delve into the amazing mental health benefits of exercise, a potent elixir for your well-being. Moving your body isn't just about shaping your figure; it's about elevating your mood, reducing stress, and enhancing your overall mental health.

Michelle Martin
Mar 3, 20242 min read


Embrace Change, Fuel Your Heart: Simple Strategies for Women over 50
Forget chasing youth's fleeting image! Instead, let's celebrate the vibrant wisdom and strength we gain with age. While menopause brings shifts in our bodies, they shouldn't define us.

Michelle Martin
Feb 18, 20242 min read


Outsmarting the Sniffles: Simple Steps to Conquer Colds Naturally
Maybe its because I was out this weekend at the Deborah Heart & Lung Center’s Women’s Health Expo meeting and talking to a large number...

Michelle Martin
Feb 4, 20243 min read


You are What You Eat
You know what I love about doing the seasonal whole food dietary resets for beginners each quarter?

Michelle Martin
Jan 28, 20243 min read


'Twas the week before Christmas
And I am exhausted. You? Why is this time of year so fraught with activity at work and at home? We are just ticking things off a big...

Michelle Martin
Dec 17, 20232 min read


'Tis the Season
Most of us look forward to the holiday season, enjoying festivities that bring together family and friends in joyful and meaningful ways....

Michelle Martin
Dec 3, 20234 min read


Holiday Survival Guide
Did you know that there are over 39 holidays and observances in December, including the biggies, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and Boxing...

Michelle Martin
Nov 26, 20233 min read


Pancreatic Cancer and Insulin Levels: A Wake-Up Call to Make Lifestyle Changes
A new study from the University of British Columbia has found a direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer, one of the...

Michelle Martin
Nov 5, 20232 min read


Mindfulness and Meditation...Do They Really Work?
I have been hosting Monday Mid-day Mindfulness on Facebook live for about a month now and I appreciate all of the positive feedback I...

Michelle Martin
Oct 1, 20233 min read


Dazed & Confused
Not that 90’s film about 70’s high schoolers that put Austin, TX on the map, has an amazing soundtrack, and introduces us to Matthew...

Michelle Martin
Sep 24, 20233 min read


The 5 Healthy Ageing Strategies You Need to Know
This is a different kind of Labor Day weekend for me as it is the first time I am not going to work after the long weekend. You see, I retired from the 9-5 in June and I have spent the summer getting acclimated to a whole new lifestyle. And you know what? It’s been fun!

Michelle Martin
Sep 3, 20234 min read
S.I.T. Is It!
Are you overwhelmed when it comes to exercising? How much? How long? What type? There are so many different ways we can get moving, and...

Michelle Martin
Jul 9, 20233 min read


Summer Love
Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads out there. I hope you have been spoiled today by those who love you. And for those of you who no...

Michelle Martin
Jun 18, 20233 min read


Magnificent Magnesium
I have this twitchy eye and it has been bothering me to the point I made an appointment with my ophthalmologist for an exam. No problems,...

Michelle Martin
May 21, 20233 min read


Lost your Balance?
Remember that movie, Inception, where walls would shapeshift and doors dissolve at a moment’s notice? Sometimes life can feel that...

Michelle Martin
Mar 12, 20233 min read


Haven't Changed Anything in Your Diet But Getting Fatter?
You are positive that you're not eating more food or “junkier” food but you're still gaining weight. Is this possible? Yes! You are NOT...

Michelle Martin
Jan 29, 20234 min read


What's New?
As I prepare to give a workshop on mindful eating this week, replete with DIY Buddha Bowls, I did a little research into new wellness...

Michelle Martin
Jan 15, 20233 min read


10 Hacks for your Health
I enjoy sci-fi movies and books and have just finished my latest in the Expanse canon, Persepolis Rising. In the series, I have heard...

Michelle Martin
Jan 1, 20233 min read


So SAD
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects so many people this time of year, which is doubly impactful as often the holidays are a time of...

Michelle Martin
Dec 18, 20223 min read


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