Prediabetes, Weight Management
Sandra Judd
Hey, Sugar—What's the Scoop?

If you’re like most of my friends, family, and clients, you, too, are completely confused by the deafening chatter surrounding the dangers of sugar. How can something that tastes so terrific, seems so benign, and has been a mainstay for treats during holidays, gatherings, and celebrations, suddenly be described as so harmful? 

Hey, Sugar—What's the Scoop?
Health and Wellness, Weight Management, Lifestyle
Sandra Judd
The Power of Plant-Based Eating

Recently, the scientific community has provided a mountain of evidence supporting the health-enhancing power of a plant-based diet.

The Power of Plant-Based Eating
Lifestyle, Health and Wellness, Stress Management
Sandra Judd
Defying Loneliness on Valentine’s Day

For couples, Valentine’s Day conjures up images of candle-lit dinners, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, marriage proposals, and other romantic gestures. But when there’s no “special someone” in your life, Valentine’s Day can be challenging. The rest of the world seems to be basking in romantic love while you’re considering how to dodge the holiday altogether. Some singles may experience the day as one giant taunt, a reminder that they’re alone in a coupled world. The result: feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Defying Loneliness on Valentine’s Day
Lifestyle, Health and Wellness
Sandra Judd
Embrace a Healthier Future With Sustainable New ...

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”  

George Eliot

Around this time every year, at least 40% of us who made 2017 resolutions will already have hung them out to dry.

Embrace a Healthier Future With Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions
Stress Management
Sandra Judd
Setting Boundaries With Grace During the ...

According to common lore, the most magical time of the year is right around the corner. Soon, families and friends will gather together to enjoy cherished holiday traditions, warm themselves by the fire, and imbibe in the numerous delicacies of the season.

Setting Boundaries With Grace During the Holidays

Stress Management

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Defying Loneliness on Valentine’s Day

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Defying Loneliness on Valentine’s Day

For couples, Valentine’s Day conjures up images of candle-lit dinners, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, marriage proposals, and other romantic gestures. But when there’s no “special someone” in your life, Valentine’s Day can be challenging. The rest of the world seems to be basking in romantic love while you’re considering how to dodge the holiday altogether. Some singles may experience the day as one giant taunt, a reminder that they’re alone in a coupled world. The result: feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Setting Boundaries With Grace During the Holidays

Setting Boundaries With Grace During the Holidays

According to common lore, the most magical time of the year is right around the corner. Soon, families and friends will gather together to enjoy cherished holiday traditions, warm themselves by the fire, and imbibe in the numerous delicacies of the season.

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Meditation: Simple Tips for Getting Started

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This month, I want to share with you one of the most powerful ways for quieting your mind and body, and managing the negative thoughts that may keep popping up. By practicing meditation, you can learn to clear your mind, relax your body, and find calm and stability in the face of uncertainty.

Procrastination: The Enemy of Achievement

A few weeks ago, I was listening to my health coaching client, Brian (not his real name), explain the reasons why he had put off accomplishing several of his weekly health and wellness goals. His reasons all made perfectly good sense. He had some last-minute client needs pop up. He hadn’t slept well for a few nights and was feeling less productive than usual. He didn’t know what he wanted to say in one of his communications to a client. You get the picture. Anyway, after we had a chance to discuss this further, we came to a mutual realization: Brian’s tendency towards procrastination was habitual, and it was time for us to address it head on.

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Fight Depression with “real” Food, Skip the Sugar

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Chances are that you, your friends, or members of your family have suffered from depression at one time or another. While psychotherapy and prescription drugs help many people suffering from depression, you can also lessen depression by making several lifestyle changes.