Learn how to prioritize daily tasks into red (critical), yellow (moderate) and green (light)."Busy" seems to be the word of the day. But, even if people say they like being busy, it may be contributing to unhealthy stress levels. Dr. Darria Long Gillespie experienced a crazy-busy schedule while going through residency training. After developing a serious health issue, she realized she had to change something. She joins host Lisa Davis to discuss how you can triage your life -- prioritize daily tasks into red (critical), yellow (moderate) and green (light). Listen in to learn key tips to end the crazy-busy in your life.
How to remain resilient during these challenging times.This is a stressful time for all of us, filled with fear, anxiety, uncertainty and worry as our world turns upside down. But Myra believes, as humans, we are resilient. Myra Giberovitch is an educator, social worker, consultant, author and professional speaker. She is an adjunct professor at the McGill University School of Social and author of "Recovering from Genocidal Trauma." Growing up Myra's mother used to say, “In life we never know what lies ahead. What’s important is to adapt to circumstances you can’t change, no matter how difficult.” She made everyday choices to control her environment. One of them was choosing to have a positive attitude and taking action when responding to situations. She persevered and never gave up. Myra is filled with hope and positive regard for her fellow human beings. She chooses to focus on our common humanity, resilience, and kindness and all the goodness that is out there. Listen to this...
Are we simply passive participants in our own aging fate?We tend to accept aging as an inevitable journey upon we all must trek. Are we too comfortable with that concept? Are we simply passive participants in our own aging fate? According to Suzanne Somers, absolutely not. In her book, A New Way to Age: The Most Cutting-Edge Advances in Antiaging, Suzanne discusses a new way to grow older--with vibrancy, freedom, confidence, and a healthy libido. Listen as Suzanne joins Andrea and Lisa to share insights from the book and why aging can be a fantastic process if you approach it wisely.
Dialogue is often lacking around perimenopause and menopause.Naturally Savvy hosts Andrea and Lisa want to expand the conversation.Perimenopause and menopause are inevitable in a woman's life. Unfortunately, dialogue is often lacking around this life-changing time. Women may not know what to expect -- or feel like they're on a roller-coaster of symptoms they simply cannot get under control. Naturally Savvy hosts Andrea and Lisa want to expand that dialogue. In this episode they come together to discuss their own experiences, how they addressed their symptoms, and why this time in a women's life needs more understanding. Listen in to join in this very important conversation. Some facts... Perimenopause can begin as early as one's 30s but typically occurs in the mid- to late 40s. Symptoms may include: Hot flashes Breast tenderness Worse premenstrual syndrome Lower sex drive Fatigue Irregular periods Vaginal dryness; discomfort during sex Urine leakage when coughing or sneezing Urinary...
The symptoms of celiac disease can be wide and varied, which makes it such a difficult disease to properly diagnose and treat.Welcome to our new series, "Throw Back Thursday: Celebrity Edition" (or TBTCE). In the following weeks, we'll be featuring various celebrity interviews from over the years. Hope you enjoy! TBTCE: Jennifer Esposito The symptoms of celiac disease can be wide and varied, which makes it such a difficult disease to properly diagnose and treat. And, unfortunately, may doctors are still not taking the disease seriously, or not educated in what to look out for or how to address the problem. As unbelievable as it is, some doctors still treating it as a "fad." As you can imagine, this puts individuals suffering from the disease in a terrible place. So, what can you do if you suspect you have celiac but your doctor refuses to listen to you? First and foremost, change doctors. You also need to go in to any appointments educated... if you don't know the right questions to...
Lisa M. Schab, LCSW, discusses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), an offshoot of cognitive behavioral therapy that targets emotional regulation and distress tolerance.A follow up to "Put Your Worries Here" -- the first journal in The Instant Help Guided Journals for Teens series -- "Put Your Feelings Here" focuses on reducing and managing debilitating emotions such as fear, frustration, stress, and sadness. Unlike most journals designed for teens, Lisa M. Schab, LCSW, uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), an offshoot of cognitive behavioral therapy that targets emotional regulation and distress tolerance. With prompts that guide teens to finding fragrances they love, planning the ultimate party, and giving loved ones advice, teens will learn to stay calm, reduce intense emotions, and enter a state of mindfulness that they can use well beyond their teen years. Listen as Schab joins host Lisa Davis to share more about DBT and how people of any age can use the technique to manage t...
On a roller-coaster ride of emotions? Perhaps feeling bitchy and cranky and fatigued more often than you should?Welcome to our new series, "Throw Back Thursday: Celebrity Edition" (or TBTCE). In the following weeks, we'll be featuring various celebrity interviews from over the years. Hope you enjoy! TBTCE: Suzanne Somers Are you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions? Perhaps feeling bitchy, cranky and fatigued more often than you should? This could be perimenopause. Perimenopause occur in the years prior to menopause when your hormones are kissing you good-bye. This often can happen to a woman in her 30's and 40's. One of America's most beloved personalities, Suzanne Somers, joins Andrea and Lisa to once again tell it like it is. Suzanne hopes to help you improve your health and possibly even your relationships by explaining how you can be proactive when you start to experience hormonal shifts that can wreak havoc on your life. Learn why you may be feeling so irritable, the importanc...
Liz Weiss, MS, RDN, discusses simple ways to reduce your kitchen carbon footprint.Many people are interested in becoming more eco-friendly but aren't quite sure which steps to take. Composting is a popular option for reducing your carbon footprint. When biodegradable items (banana peel, half-eaten apple, etc.) are sent to a landfill, they will break down but they still emit greenhouse gases. If you're not comfortable setting up a compost station yourself, there are often community options that will pick up your biodegradable scraps and perform the composting for you. Liz Weiss, MS, RDN, joins host Lisa Davis to discuss simple ways to reduce your kitchen carbon footprint, as well as share some of her favorite recipes that contribute to a more eco-friendly existence. She also provides some statistics on how much food is wasted each year.
"If I can make my health better, YOU can make your health better." -Carol AltWelcome to our new series, "Throw Back Thursday: Celebrity Edition" (or TBTCE). In the following weeks, we'll be featuring various celebrity interviews from over the years. Hope you enjoy! TBTCE: Carol Alt Carol Alt hosts a show on FOX News called A Healthy You, and since she started with the show, she's gotten emails, letters and calls saying that so much of the time her viewers either miss some of the information she's presenting or they don't have time to really pay close attention. That's what inspired her to write her new book, also called A Healthy You. The book compiles the "best of the best" advice from both doctors, experts and Carol herself in terms of nutrition, exercise, anti-aging... things that Carol knows work, because they've worked for her. She firmly believes, "If I can make my health better, YOU can make your health better." The book also helps you weed through the false claims and promis...
Dietitian and health coach Jessica Cording shares her simple, no-nonsense advice to help individuals improve eating habits, sleep, energy levels, mentality, and exercise routines.When you're already burdened by the stresses of daily life (and the anxiety that often results), it can be overwhelming to even think about making a positive life change. There are plenty of "self help" type resources that claim to work, but oftentimes those plans require even more time -- which results in more stress! Dietitian and health coach Jessica Cording has come up with simple, no-nonsense advice to help individuals improve eating habits, sleep, energy levels, mentality, and exercise routines. Listen as Jessica joins host Lisa Davis to share her "game changers" and explain why making healthy choices doesn't have to be so difficult.