I’m about to wade into one of the most heated debates in the world of fitness with you. Does “calories in, calories out” work? Cue two groups of people yelling at each other online. Group 1: “It’s simple! Just eat less calories than you burn!” Group 2: “It’s not about the calories! That DOESN’T work!”…
Before I moved to the UK for my studies, I used to be confident and surrounded by friends. Socialising was never a problem for me; I even considered myself an extrovert. I used to go out almost every night, party all the time, weekly road trips. My hometown was small, so most people my age…
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health is the Foundation of Life In today’s news, references to “mental health” most often focus on child and adult mental health – with the mental health of infants and young toddlers often overlooked or misunderstood. However, given that important attachments are formed in the first years of life, focusing…
Steakhouse dinners are synonymous with celebration. When I was out for a steak the other night, I overheard people at the surrounding tables celebrating everything from graduations and promotions to birthdays, engagements and anniversaries. On these special occasions, worrying about calories is usually the farthest things from people’s minds. And that’s okay, because these are…
You may be surprised to learn of the many famous people who once lived with bipolar disorder. Notable among them are Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemmingway, Vincent Van Gogh, Vivian Leigh, and Kurt Cobain, among many others. The list of celebrities with bipolar disorder continues to grow as these famous figures reveal their struggle with this…
Tomorrow, 25 years ago, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision affirmed the rights of people with disabilities – including those with serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED) – to live in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. The case involved two Georgia women – Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson –…
I love buying fresh berries at the Farmer’s Market during the summer and early Fall because they’re at their peak and always sweet — no risk of getting a sour or flavorless batch. I encourage my clients to eat berries all year long because they have such powerful health benefits. We’re fortunate that we can…
Cutting out animal products raises a common—and important—question: Can a vegan diet really provide enough protein? The short answer is yes, you can meet your protein requirements on a vegan diet (1). And no, it’s not as complicated as it might seem (1). In this article, I’ll break down how much protein your body actually…
Fish is very healthy food, rich in protein and heart protective fats like omega-3- fatty acids. Health professionals often recommend that people eat fish at least oce or twice a week. This mediterranean style fish recipe make a tasty and healthful weeknight meal. Easy and healthy meal with very little effort, requires very few ingredients….