Several years ago, I gave each patient who came into my office a survey that asked them to rate, by frequency and priority, which of an assortment of common health challenges they faced. I was surprised at the results: Lack of energy landed at #1, outranking even weight issues on my patients’ health radar! That… Read more »
Sorry to say, the answer is food. Why? Food itself just “is”—it’s an inanimate substance that has no emotion of its own and, honestly, doesn’t care about what’s going on in your head or health. (It doesn’t dislike you, either—it just doesn’t care.) The problem is that we’re so invested in food: We think… Read more »
From time to time, I find myself part of a familiar conversation with people I meet in my travels, as well as my Park Avenue Center for Wellbeing patients and virtual coaching clients. That exchange often starts something like this: “Roberta, you’re always so healthy. How do you stay positive and energized and keep from… Read more »
On a steamy July day, the idea of cooking over a hot stove can be almost too much to consider. Take out? Meh. Dinner at a favorite fresh-and-local specialty restaurant…again? Really? Ah, grill to the rescue! Besides the appeal of fresh air and the sense of festivity that just naturally comes with cooking outside, grilling… Read more »
“Food is medicine,” as the saying goes. Yes, we have a place for medications in health and wellness, but what’s on your plate can have a tremendous impact on every cell of your body. Food makes nutrients available for sustaining function and wellbeing. By combining modern science and nutrition, we can directly affect many… Read more »
The answer—dehydration. In fact, feeling foggy, cranky, or hungry can be the first signs of your body’s cries for the most basic human must-have. Feeling thirsty? Then you already need water more than you think. Few habits are so simple, yet offer more direct benefits to our overall wellness than taking care to keep our… Read more »
Did another month go by, “just like that”? (I’m snapping my fingers in the air here.) I feel as if I’m constantly on the go, hurrying from place to place, phone in hand—or just within reach. Sometimes it seems as if my mind is rushing even faster—so many thoughts and feelings per second! For the… Read more »
“Morning is not my friend.” “I’m dragging…and it’s only 1 p.m.!” “Ugh. It’s the middle of the night. Why can’t I sleep?” I’m guessing at least one statement in that bunch is all too familiar—if not all of them. Disruption of nighttime sleep followed by daytime consequences is a vicious cycle for so many…. Read more »
Ugh. It happened again. The company was delightful, the atmosphere was light and festive, and the meal was delicious…right through seconds and even thirds. Hours later, you’re still uncomfortably full and maybe experiencing reflux, restlessness, bloat, or soreness in the abdomen or back as well. Or maybe your story goes more like this:… Read more »
2018 is several weeks old now, and I’m betting you’re still riding the wave of forward-leaning motivation that comes with a new year. A clean slate, a do-over, a chance to start fresh—and with it came a spark of confidence and optimism. Nothing can stop you now! Well, nothing except reality. Once the celebrations… Read more »
Wherever you are in your personal revolution, the practical and down-to-earth advice in my book is a must-have guide to turn to, again and again.
