April's Health & Wellness Blog

There are a lot of myths surrounding burnout, but are you clear on what causes it? When you’re burned out you feel stretched thin, chronically exhausted, and life’s demands feel difficult to manage. “One more thing” can feel like the final straw or tipping point that sends everything crashing down. As someone who has hit burnout (a […]

Burnout can happen to anyone, affecting you mentally, physically, and emotionally. There’s a common misconception that burnout is a medical condition when the World Health Organization states that burnout is caused by “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Burnout is a chronic issue that, left unchecked, can lead to serious health problems […]

I believe firmly in the healing power of food. The Greek physician Hippocrates said it best, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” If you’re feeling under the weather or are looking for a healing anti-inflammatory soup that’s great for your immune system, you’ll love this recipe! It’s packed with garlic, […]

This is the easiest homemade guacamole recipe EVER – one I love making! It’s delicious too and is always a big hit when I bring it to get-togethers. Avocados are an excellent source of healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to your brain and skin. They are also an excellent source of […]

Healthy and sustainable weight loss can be tricky and frustrating. With hundreds of fad diets on the market promising quick and easy methods to lose weight, along with conflicting reports in the media, it can be difficult to even know where to begin. But the truth is, lasting weight loss is more than just eating […]

My journey to becoming a health coach begins with my father. My dad and I weren’t always close. He was an engineer, software developer, and entrepreneur, so he was incredibly busy, often working 70 or more hour weeks. I can still remember being a small child and longing for him to come home so I […]

This Fire Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup tastes so good and is easy to make! It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser – you’ll love it! If you’ve never tried homemade soup before, you might be under the impression that it involves countless ingredients and long hours simmering on the stove. This recipe proves that doesn’t […]

From lowering your inflammation and stress levels, to boosting your creativity, the benefits of self care are countless. It’s important to set aside some regular quiet time for yourself so that you can recharge and have the energy to show up in the world as your best self. Let’s face it, it’s virtually impossible to […]

Inflammation is complicated. While it’s beneficial for helping us heal when we break a bone or cut our skin, too much of it for too long, is a bad thing. Chronic inflammation, meaning occuring long term, has been linked to obesity, diabetes, depression, cardiovascular disease, cancer, accelerated aging and more—the list is long and varied. […]