Refreshing Alternatives to Alcohol
Whether you're cutting back for health reasons (hello dry January!), staying sober, or just curious about alternatives, there are options out there that allow you to sip, savor, and enjoy without alcohol.
The dangerous implications of drinking
I understand alcohol is a large part of our social culture and even more in “mom” culture. I wish it wasn’t! Alcohol lowers our inhibitions and leads to mindless snacking, alcohol is a causal factor in more than 60 medical conditions and alcohol has significant effects on your metabolism.
How to make and stick to goals we set for our health
How to keep health and wellness resolutions and goals? There is nothing special about January 1. Be systematic and intentional about the pillars of your wellness. Those pillars are nutrition, movement, stress coping, sleep, mental health/social connection, and risky substances.
Thankfulness, Mindfulness, and Metabolic Health: The Surprising Connection
Scientific research supports a profound link between gratitude, mindfulness, and improved well-being, from mental clarity to better metabolic function.
November is American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. It occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.
Navigating Metabolic Changes During Perimenopause & Menopause
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Understanding Metabolic Risk: Beyond Just Weight and BMI
When we think about health and fitness, weight is often the first thing that comes to mind. Weight alone doesn’t tell the whole story. The true focus should be on metabolic risk—a set of factors that more accurately predict the likelihood of developing serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Understanding these risks and how to manage them is crucial for achieving overall wellness.
Setting up your health mindset for the upcoming holiday season…
Dr Richa shares her top 5 tips for setting up a health mindset for the upcoming holiday season.
Finding balance… why should we & how?
Sharing my thoughts today on why we should seek balance and how to shift our perspective to create a path of a healthy lifestyle that is balanced and sustainable.
Why the status quo is not enough when it comes to health.
That status quo is not enough. Our daily choices on how we live and what we eat matter. Join me in changing the paradigm of prevention!