by Joanne Parker | Jun 14, 2019 | General Health, menopause, Stress, Thrive, Wellness
SENESCENCE or biological aging is the gradual deterioration of functional characteristics. The word senescence can refer either to cellular aging or to deterioration of the whole organism. (Eek, deterioration!) FACT: we all get older every single day and each person’s...
by Joanne Parker | Apr 22, 2019 | menopause, Sleep, Stress, Thrive, Wellness
– and what to do about it Hormones are like chemical messengers, and govern nearly every cellular action in our body. While very important, our sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, are actually not essential for our survival. They’re...
by Joanne Parker | Nov 20, 2018 | General Health, Stress, Thrive
Negative Self-talk and Limiting Beliefs A little self-criticism is a normal shared human mental pattern, and can even be healthy for the most part. But, we can also just as easily open the door to that overly vocal “negative nelly” voice in our head. However, if your...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 26, 2018 | General Health, healthy eating, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Wellness
There are so many things that can go wrong with the skin: dryness, redness, blemishes, etc. Healthy skin is a reflection of internal health. There are many creams and cosmetics to put on top of your skin. But, there are also lots of things you can do to nurture...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 12, 2018 | General Health, Gut health, healthy eating, mindfulness, Nourish, Nutrition, Stress, Thrive, Uncategorized, Wellness
Do you ever feel a bit “overextended” in the belly after a meal? Perhaps “gassy?” Have you ever carried a “food baby?”. Well, bloating is common. Up to 25-30% of people experience it regularly. It happens when you have trouble digesting. The symptoms come from...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 5, 2018 | General Health, mindfulness, Sleep, Stress, Thrive, Uncategorized, Wellness
I know! Meditation is the secret sauce to take your wellness up to the status of the elite gurus. It’s the “be all, end all” for the health of your entire mind-body-spirit. It’s the absolute must-do that is the only path to beating the infamous health-buster called...
