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Panic Attack? Attack Back with These Helpful Tools

Posted in Health and Wellness, Nature and Stress, Stress Management, tagged , , , on November 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »

The holidays can be stressful. Shopping, parties, family obligations, and of course, extra traffic, can all lead you to feel a little anxious. But what happens when that stress produces a full blown anxiety attack? Read on to find the latest treatments for panic disorders and some simple fixes you can do for stress and [...]

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NASA’s Top Ten Plants to Remove Formaldehyde, Benzene and Carbon Monoxide from Indoor Air

Posted in Health and Wellness, Workplace Wellness, tagged , , , , , on November 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Recently we posted about a study from the University of Georgia that listed 5 indoor plants as good air cleaners. Now NASA scientists are finding house plants surprisingly useful in absorbing potentially harmful gases and cleaning the air inside modern buildings.
A sophisticated pollution-absorbing device: the common indoor plant may provide a natural way of helping [...]

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Have a Thinner Thanksgiving and More Fun With Family and Friends

Posted in Fat Loss, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, tagged , , , on November 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

One of the anxiety producing aspects of Thanksgiving for my Wellness Coaching clients is the potential for overeating. Here are some tips from WebMD on how to keep up your healthy eating and lifestyle habits  even on a day traditionally known for “stuffing” (ourselves with food!).
10 Tips for a Thinner Thanksgiving
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A Butter That Helps You Breathe!

Posted in Health and Wellness, Massage Therapy, Workplace Wellness, tagged , , , , , on November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

By Sue Shekut, L.M.T. ACSM P.T., Certified Wellness Coach
Years ago a client gave me a Crabtree & Evelyn hand cream as  a holiday gift. I tried the cream and could not believe how well it lubricated my hands–AND did not leave my hands greasy. I went to the Crabtree & Evelyn store to get more [...]

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Joint Care for Runners 101

Posted in Fitness, tagged , , , , , on November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I was speaking with a client the other day about running. Many of our clients run to keep up their cardiovascular fitness and keep their bodyfat composition down. Running can be a great exercise if precautions are followed to avoid joint damage. Read expert advice on how you can minimize wear and tear on your [...]

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Daytime Naps Can Be Good for Your Health!

Posted in Health and Wellness, Stress Management, Workplace Wellness, tagged , , , , , , on November 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Harvard Health Publications has the latest word on napping and your health. Read the article below from Harvard Health Letter to find out why short daytime naps may be good for business’ bottom line!
Napping may not be such a no-no
Research is showing that the daytime snooze may have benefits and not interfere with nighttime sleep.
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Indoor Plants Rated as Top Indoor Air Cleaners by University of Georgia

Posted in Health and Wellness, Stress Management, Workplace Wellness, tagged , , , , , , , on November 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »

We know that nature has a stress relieving effect. Read more about the effects of nature on stress in our post, “A Cure For Burnout and Stress–As Simple as a Walk In The Woods!” here. But working indoors and living in cold climates like Chicago often means a lack of contact with nature. How can we [...]

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Get Prairie Fever–And Find 60 Hikes in the Chicago area

Posted in Fitness, Nature and Stress, tagged , , , on November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

If you’re looking for the lowdown on where you can stretch your legs and escape the urban grid, 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Chicago will help you find your way.

Focusing on urban and rural areas and everything in between, the book features classic hikes at places such as Starved Rock State Park, as [...]

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Can Vigorous Exercise Damage Your Joints?

Posted in Fitness, Health and Wellness, tagged , , , , , on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

By Jacqueline Stenson, MSNBC contributor
Many exercisers wonder whether vigorous physical activity, such as running or jogging, can be too tough on the body, especially the joints.
Physical activity guidelines released by the federal government last year recommend a minimum of two hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate physical activity or at least one hour [...]

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A Cure For Burnout and Stress–As Simple as a Walk In The Woods!

Posted in Fitness, Health and Wellness, Nature and Stress, tagged , , , , , , , , , on November 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Aside from achieving better Fitness by hiking and exercising in the Forest, there is ample evidence that exercising or interacting with nature (even having live plants in your work environment) helps combat burnout, reduces mental stress and reduces mental fatigue. Read on for more about this research and it’s implications for our daily lives.
A Walk [...]

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