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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Panic Attack? Attack Back with These Helpful Tools
Posted in Health and Wellness, Nature and Stress, Stress Management, tagged anxiety, cognitive behaviorial therapy, panic attack, parasympathetic nervous system on November 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
NASA’s Top Ten Plants to Remove Formaldehyde, Benzene and Carbon Monoxide from Indoor Air
Posted in Health and Wellness, Workplace Wellness, tagged air quality, benzene, formaldehyde, indoor plant, NASA scientists, sick building syndrome on November 25, 2009 | 8 Comments »
By Sue Shekut, Owner, Working Well Massage, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Wellness Coach, ACSM Personal Trainer 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 [...]
Have a Thinner Thanksgiving and More Fun With Family and Friends
Posted in Fat Loss, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, tagged portion control, Thanksgiving eating tips, WebMD, weight loss 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 Read entire article [...]
A Butter That Helps You Breathe!
Posted in Health and Wellness, Massage Therapy, Workplace Wellness, tagged Alaffia, fair trade, Moisturizer, nasal decongestent, shea butter, stuffy noses on November 23, 2009 | 1 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 [...]
Joint Care for Runners 101
Posted in Fitness, tagged cross training, joint wear, proper form and cadence, Proper running shoes, running on hard surfaces, Stanford University School of Medicine 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 [...]
Daytime Naps Can Be Good for Your Health!
Posted in Health and Wellness, Stress Management, Workplace Wellness, tagged afternoon hump, daytime sleepiness, Harvard Health Publication, napping, napping and problem solving, napping benefits, napping on the job on November 19, 2009 | 1 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 [...]
Indoor Plants Rated as Top Indoor Air Cleaners by University of Georgia
Posted in Health and Wellness, Stress Management, Workplace Wellness, tagged air quality, Asparagus fern, EcoWorld, English ivy;, Hortscience, indoor plants, purple waffle plant, variegated wax plant on November 18, 2009 | 3 Comments »
By Sue Shekut, Owner, Working Well Massage, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Wellness Coach, ACSM Personal Trainer 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 [...]
Get Prairie Fever–And Find 60 Hikes in the Chicago area
Posted in Fitness, Nature and Stress, tagged 60 Hikes in 60 miles, HIking in Chicago, Prairie Fever, Ted Villaire 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 well [...]
Can Vigorous Exercise Damage Your Joints?
Posted in Fitness, Health and Wellness, tagged ACSM, joint health, joint wear and tear, knee health, overtraining, vigorous exercise 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 [...]
A Cure For Burnout and Stress–As Simple as a Walk In The Woods!
Posted in Fitness, Health and Wellness, Nature and Stress, tagged burnout, direct attention, hard fascination, indoor plants, nature and cancer, Rachel Kaplan, reduce mental fatqiue, reduced aggression with nature, soft fascination, Stephen Kaplan on November 15, 2009 | 1 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 [...]
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