For years I have been passionate about personally and professionally making one simple change at a time in five key areas of our life. Nutrition, movement, relationships, quality sleep, and stress management. The most impactful of those five pillars of health is stress management because it affects the other four key areas. If we are
We’ve all experienced postprandial somnolence, right? What’s that you ask? It is the proverbial “Food Coma” from eating large meals and meals high in carbs and fats. We literally have a physical response to what we’ve eaten. In turn, when we consume food that is well balanced and filling but not over-filling, our body responds
In the late 1980s researches found that people who had an abundance of cognitive reserve were able to stay ahead of symptoms related to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s’ multiple sclerosis or a stroke. They found in some autopsies of what they expected to be “healthy brains” that there was damage consistent with a variety of brain diseases.
Here are some things you can do in the DAY to improve sleep quality at NIGHT: Spend more time outside and be more active during the day. Reduce stress through exercise, therapy, tai chi, or other means. Go to bed around the same time each night. Avoid sleeping in when you have had enough sleep.
One of many brilliant therapists I’ve used taught me a great principal. As I was recovering from a serious car accident that had caused a serious brain injury, I was worrying about all of the “what ifs” that could happen if my brain and body didn’t heal like I hoped. My therapist explained that fear
HEALTHY ALIGNMENT 5 Pillars Newslet er Week 1 – Build Your Plate With Balance Volume 1: Fuel Your Body with Four Simple Nutrition Changes: This month, we’re focusing on small, sustainable nutrition shifts to fuel your body, align your health, and feel your best. By making one simple change each week, you’ll create lasting habits
HEALTHY ALIGNMENT 5 Pillars Newsletter Volume 2: Move to Improve: Small Steps, Big Shifts: Movement is more than just exercise—it’s a natural way to align your body, mind, & emotions. Just a few minutes of intentional movement each day can lower stress, increase energy, boost mood, sharpen focus, improve sleep & so much more. It’s
As a holistic wellness coach at 5 Pillars of Health, I’m Beth Young, and I understand the frustration of lying awake night after night, struggling with difficulty falling asleep. Through my comprehensive approach focusing on the five pillars of wellness—nutrition, movement, restorative sleep, mindfulness, and social connection—I’ve helped countless clients transform their sleep patterns and
As a holistic wellness coach at 5 Pillars of Health, I’m Beth Young, and I understand the frustration of waking up tired despite getting what should be adequate sleep. Through my comprehensive approach focusing on the five pillars of wellness—nutrition, movement, restorative sleep, mindfulness, and social connection—I’ve helped countless clients overcome morning fatigue and start