Whether you need to monitor eating habits to manage a health condition or because you want to lose weight, keeping a Diet Diary is a powerful tool for gaining insight about what, when, and why you are eating. Too often, we eat mindlessly, leading to poor choices and overindulgence, raising the risk of…
So Many Apps, So Little Time: Which Fitness & Diet App is Best for You?
Sticking to diet, fitness or other wellness goals can be made simpler by using some of the many popular apps on the market. Wondering which fitness and diet app is best? A well-designed app can help you stay motivated, track progress, and provide reinforcement for even the smallest successes. With thousands of…
Make a Change for Better Health in the New Year
Have you set an intention to make better choices around diet and exercise in the New Year? Kudos for recognizing a change needs to be made and committing to it! As you begin to adopt new, healthier behavior, remember that change is a process. Be kind and patient with yourself. It takes…
How To Raise Healthy And Happy Children
Looking to raise healthy and happy children? There’s a lot you can do to help your child maintain optimal health and prevent the occurrence of common illnesses. For instance: Do you model healthy eating? Are you exercising as a family? Do you make time to play and relax? ESTABLISH HEALTHY HABITS…
Depression: Facing the Facts & Healthy-Living Approaches
Of the various mood disorders, depression is the most common, afflicting more than 20 million Americans from all ethnic groups, ages, and backgrounds each year. While ups and downs in mood are part of our daily experience, depression is different: it reflects a disturbance in mood and emotion over a period of time,…
Looking to Heal Acid Reflux Naturally?
You’ve just enjoyed a southwest burrito at your favorite restaurant. Now, you’re feeling as if someone has lit a fire in your upper abdomen and the flames are reaching up your throat. That’s acid reflux. It’s triggered when stomach acid backs up into your food pipe (the esophagus). Acid reflux (commonly called heartburn) is a…
6 Foolproof Ways to Love Yourself to Health
While it’s necessary to express love for family, friends and significant others, it’s also important to remember to love yourself. WHY YOU NEED TO LOVE YOURSELF TO HEALTH. Loving yourself increases your health in two major ways: When people love and respect themselves they tend to make better food and lifestyle choices, promoting physical health. Loving…
Healthy Habits & Did You See The Best of 2015?
Several positive things happened in 2015; the greatest of all was launching the new KalenaSpire website. If you haven’t grabbed your free Bye Bye Belly Bloat Journal by subscribing to the KalenaSpire newsletter, now’s the time to do so before the New Year. It’ll get you on track and you’ll say Bye Bye to all your…