Perimenopause – What to Know in your 40s

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Thankfully, we seem to be in an age where it’s no longer taboo to talk about periods and perimenopause. This is important, because with aging populations around the world, 50% of them having a uterus – generally speaking, these are important topics.  Perimenopause marks a significant transition in a person’s life. It’s hard to say […]

Creating a Sustainable Stress Management Routine

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Welcome back to our final week of exploring stress management! We’ve covered various techniques, from mindfulness to physical activities and eating for stress. Now, let’s focus on integrating these into a sustainable routine, especially for those in the high-stress tech industry. To bring our stress management series to a close, let’s bring it all together. […]

Movement – Your Key to Managing Stress

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For those of us that have worked or current in tech, one thing remains the same. The pace is relentless and stressful, so managing stress effectively is paramount. Physical activity, often undervalued, is a powerful tool at your disposal. In fact, movement is your customized key to managing stress. This week, in our stress management […]

Your Personal Wellness System: Sleep and Movement Edition

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In our previous article, we emphasized the importance of creating a comprehensive health system that supports your overall well-being. Now, let’s dive deeper and explore how to build two concrete pillars of your personal wellness system: sleep and movement. By crafting a system for these vital components, you’ll be on your way to achieving sustainable […]

Creating Systems for Wellness

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Have you ever set a health goal, worked hard to achieve it, and then found yourself right back where you started shortly after reaching it? If so, you’re not alone. “Goals are for people who care about winning once. Systems are for people who care about winning repeatedly,” as James Clear, author of “Atomic Habits,” […]

Tailoring Fitness for Chronic Conditions

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When it comes to fitness, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. We all have our unique journeys, and for those of us dealing with chronic conditions like fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, the path to wellness might seem a little different. But fear not, my health-conscious comrades, because today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of tailoring […]

Beat Stress and Hack Your Genes with Epigenetics

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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to handle stress like a walk in the park while others turn into stress monsters at the mere thought of a deadline? Well, the answer might just be hiding in the fascinating world of epigenetics. Keep reading to learn more about how to beat stress and hack […]

Creating Habits For Wellbeing

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“Make time for your wellness, or you will be forced to make time for your illness.” – Unknown It’s easy to say “I will do this when…” but when does “when” ever actually come? There is no doubt that prioritizing health and wellness is hard. It’s even harder when we consider wellness as a monolithic […]