With the new year upon us and everyone setting their resolutions, I have been reflecting on what is really important to me and what I’m looking forward to improving in 2020. The things that topped the list were cleaning up my eating, reducing toxic exposure for myself and family, and spending quality time with those I love.

In celebration of Occupational Therapy Month, I thought this was the perfect time to reflect on our career and share with you exactly what it is that occupational therapists do. Two questions I hear all the time are… are you going to help me find a job? And, Occupational Therapy is the same as Physical Therapy, right? Wrong! So here’s the scoop.

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in the ancient plant Cannabis sativa. Let's demystify this though - cannabis sativa refers to the plant itself - both with and without THC. You are probably familiar with the abbreviation THC, which is the psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis. The plant with THC is marijuana. The plant without THC is hemp. More specifically, marijuana contains more than 0.3 percent THC and hemp contains less than 0.3 percent THC. Make sense? Additionally, CBD with over 0.3 percent can only be found in states that have medical marijuana dispensaries or permit adult use legally.

The 80/20 Rule is a practical approach to clean eating that creates a healthy relationship with food. The goal is to eat delicious food, achieve your health goals and realistically stick to a plan. It’s less of a diet and more of a lifestyle.

8 tips on how to boost your immune system naturally - whether it’s fighting the common cold, flu, Coronavirus or just staying in tip top shape to prevent the yuckies from creeping in.

It’s important to note that not all strokes are created equal. There are 3 types of stroke and each has different warning signs. All strokes have one thing in common: a loss of blood to part of your brain.

The time has come, I’m finally kicking my sugar habit and I’m taking you on the ride with me. As far back as I can remember, sugar has been part of my life so I knew this break up wasn't going to be easy. Before I made the commitment, naturally I did my research on how to best reduce cravings so I didn’t become a raging, deprived lunatic.

Let’s talk about inflammation. Not the kind when you twist your ankle after a few too many glasses of wine dancing wildly on the dance floor. I want to talk about the inflammation that lurks in your body after it has worn out its welcome. The kind that gets confused and starts to attack its own cells by mistake.

If you can do nothing else to benefit your health, then drink water. It does so much for your overall well being. Is your energy low? Try drinking more water. Have a headache? Instead of reaching for your next coffee, try an ice cold glass of H20. Struggling to lose weight? Seriously, drink more water! It is literally the easiest form of self care with benefits researched over and over again stating how important it is for our health. Drink the damn water.