Doctor MaryJayne on Wellness

Gratitude – Not Just for November Anymore!

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Category: Mindfulness

Written by Dr MaryJayne

Yep – It’s November. The one month out of 12 that we’ve set aside for gratitude. And because of that, I’m certain your inbox is full of everything from blogs like mine to holiday sales that invoke the spirit of being thankful.

A quick internet search will reveal that there’s a LOT of science that supports a practice of gratitude to improve overall health and well-being. I found this nice little blog that lists 31 actual science-based benefits of practicing gratitude!

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Balancing on the Wobbly Stool of Wellness

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Category: Mindfulness

Written by Dr MaryJayne

What is ‘Wellness’ anyway?

As you know in my book From Overwhelmed to Inspired, I use the definition of wellness I’ve come to love,

“Wellness, it’s the best in each of us, a natural mix of elements that makes us unique. Wellness is a conscious commitment to growth and improvement in all areas. Only then does the larger picture emerge.” ~ Anonymous

A few organizations have attempted to define what is meant by ‘a commitment to growth and improvement in all areas.’ One of the largest of these is the National Wellness Institute (NWI) which promotes six dimensions of wellness: Physical, Emotional, Occupational, Intellectual, Social and Spiritual.

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Never mind what’s in your wallet..

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Category: Living Wellness

Written by Dr MaryJayne

What’s in your DNA?

Those of you who know me can attest to the fact that through the years, I’ve really striven to learn the most up-to-date information on wellness, healthy aging, and well-being and incorporate what I’ve learned into my daily life as well as to share what I’ve learned with others.

And yet, over time, I’ve been plagued with increasingly ubiquitous ‘discomfort’ (a.k.a. pain)

All of my physicals come back with beautifully glowing lab results that indicate perfect health – and yet – I’m hurting. And for all the perfectly-perfect lifestyle and diet choices I make, I don’t necessarily feel robust.

At the suggestion of my chiropractor, I went to see Kimberly Feagans, B.A., CWK, CKP, who specializes in Wholistic Methylation and Wholistic Kinesiology. What I learned about myself, and by extension, my family was truly enlightening. But beyond that, it gave me hope that I could resolve many, if not all, of my issues.

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Live Long and Prosper (notes on ‘how to’)

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Category: Aging Well

Written by Dr MaryJayne

Maybe it’s because I turned 60 last year. Maybe it’s because my mom died that year too, at age 91. Or maybe it’s just the business I’m in. But lately, I’ve found myself freakishly obsessed with longevity. Not just longevity.  I recognize that once born, we all have the same fate. We will die at some point.

My philosophy, and the basis for what and how I teach, is that I want to be healthy when I die. And I want that for you too; a life of vitality, well-being and inner peace, to the very end.

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Water Water Everywhere – but how much should you drink?

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Category: Diet & Nutrition

Written by Dr MaryJayne

Hot days of summer are right around the corner and consuming plenty of water will be extra important for both overall health and safety.

Because water is a critical factor in our body’s overall health, I devoted an entire chapter to it in my book, From Overwhelmed to Inspired.

Below are a few excerpts from that chapter that I hope will motivate you drink plenty of water (or non-sugary, non-carbonated, non-caffeinated beverages) to stay healthy this summer and all year long.

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Don’t Be Fooled

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Category: Healthy Kids

Written by Dr MaryJayne

Yes, April Fool’s has come and gone, but there is one category of that we consumers really must be on the lookout for:

Misleading Advertising

Or dare I say deceitful, devious and maybe even down-right dangerous.

What’s got my panties in a bunch you ask?

Here’s the back story.

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