Why You Should Hang Out with Friends
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC As children, we were told to choose our friends wisely because those we associate with influence our actions. But there is more to it—our social interactions or lack thereof affect our health and well-being. Gallup research shows that socializing six hours per day is key for happiness and reduces stress. Here […]
Meal Planning for Your Personal Café
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Our wellness coaching and nutritional counseling clients routinely request meal plans. While this is a great idea, it’s nearly impossible to figure out the personal likes and dislikes, budget, cooking style, etc., in order to create a meal plan that has perfectly balanced nutrition and is sustainable for the individual and […]
Well-doing for Your Well-being
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC We’re fortunate to live in a great community. Hamilton County and its cities are consistently ranked as some of the top places to raise a family. Hamilton County holds some of the top-ranked school systems in Indiana and has also been ranked the healthiest county in the state. But before you […]
What They Don’t Tell You About Low-carb and No-carb Diets
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist, with Brittany Nelson, RD, CHWC It seems like every week we hear about a new diet claiming to be the latest and best way to achieve weight loss. Typically these diets focus on consuming a majority of your calories from certain foods or eliminating specific foods altogether, which means you’re […]
Finding Your Fit
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Are you perplexed as to why it seems some people are continuously concerned with the shape of their body? There may be more to it than meets the eye. Let’s explore a variety of reasons that motivate others and maybe you, too, will “find your fit.” Reaching your ideal body composition […]
6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Spring Cleaning
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Spring is here and with that comes spring cleaning. This can be a lot of work but it usually gets our endorphins running and puts us in a good mood. This is especially true when we take full advantage of the nice weather we have been waiting on for so many […]
From the RD: Keep It Simple, Silly
By Brittany Wonnell, MS, RD, CHWC This time of year, reflecting on what has and hasn’t worked when creating healthier habits can be common. Asking yourself, “why can’t I just eat less sweets,” or saying “eliminating soda seems impossible,” may be some conversations you have with yourself. No matter where you are on your road […]
Walking and Talking: How Socializing During Exercise Affects Your Health
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist Hopefully by now we all know there are countless physical benefits to integrating exercise into our daily routine. Even though we may know exercise is great for us, occasionally life gets in the way or we lose our motivation to stay physically active. Whether it’s because we’ve hit a plateau […]
6 Basics for a Healthy Body
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC We’re given only one body in life, and each day we have the opportunity to either build it up or tear it down. We all want a physique we can be proud of, but more importantly, we need a body that works well. Age and illness will play a role in […]
Workplace and Occupational Health Programs
By Tom Dooley Director of Business Services Your organization depends on a healthy and productive workforce. To ensure your workforce stays healthy and well, it’s vital to promote a culture of health and wellness. The first step is to provide health and wellness programming so employees and their dependents feel empowered to take charge of […]