Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness by Dr. Melody Fortune October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There has been a decline in breast cancer rates nationally, but the level of decline is not seen in certain ethnic and racial groups. The literature suggest that more White women have preventive breast screenings at the Read More
Mushrooms!
Who wants to eat fungus? If it is mushrooms, then count me in. During my brief stent as a vegetarian, mushrooms were a staple in my diet. Though I am back to my meat eating ways, I still enjoy mushrooms as a regular part of a balanced diet. Just so Read More
September 5 and 5 challenge! Week 3: PROGRESS, PLAN, be CONSISTENT
We are progressing through our 5&5 challenge, and the key word here is progress. When it comes to your workouts, it is important that you don’t spend all of your time doing the same things over and over again. This can slow down your progress. That doesn’t mean do a Read More
September 5&5 challenge! Week 1: Get Started
Week 1: Get started There are 7 days in a week. The challenge for September is to take 5 of those days and commit to exercise and good nutrition. Below I have listed some specifics about the challenge. Remember, I am not a nutritionist, so these are just suggestions regarding Read More
The Basics: Brain and Cognitive Health and Wellness
What time is it? What do I have to do today? What do I want to do today? How will I structure my time? How much money do I need to bring for dinner tonight? Where did I leave my keys? Why is blue so blue? Should I eat this…Questions. Read More
Fats, Healthy?
By now you have probably heard that fat is a necessary component of a healthy diet. In fact, our bodies produce fat from carbohydrates and proteins, and then store that fat for energy! The questions are how much fat and what types of fats are acceptable in a healthy diet? Read More
Why Don’t We Exercise?
As a personal trainer, I have worked hard to assist in improving the health and wellness of my clients, friends, and loved ones. Still, I find that people have a difficult time remaining involved in healthy living behaviors. It is not uncommon, as the number of people who are overweight Read More
The Basics: Environmental Health and Wellness
I love being in a beautiful space. The kind of space that makes your jaw drop in awe. The kind of place that makes you stop, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. The kind of place that makes you laugh and smile. I simply love it. I occasionally Read More
An Introduction to Intangible You
This Section, Intangible You, is about spirituality. It is important to have a strong spiritual base. Your spirituality is like the roots on a tree. It keeps you grounded, and allows you to flourish and grow. This is what defines you as a person. Your spirituality dictates how you interact Read More
The Basics: Building Your Base with an Active Lifestyle, Good Nutrition, and Preventative Care Part IV
Water. What about water?! Well of course water is important! Your body is over 50% water (ranges are from 50-75% on average). You can barely live for 3 days without water, especially if you are me, the perpetually dehydrated. I carry around a 24 ounce water bottle all day. Almost Read More