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The Science of Mindfulness: How it Affects Brain and Body

Posted on August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 by Phil Sarpong
The Science of Mindfulness: How it Affects Brain and Body

Mindfulness has been shown to affect the brain in many positive ways. It can increase grey matter in areas related to emotion regulation, improve connectivity between different brain regions, and decrease activity in the amygdala, which is responsible for the fight-or-flight response. Mindfulness can also reduce stress and anxiety, improve Continue Reading

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What is a Mindfulness Circle? (Using Mindfulness for Stress Reduction Technique)

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Phil Sarpong
What is a Mindfulness Circle? (Using Mindfulness for Stress Reduction Technique)

We all experience stress to varying degrees through the days, weeks, months, or even years.  Many things can be stressors, including work, family, or health-related challenges.  It is essential to notice and identify the stressors and rate them on a scale of 1-10 to determine how much they impact your Continue Reading

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How to Successfully Eat Healthy When Dining Out (without Overindulging on the Calories)

Posted on June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 by Phil Sarpong
How to Successfully Eat Healthy When Dining Out (without Overindulging on the Calories)

One of the most significant barriers to eating well is being persuaded, tempted, and thrown off by dining out at restaurants, eating out with friends, or going to a restaurant with unhealthy meal options.  Here is your guide to successfully dining out! The first thing is to list what high-risk Continue Reading

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What is a Body Scan Meditation?

Posted on May 5, 2023May 6, 2023 by Phil Sarpong
What is a Body Scan Meditation?

Doing mindfulness exercises can be tricky!  What I like to do with my clients is make it as fun or as enjoyable as possible!    I want my clients to understand that mindfulness doesn’t always have to be dreadful, that it can be fun and exciting as well!   A  Continue Reading

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HOW TO COOK HEALTHIER FOODS

Posted on April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 by Phil Sarpong
HOW TO COOK HEALTHIER FOODS

How Can I Cook Healthier Foods? Cooking can be overwhelming at times, but it’s one of the best ways to not only give your body what it needs to be healthy but can be fun at the same time! Eating and Cooking at Home is one of the Best Ways Continue Reading

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How to Shop for Healthy Food

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 by Phil Sarpong
How to Shop for Healthy Food

Three ways to be more efficient and save money at the grocery store Stick to your list– bring your shopping list with you, or if you want, buy your items online and pick them up at the store to save time and money buying what you need.  Search for coupons- Continue Reading

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How to Meal Plan | The Best Tips

Posted on February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 by Phil Sarpong
How to Meal Plan | The Best Tips

One of the most challenging factors for clients to live a healthier lifestyle is nutrition, which relates explicitly to meal planning, shopping, and cooking.  When clients feel confident with these three parts of nutrition, they can catapult themselves towards a healthier lifestyle. Remember that about 60-70% of overall fitness is Continue Reading

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HOW TO READ AND UNDERSTAND FOOD LABELS

Posted on December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 by Phil Sarpong
HOW TO READ AND UNDERSTAND FOOD LABELS

Reading and understanding the Nutrition Facts Label can help you make smart food choices when shopping. Here are 5 crucial steps when reading a nutrition label.  1. UNDERSTAND the Serving Size Serving size is equivalent to saying “portion” or “helping.” The information listed on the Nutrition Facts label is based Continue Reading

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HOW TO USE COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Posted on December 3, 2022December 3, 2022 by Phil Sarpong
HOW TO USE COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY  (CBT) FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy formulation created by Aaron T. Beck, who is globally recognized as the father of CBT. He proposed that negative feelings and behaviors derive from “automatic thoughts” that we all have as human beings. CBT helps a Continue Reading

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Phil’s Guide to Fitness Success

Posted on November 6, 2022October 8, 2024 by Phil Sarpong
Phil’s Guide to Fitness Success

https://besttestosteronebooster.com/How Active Should I Be? The 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans confirm that you can protect your health by being physically active. Just 150 minutes (2½ hours) of moderate-intensity physical activity per week can lead to essential health benefits. What Should the Intensity Be?   Start small and then build up! Continue Reading

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