The Rising Importance of Mobile Technology Programs like Weight Watchers will need to adapt to changing technologies or chance losing significant market share to the 100’s of niche-specific programs such as Paleo Plan popping up every month. Who needs points systems when your meals and shopping lists are already figured out for you? Who needs to travel for “Fast Food”, when…
Six Factors that Determine Why We Have Difficulty Creating Healthy Habits
We each have unique set of six “ability factors” that determine our chances of creating new long-term health behaviors. By the time you read this, your New Year’s resolutions have probably already died. The good news is that you are clearly not alone! But there’s still hope and I want to help you revisit your health…
Why You and I Have Trouble Creating Healthy Habits
I recently set out to learn as much as I can about creating new lifestyle habits. In my first article, I shared that if you’re stressed, it can be extremely difficult, if not impossible to successfully change an unhealthy habit into a healthy one. I recommended a “homework” exercise to: List 20 barriers that you perceive…
The Most Overlooked Barrier to Creating Healthy Habits and a First Action Step to Overcome It
As disease shifts from acute health problems to chronic health problems, the biggest challenge facing you is your ability to manage your health effectively on your own. But instead of being a “burden” that must be overcome, the process of creating healthy habits can actually be enjoyable and fun. Central to this shift to healthier lifestyles is the…
Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
What does dark chocolate have to do with apples, red wine, green tea, onions and cranberries? They share powerful chemicals called flavonoids. What are Flavonoids? Flavonoids are a specific subset of anti-oxidants and polyphenols that may be associated with health benefits including cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease, digestive health, and immune balance. Flavonoids have been also…
