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This collection of blogs are contributed by Chamber Members that are not only on our Health and Wellness Council, but members that are within the health and wellness industry!
Friday, March 11, 2022March is National Sleep Awareness Month!
Until just a few years ago I never paid attention to how much sleep is important for my health and wellness. I was feeling fatigued and not able to keep up with my business/work and family responsibilities. I was irritable and no one really wanted to even be around me. I discovered that when I went to bed earlier, I could shed the extra unwanted weight, feel lighter in my body and mind, make better nutritional choices, and even have the energy to exercise. It was mind-blowing to me that by making one
Madhavi Rao, Prana Health Yoga & Wellness
Thursday, March 10, 2022What is Wellness Tourism?
Wellness tourism is a fairly new segment of the tourism industry and is defined by the Global Wellness Institute as travel associated with the pursuit of maintaining or enhancing one’s personal wellbeing. Wellness travelers want to sustain, improve or kick-start a healthy lifestyle. Wellness tourism is a growing sector and has continued to expand throughout the pandemic as people are looking to vacation in destinations where they’re able to stay socially-distanced from other travelers. The pandemic has also
Lisa Berretta, Account Manager, American College of Radiology; Member/Volunteer Wellness Tourism Association
Thursday, January 20, 2022Simple Strategies to Avoiding Employee Burnout This Year
Nicole Malone, Dark Horse Nutrition LLC
Monday, January 3, 2022Benefits of Employee Wellness Programs
There are many benefits for employers to offer wellness programs and services to employees. As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers and employees are seeking for ways to lower their costs. Preventative health and wellness programs do just that! These programs are designed to help improve employees’ behavior to achieve better health and thus decrease the bottom line of the organization.
Nicole Malone, Dark Horse Nutrition LLC
Friday, October 1, 2021Why Choose a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Many people these days call themselves a Health and Wellness Coach and with such fluidity and freedom at that. We all have experiences and yes we all have a story to tell and share from those experiences. What happened and how we pulled through many times are quite life-changing and worthy of sharing. When we begin to share our successes from maybe some of the darkest moments in our lives, we start to get followers and even some who reach out and ask if we could help them in their struggles and journey to
Madhavi Rao, Prana Health - Wellness & Yoga
Thursday, August 19, 2021Why Simone Biles' Actions Mean So Much
For as long as I can remember, mental health was a term that always conjured up certain responses from people. It was not uncommon to hear the word ‘stigma’ when talking about it. The thing is―nearly everyone has mental health challenges at some point in life. Each situation is different of course, but none of us are immune to life’s stressors on our mental well-being. Simone Biles has been a focal point for quite a while now. Her personal story of overcoming so many personal trials to rise to such a level
Monika Taylor, RPSV
Monday, April 26, 2021Finding Your "WHY"
Monika Taylor, Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia
Monday, March 15, 2021Why You Should Stop Seeking Motivation
Nicole Malone, Dark Horse Nutrition
Thursday, February 25, 2021Know Where to Seek Care
Todd McGovern, Reston Hospital Center
Monday, November 30, 2020Situational Anxiety
Monika Taylor, Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia
