by Rich Ellis | Oct 25, 2023 | Coaching, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
When you’re stressed, the body produces cortisol and adrenaline — hormones that can disrupt your normal circadian rhythm and leave you feeling “wired but tired.”Stress has been connected to sleep disruptions such as insomnia, nightmares, and frequent wake-ups during...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 24, 2023 | Coaching, Health, Mental Health, Wellness, Workplace
The world can feel quite different when we are lonely – why is that? Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to increased risk for: Heart disease and stroke. Type 2 diabetes. Depression and anxiety. If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 18, 2023 | Diet, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
If you’ve ever indulged in a bit too much wine or one too many cocktails, you know alcohol — especially in excess — has some unpleasant gastrointestinal (GI) side effects. Since gut health is important for supporting your immune system, this can lead to weakened...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 17, 2023 | Coaching, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
There are a lot of workouts that have a barrier to entry. Take spinning, for instance. To do it safely, a new rider needs help setting up the bike. Boxing requires extra gear, like gloves and hand wraps. Unlike other types of exercise, walking is a simple bodyweight...
by Rich Ellis | Oct 6, 2023 | Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Nutrition, Wellness, Workplace
Precautions like washing your hands regularly and not touching your face are important to ward off illness. And the foods you put on your plate can play an important role. Following a healthy, well-balanced diet that prioritizes whole foods over processed ones is one...
