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 3, 2023 | Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
Given the current world climate, boosting the immune system is top-of-mind for many people. The truth is, immunity depends on many factors. Some you have control over, and others you don’t. But exercise does play a role in immunity, so it’s worth understanding how...
by Rich Ellis | Sep 17, 2023 | Coaching, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace
As a result of many aspect of day-to-day life, including the ones completely outside your control, many lives have been turned upside down and depression levels are estimated be up by 200-400% in North America, so we can assume the western world is similar. All the...
