Mental Health Epidemic in the United States Guest Blog Post by: Suzanne Nixon, EdD, LPC, LMFT, Licensed Professional Counselor & Marriage & Family Therapist Join us at our upcoming Health and Wellness Event, “Mental Illness: Breaking the Stigma” on September 18, 2018 For more information about the Loudoun Chamber’s Health and Wellness Initiative, click here. #LiveWellBeWell No doubt […]
Thank you to Angie Harris of Insight Into Action Therapy for this blog post. Join us for the upcoming Health and Wellness event, “Mental Illness: Breaking the Stigma” on September 18, 2018. Learn More Did you know that 1 in 3 teens will meet the diagnosis criteria for Anxiety by the age of 18? […]
What is the Healthy Business Challenge? The healthy business challenge is an online scorecard that is quick and easy to fill out. Developed by the Loudoun Chamber’s Health and Wellness Business Initiative, it is an opportunity for your business to think about and implement a Wellness Program. How do I sign up for the Healthy […]
Post written by Lisa Geraci-Rigoni, of The Organizing Mentors; Thank you to Insight Into Action Therapy for allowing us to share this post. Learn more about the Healthy Business Challenge, here! De-clutter Your Outside to Find Space in Your Inside I believe people bring too much stuff into their lives for many reasons. First, it […]
Written by Jennifer Montgomery, Executive Director, Loudoun Hunger Relief Why did the tomato blush? I’ll tell you at the end…. We all know that healthy eating is better for us. Most of us have the means to eat more fruits, vegetables, lean proteins along with heart healthy, whole foods. We just need to think about […]
We’ve all made those grandiose New Year’s promises, even knowing their fateful doom from the outset. Notwithstanding, most of us start the year off with genuine sincerity and an intent for better bodies, minds, and careers in the year ahead. How then do we so quickly lose motivation to maintain our “resolutions” and settle into […]
Thanks to Melanie Schmidt of Inova Loudoun Hospital for this post! Register for the 2017 Superhero 5k, benefiting Smashing Walnuts, here. With the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce’s first annual SuperHero 5K is coming up in April, running has been on my mind. The problem? It is hard to motivate yourself to run when so cozy inside! After […]
The Holiday Season Now Ends With Super Bowl Sunday That Means Opportunities for Loudoun Sustainable Businesses Post by Lynne Kaye, of Unison Advisory Group, and a member of the Green Business Initiative committee Researchers at Cornell who were looking into how well Americans kept their New Year’s resolutions made a startling discovery. Americans no longer […]
Janet Southward, Nerium International January is the quintessential time to improve health, break old habits and recommit to achieving goals. January first always recharges me. I’m extra fired up when I know change is within my grasp. Excitement and passion feel amazing! However, these emotions generate enthusiasm, but lack the muscle to implement lasting change. […]
Thank you to Kimberly Phomsopha, PTA, of Loudoun Physical Therapy, for this informative blog post! Studies have shown that both physical therapy and steroid injections can be effective for combating pain and inflammation for certain types of joint-related issues – such as bursitis, tendonitis, frozen shoulder, and plantar fasciitis. So why choose physical therapy first. […]