Health Coaching

What is a Health Coach?  When our members receive their Health Action Plan from their medical provider, it can be overwhelming to know where to start or even how to begin to implement the recommendations given. A health coach provides them with the support they need to narrow the focus on what matters the most…

HeartMath is a research-based organization that aims to help individuals and organizations improve their mental and emotional well-being through the use of scientific techniques and tools. HeartMath focuses on the connection between the heart, brain, and emotions and offers programs and technology to help individuals manage stress, increase resilience and improve performance.  At the core…

Good nutrition is essential for a healthy life and can have a profound impact on our physical, mental and emotional well-being. While many people know the importance of good nutrition, making changes to your diet and eating habits can be challenging. This is where a nutrition coach can help. At Empowered Health, we treat food…

National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and awareness campaign that takes place in March. The purpose of this month-long campaign is to promote the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. What is National Nutrition Month? National Nutrition Month is an initiative created by the Academy of Nutrition and…

A natural way to regulate your mood and increase your overall sense of well-being is to increase your body’s production of a group of hormones that are often referred to as the “feel good” hormones. This quartet includes:  Dopamine – Linked to the brain’s reward system and involved with reinforcement of behaviors   Serotonin – Related…

Can being grateful really affect your health? Turns out it can.  The holidays are a time of anticipation and celebration, but they can also be exhausting and quite stressful. Between the food preparation, managing emotions, social commitments and relatives (both good and bad), who wouldn’t feel strained and off balance?   Throughout the stresses of the season, expressing gratitude and making…

As of 2020, 30-40% of adults in the United States suffered from chronic pain – an amount higher than the number of Americans living with heart disease, cancer or diabetes. Defined as any sort of persistent or recurrent pain that lasts longer than three months, chronic pain can be completely life altering and debilitating. Biological…