2022 Holiday Gift Guide

The holidays are here, and for many, that means trying to find the perfect gift for loved ones. When I am shopping, I am looking for companies with good values, that use quality materials and ingredients, provide health benefits or services, have reasonable prices and are nice to look at. With so many places to…

Episode 12: Physical Benefits of Yoga

In episode 12, Mariel Geron, a data analyst at Mount Sinai Hospital, discussed the complexity of the current obesity epidemic. She explained that sometimes knowledge about diet and exercise aren’t always enough, and we need to consider the many different factors that impact people’s food and activity choices. Mariel acknowledged that it can be difficult…

Episode 11: What’s in our food?

In episode 11 of Connecting the Dots, my mom, Gail Carney, talks about how once you know what’s in certain junk foods, you don’t want to let your children have it… even every once in a while. This is because some ingredients in popular processed foods have been linked to cancer, chronic illness, obesity, diabetes, high…

Episode 8: Let’s de-stress

In episode 8: Want to relax and improve your health? Let’s de-stress, you heard many ways that Melissa Chammas, Cheryl Schlichte, and Christine Burke relax and manage stress. Melissa utilizes yoga when she is feeling overwhelmed, Cheryl engages in mindfulness practices to focus and relax, and Christine paints on a blank canvas to work through…

Episode 5: The Problem with Fad Diets

In episode 5, weight-loss nutritionist and founder of SammieNehmi Nutrition & Wellness LLC, Sammie Nehmi, discussed the dangers of fad diets and how falling for them in the past has led to her own digestive consequences. Additionally, Sammie and Sarah Tannen, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Nutrition with Sarah, both explained the importance of…