Happy Holidays? Tips to Get Balanced Before You Go Bonkers

Does your holiday routine feel more like a curse than a celebration ? You are not alone.

It’s no secret that December is a tough month for many people. On the one hand, it’s full of fun: presents, parties, sweets, and seeing loved ones. And on the other hand, it’s exhausting. We all do our best to stay afloat among the sea of extra activities such as cooking, baking, shopping, sending cards and attending holiday parties.

40 Stories of Thanks: Andrea’s Success Story

Most of us have an interesting relationship with our health. When we feel good, we don’t think much about it. But when something goes wrong, like a flu or worse, it’s a big wake-up call. Suddenly, we think about all those bad habits that might have contributed to the breakdown.

Prepping the Perfect Pantry {or, A Peek into A Holistic Nutritionist’s Pantry}

I was inspired by my recent work as the pro bono nutritionist for the Plastiki crew as well as a reader’s question (below – thanks, Nick!) to write this article, plus an upcoming visit to a client’s home to do a pantry raid and audit. Fun!

Nick’s question was:

“What do you keep your fridge or pantry stocked with?
Or what is always on your shopping list?”

The answer is… it depends. (That’s the old management consultant in me peeping out.)

Eating Organic on a Budget: 10 Tips to Save & Savor

With this challenging economy, many of us have become more budget-conscious. What’s a guy / gal to do if your health objective is to eat organic, but your budget’s objective is to stay as small as possible?

While it’s not always true that organics are more expensive (check out this comparison chart I’ve provided), it is true that food consumption makes up a large percentage of most peoples’ monthly budget – including ours!

I’ve compiled ten easy tips for you to maximize your food dollars so that you can stay true to your health and prioritize eating organic, without feeling budgetary guilt.

Organic & Conventional Pricing Comparison from 2009

Here is a 2009 pricing comparison from one of my clients for the following categories of foods, both organic and non-organic. She actually went around and documented these price points. I wanted to post this to show that it’s not true that organic is always more expensive. It (literally) pays to shop around and do your research. I don’t mean to tout Whole Foods here, but you can see where they come out ahead (cheaper) in pricing compared to another chain supermarket.

Monday, March 1, 2010: The Food-Mood Connection, a Live Free Workshop

Delicious Health invites you to:

“The Food-Mood Connection:

How to Manage Your Mood Through Food“

A complimentary workshop in downtown San Francisco
presented by Simla Somturk Wickless, MBA, CHC, CNE, founder of Delicious Health

DATE: Monday, March 1, 2010

TIME: 6 – 7:30 PM Pacific

LOCATION: 169 Steuart Street (between Mission & Howard), San Francisco, CA 94105

FEE: FREE! Nada. Zip. Courtesy of the YMCA.

RSVP REQUIRED: Click here to RSVP. Our previous event sold out, so don’t wait.

Join me, Simla Somturk Wickless, health, nutrition & lifestyle expert and founder of Delicious Health, at the beautiful YMCA Embarcadero, for a brand new workshop!

Simla’s Story :: Part 2 :: Anger & Bewilderment

Author’s note: This is the second installment in a series of articles about how I have healed from several health conditions and come to live very well with my autoimmune conditions, which are in full remission as long as I respect my triggers. The specific autoimmune conditions I will be writing about are:  fibromyalgia; undifferentiated connective tissue disorder; and, immunotoxicity. The other health conditions I will refer to in this context are:  chronic fatigue syndrome; adrenal fatigue; asthma; chronic bronchitis; pneumonia; food and environmental allergies; chronic bronchitis; multiple chemical sensitivity; lyme disease (also referred to as lyme’s disease); medication-induced hepatitis and pancreatitis; IBS; digestive issues; leaky gut; dysbiosis; candida; heavy metal toxicity, and others. While it’s personally difficult to relive a lot of this through the act of writing, I hope to provide the information and inspiration I wish I had while I was going through this life-altering experience. I write from the perspectives of a patient, a busy professional, an entrepreneur, a wife, a daughter, and as a certified health coach and nutrition expert, which is what my experience has led me to become. I’d love to hear from you if this proves helpful to you – you can email me at hello(at)enjoydelicioushealth.com. You may also visit www.enjoydelicioushealth.com or www.delicioushealthblog.com to learn more. In health ~ Simla Somturk WIckless, MBA, CHC, NE.

Hatching a Happy 2010: 7 Tips for Making New Year Resolutions Stick

Here we are. Hellooooo 2010!

The new year tends to arrive with a lot of expectations. It’s a time to take stock, look ahead, and make plans. How can I make this year better?, we ask ourselves. How can I make myself better this year?

No pressure!

Actually, that’s what I dislike about new year resolutions. All this pressure to make grand plans and become this “new” you, just because it’s January 1st. Why not do it on March 2nd? [Did you know that New Year's Day was observed in March back in the day?]

Simla’s Story :: Part I :: Onset & Denial

Author’s note: This is the first installment in a series of articles about how I have healed from several health conditions and come to live very well with my autoimmune conditions, which are in full remission as long as I respect my triggers. The specific autoimmune conditions I will be writing about are:  fibromyalgia; undifferentiated connective tissue disorder; and, immunotoxicity. The other health conditions I will refer to in this context are:  chronic fatigue syndrome; adrenal fatigue; asthma; chronic bronchitis; pneumonia; food and environmental allergies; chronic bronchitis; multiple chemical sensitivity; lyme disease (also referred to as lyme’s disease); medication-induced hepatitis and pancreatitis; IBS; digestive issues; leaky gut; dysbiosis; candida; heavy metal toxicity, and others. While it’s personally difficult to relive a lot of this through the act of writing, I hope to provide the information and inspiration I wish I had while I was going through this life-altering experience. I write from the perspectives of a patient, a busy professional, an entrepreneur, a wife, a daughter, and as a certified health coach and nutrition expert, which is what my experience has led me to become. I’d love to hear from you if this proves helpful to you – you can email me at hello(at)enjoydelicioushealth.com. You may also visit www.enjoydelicioushealth.com or www.delicioushealthblog.com to learn more. In health ~ Simla Somturk WIckless, MBA, CHC, NE.

Type A? Overachiever? Perfectionist? Psssst. Over here!

Health is multi-faceted. I believe we need to eat well and live well to be truly healthy: career or self-expression of productivity, physical movement, relationships, sense of self – otherwise known as spirit – need to be in good order for true health and wellness to manifest. Food is just one way we feed ourselves. These other parts of our lives also serve to feed us. If broken, they will drain and deplete rather than feed.

Are you a Type A overachiever? A perfectionist?

Do you drive yourself to your limits every day – mentally, physically, emotionally?

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