Written by Christa M., RDN, LD, CHWC A common thread uniting us all is food, as we all need to eat. The uniqueness of our food experiences is deeply connected to many factors that influence what we eat—and what we eat affects our well-being. Taking time to reflect and [...]
Written by Christa M., RDN, LD, CHWC Let's be honest: Making healthy food choices can be challenging. With busy lives, the cost of food, temptations at the grocery store, and confusing food labels, it can feel nearly impossible. Luckily, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been listening and [...]
By Christa M., RDN, LD, CHWC What food we choose to eat matters, but have you considered that nutrition habits can go beyond what we feed our bodies? Positive nutrition habits begin with our relationship and behaviors with food. National Nutrition Month (March) is a perfect [...]
By Sabrina Halstead | PacificSource Wellness Coordinator My husband and I arrived at Alton Baker Park in Eugene early on a Sunday morning. The parking lot was nearly empty, and the Frisbee golf site not yet buzzing with activity. With my phone in-hand, we locked up the rest of our [...]
Quitting tobacco is a process with somewhat distinct phases. We recently provided some tips for both the “Before” stage and the tough “During” stage . Today, we look at what comes after that. When you quit tobacco, whether you smoke, chew, or vape, you’re not just giving up a habit--you’re [...]
Part 2 of a 3-part Series During – the first few weeks Whether you smoke, chew, or vape, there’s no doubt that quitting tobacco is a challenging journey. But there are so many good reasons to do so, and you can succeed. Last week we talked about Before – setting [...]
Part 1 of a 3-part Series Read part 2 here. Nearly 7 out of 10 adult cigarette smokers in the United States say they want to quit completely. Are you among them? There’s no doubt that quitting tobacco is a challenging journey, whether you smoke, chew, or use e-cigarettes. The [...]
This summer I hit the road for 10 days and 1,854 miles with two small and loud children, and one large and loud husband. Fortunately, the car was comfortable and the kids sleep a lot in moving vehicles. Trying to keep healthy and active, which keeps my husband and I [...]
Finding time for fitness in our daily lives can be challenging, and squeezing some exercise into a vacation may seem impossible. But there are several opportunities to keep healthy, happy, and fit while vacationing. The main thing to remember—all the time, actually—is that something is always better than nothing. It’s [...]
In honor of May being National Bike Month, we sat down with one of our Montana employees, Erin, who bikes or walks into work nearly every single day, to get some insider tips and tricks about how to have a successful ride into work. What got you into mountain [...]
