Stress comes in all shapes and forms. There’s good stress and bad stress, physical stress and mental stress and stress from illness and injury. You might be saying to yourself, “Then where’s the good news?”

It’s right here in this blog. We’re going to touch on what causes stress and how it affects ...

I’ve been a MELT Method™ Instructor since 2013. I can honestly say MELT has changed my life and the lives of my clients. MELT is a simple and gentle self-treatment method that hydrates your connective tissue (think fascia) and helps to rebalance your nervous system. It enhances mobility, stability a...

Reaching health and weight loss goals can be a challenging journey, especially after we turn 50. However, the key to success often lies not just in the physical steps taken, but in the mindset we adopt along the way. The power of a positive mindset and being open to adopting new healthy habits can b...

As we age, it can become more difficult to manage our weight. Hormonal changes, a more sedentary lifestyle and a slowing metabolism can all contribute to weight gain. One of the biggest concerns in this age group is the accumulation of belly fat. This isn’t just about aesthetics, belly fat, particul...

Eating a salad sounds healthy, and it can be. However, some salads pack as many calories and as much fat and sodium as a fast-food burger. This blog post shares tips to use when eating out and when shopping for your own salad creations. Take control of what you’re putting in your salad and, in your ...

Maria Rigo is a health coach with a hormonal health specialty and a MELT Method Instructor with over 23 years of experience in the health, fitness and wellness industry. 

 Living with Hashimoto’s can be challenging and as I’ve experienced over the last 30 years, the effects and symptoms can ebb and...

Maria Rigo is a Health Coach with 23 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry.

Bone health is often overlooked in our overall health and wellness, but it plays a crucial role in living a vibrant and healthy life. As we age our bones naturally lose density and strength. Add in a s...

What is Mindful Eating

You may recognize this scenario. You’ve been working all morning and all of a sudden you’re starving. You only have 20 minutes for lunch so you decide to work through lunch while eating your salad or sandwich. You’re proud that you’re multitasking and getting everything done,...

I’ll never forget when my boys were younger, maybe they were 15 and 12 years old. Veggie burgers were newly available in grocery stores. I decided I was going to give them a “healthier” alternative to a cheeseburger for dinner. Instead of telling my kids I was making veggie-cheeseburgers, I thought,...

As we women age, it becomes more important to maintain a healthy weight. For women over 50, hormonal changes, a slower metabolism, and lifestyle factors can all contribute to weight gain. However, one often overlooked factor in unexplained weight gain is insulin levels. By understanding and managing...

In a day and age when we’re connected to technology do we really need to have one more gadget with us all day long? My answer is, we’re all individuals and we need to make our own decisions. I believe a fitness tracker is useful because it tells us where we’re at and can help motivate us to go furth...

As we age our body can undergo changes, some of those changes can lead to increased inflammation. Chronic inflammation is linked to numerous health issues including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, allergies and COPD. Some risk factors associated with chronic inflammation include age, obesity, di...