As I mentioned back in May, “stress in and of itself is not bad. The right kind of stress is essential to health and growth; like exercising, and pushing for goals. It’s the unchecked, constant, anxiety-producing stress that undermines our health and needs to be reduced.”

The right types of stress can push you to do amazing things. Dr. Lynne Tan of Montefiore Medical Center in New York City explains, “stress is a burst of energy…our body telling us what we need to do.” The good kind of stress can help you be more efficient and improve memory, heart function and your immune system. Studies have even shown that the good kind of stress can help patients recover from surgery and serious diseases like cancer. Read more →

Meals are a fantastic opportunity for families to get together and enjoy each other’s company. Sometimes, though, meal planning can be stressful for many of us Moms. It can be daunting to plan healthy meals for the family seven days a week. One of my more laughable but oh-so- real moments was when I realized, “4:00 surprises me every day!” How does that happen? Well for me, it’s a busy schedule and no planning. That frustrating feeling of ‘it shouldn’t be this difficult’ is one of the reasons I created Moms Health Zone. I’m committed to having a rich family life that isn’t chaotic, so here are resources I’ve found and used to help plan quick and healthy meals our family enjoys. When the stress of meal preparation is gone, not only can you enjoy more quality time together, but the quality of your meals in significantly improved. Read more →