How Our Conscious Choices Override Our Need for Nutrients

Reading Time: 3 minutesFrom birth, our bodies are finely tuned to meet our nutritional needs. Infants triple their birth weight in the first year, driven by an instinctual drive to feed. As we grow, our nutritional requirements evolve, often imperceptibly. Toddlers experience a natural decline in appetite, coinciding with slower growth rates. Adolescents undergo growth spurts, requiring increased caloric intake, yet they often maintain lean physiques as their bodies efficiently utilize energy. However, as adults, our eating patterns become influenced by various factors beyond mere nutritional needs. Cultural norms, social settings, and emotional…

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Own Your Time: The Empowering Practice of Solitude

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Wendy Bjork, MS Mentor and Founder of HeartsOf Wellness.com   Learning to Lunch Alone: Reflecting on Life with MS Through the Power of Solitude When was the last time you took yourself to lunch? I don’t mean rushing through a drive-thru or eating alone at your desk while answering emails. I mean an intentional, nourishing lunch—by yourself, for yourself—where your only job is to be fully present with you. Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), we often navigate a life of appointments, treatments, side effects, and unexpected physical or emotional shifts.…

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COVID Shutdown Loss and Lingering Grief

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe phone rang. It was mid-March 2020; my niece on my husband’s side was calling. “You have to come down to Kansas right away, Mom’s in hospice.” The COVID shutdown was upon us. We live in Minnesota, and no travel was recommended. To complicate the situation, my husband was in the hospital with a non-COVID illness. I was able to say goodbye to my sister-in-law over the phone, but he couldn’t connect with his sister. On March 20, 2020, my sister-in-law passed away—no funeral, no memorial, nothing. Buried next to…

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Caring for the Caregiver – Public Policy or Neighborhood Practice?

Reading Time: 3 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Nancy Poland to provide another commentary in a series. The Nancy Poland Commentaries Government benefits for caregivers or their care partners are invaluable. We should all advocate for ways to ease the caregiving path. But can the government bring a favorite casserole, or show empathy to a caregiver? Only people can fill that role. Today Nancy Poland brings us ways we can support caregivers in our neighborhood…

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How Simplicity and Self-Advocacy Can Transform Your Life

Reading Time: 3 minutesWendy Bjork—international bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, inspirational speaker, and founder of HeartsOfWellness.com. Known as the MS Mentor, Wendy is on a mission to empower women living with Multiple Sclerosis to create a solid Foundation of Wellbeing—One Whole-istic™ Step at a Time. Diagnosed at just 15, Wendy has lived with MS for over 35 years. Her personal journey has revealed the many gaps in care and support faced by women with chronic conditions. Now, she’s committed to helping bridge those gaps and guide others toward a more empowered, fulfilling life.  …

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Kindness in Organizations

Reading Time: 2 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Daphne Michaels to provide another commentary in a series. The Daphne Michaels Commentaries Discover the power of kindness in the workplace with Daphne Michaels. This commentary explores how fostering emotional safety through a “code of kindness” can spark creativity, open communication, and innovation among teams. Learn why sarcasm hinders progress and how leaders can redirect negative energy into constructive conversations. Empower your workforce, cultivate trust, and watch…

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From Struggle to Strength: How Diet Changed Maggie’s Life

Reading Time: 2 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed Dr. John Poothullil. The Dr. John Poothullil Commentaries Dr. John recently sat down with Margaret Lonappan to discuss her journey with food avoidance. Margaret shared how identifying and eliminating certain foods from her diet profoundly impacted her health and well-being. Her story highlights the transformative power of dietary changes and listening to your body.         John Poothullil practiced medicine as a pediatrician and allergist for…

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Four Unique Paths to Personal Individuality: Stand Out in a Crowd

Reading Time: 3 minutesWelcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork.  Wendy is an international bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, inspirational speaker and founder of HeartsOfWellness.com.  Her mission is to empower women navigating Multiple Sclerosis to build a strong Foundation of Wellbeing: One Whole-istic™ Step at a Time.   She understands this journey well, as she has been living with Multiple Sclerosis for over three decades, since the age of 15.  She has been inspired to lead other women on a healing path after realizing the gaps in care that affect…

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Finding Hope with Rachael Wonderlin of Dementia By Day

Reading Time: 4 minutesOccasionally a person catches your attention, even when you only “meet” them online. This was the case with Rachael Wonderlin, Founder and CEO of Dementia by Day. When I saw her profile on LinkedIn, I was immediately intrigued by her ideas for engaging people with dementia. We connected, and I am pleased today to present an interview with Rachael. Rachael, I see from your website Dementia By Day you are a dementia care senior living consultant and gerontologist. Tell us how you became interested in the dementia care field. I’ve…

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Refresh Your Home for Spring Without a Headache

Reading Time: 4 minutes  Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork.  Wendy is an international bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist, inspirational speaker and founder of HeartsOfWellness.com.  Her mission is to empower women navigating Multiple Sclerosis to build a strong Foundation of Wellbeing: One Whole-istic™ Step at a Time.   She understands this journey well, as she has been living with Multiple Sclerosis for over three decades, since the age of 15.  She has been inspired to lead other women on a healing path after realizing the gaps in care that…

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