Curtis Health
  • Home
  • About Us
    • The Curtis Heritage
    • Meet the Team
    • Careers
  • Programs for
    • Employers
    • Property Managers and Building Owners
    • Individuals
  • Contact Us
    • Leave a Review
  • Blog

Creating An Accountability Network

Posted on January 5, 2017
by Kerri McBeath
1 Comment

Whether you want to eat healthier, become more active or quit smoking, you will need some support:  from your family, your co-workers or trained professionals.   And even though our expectations seem reasonable to us, others may see things differently.

For instance, you may want to eat healthier but your family may not be on board and in fact may consciously or unconsciously try to sabotage you.   Remember, that in most cultures, food is love and changes to eating patterns can threaten long established social patterns.  Conflict arises and you many fall back into old patterns to “keep the peace” so to speak.

Read More→

Nutrition and Exercise

Ten Diet Changes That Have The Most Impact

Posted on January 5, 2017
by Kerri McBeath
1 Comment

veggies

Probably one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier.  For some people, the goal can seem overwhelming, if they are the food providers for a family with different tastes.  Below is a list of ten small diet changes that you can make that will have the most impact on your health. Read More→

Nutrition and Exercise

Avoiding Financial Stress During the Holidays

Posted on December 6, 2016
by Kerri McBeath
No Comments

 

gifts

The holiday season is intended to be a time of spending time with family and friends, eating delicious food and participating in traditional activities.  Unfortunately, depending on your current financial situation, it can be a time of great stress, as you try to maintain spending levels of previous years.

Just as social expectations can create stress, so can financial ones:  you may have suffered a job loss in the last year; you may feel you need to compete with family and friends in terms of gifts or entertaining; you may have let the holiday season sneak up on you and you may not have created a financial plan for spending. Read More→

Mind/Body Wellness

Tasty Alternatives to Holiday Foods

Posted on December 6, 2016
by Kerri McBeath
No Comments

holiday-foods

Have a look at this article written by Curtis Health staffer Anora Renaud.  It’s full of great ideas to help you get through the holiday season without slipping too far off the clean eating bandwagon.  Enjoy!

Even if you have superhuman willpower, the holiday season can be challenging for everyone! Is it possible to celebrate the season without indulging in our favorite high fat and caloric foods without compromising taste? Yes indeed!!   Read More→

Nutrition and Exercise

I Survived Holiday Stress – You Can Too

Posted on December 6, 2016
by Kerri McBeath
No Comments

stressed-elf

Confession – I am a bitter Christmas baby.  My birthday isn’t on Christmas Day but close enough to receive birthday gifts in Christmas wrapping paper.

Not sure if that’s the reason but I’ve have never been much of a Christmas person and with all the ridiculous commercialization of the season (really, who buys anyone a car for Christmas?) and the fact that in some stores the decorations come out in the summer, I could take it or leave it.

But in recent years, I’ve warmed up to the festive season a bit more.  I think it’s because I’ve created some coping mechanisms to make the holidays more fun for me.   Read More→

Mind/Body Wellness

Finding the Right Workout for You

Posted on December 6, 2016
by Kerri McBeath
No Comments

fitness-plank

As a fitness instructor and personal trainer, I am asked what kind of workout should I do?  And of course, my answer always starts with the same thing:  It depends.

It depends on several factors that will differentiate your workout from another person’s.  You’ll need to ask yourself some questions to find out what is right for you.   Read More→

Nutrition and Exercise

Workout Mistakes that Sabotage Results

Posted on November 8, 2016
by Kerri McBeath
1 Comment

mistakes-post

Give a read to this post written by Curtis trainer Kevin Chang.  Avoid these mistakes that sabotage your progress and leave you frustrated, confused, and exhausted. Even if you worked out for years, it could still happen to you.

Massive Expectations

Many beginners start with the idea of making great progress in a short period of time (such as a major weight loss goal).  Sadly, this too often leads to frustration. Instead, break your massive goal into smaller, attainable steps. Building these steps will help build confidence, and get you closer to your goal. Read More→

Nutrition and Exercise

Are Your Employees Chronically Sleep Deprived?

Posted on November 8, 2016
by Kerri McBeath
1 Comment

14849766858_74fbbbf5f4_m

In 2016, there was an article in the New York Times, about how Donald Trump – who claims to sleep between 90 minutes and 4 hours per night – exhibited all the signs of a person with chronic sleep deprivation.

The short term effects of sleep deprivation include lower cognitive abilities, mood swings and poor decision-making, which obviously can have impact on employee performance.  But studies at Harvard Medicine show chronic lack of sleep is associated with long-term health consequences, including chronic medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, all of which may lead to a shortened life expectancy.  Read More→

Corporate Wellness

Decreasing Meeting Stress

Posted on November 1, 2016
by Kerri McBeath
1 Comment

10308630815_2c0eb4e3ae_m

If you’re just starting out in your career or perhaps continuing your career in a new company, meetings can be the cause of stress and nervousness.  Below are some tips to help you decrease your stress and impress your co-workers (and hopefully your managers):   Read More→

Mind/Body Wellness

A Happy Workplace You

Posted on October 6, 2016
by Kerri McBeath
No Comments

4000195795_6841659fc6_m

 

Since October is Workplace Wellness Month, that will be the focus in our blog posts.  Read the post below written by Curtis Health staff member, Nicole Wutschnik.  It offers 4 suggestions on how you can improve your workplace happiness.  Enjoy the read!

Let’s keep this simple. Chances are you’re reading this while you are on your break, and you likely already have a list of uncompleted tasks running through your mind. Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed and wonder how on earth you’re going to get through this work week, month, or year.

Believe it or not, you are able to find workplace happiness. Better yet, you can actually create it for yourself. Below are a couple of habits to equip you to build your workplace wellness. Start with one, and when you’re ready, add another.  Read More→

Corporate Wellness
← Previous Page
Next Page →

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

chnewsletterbutton

Recent Posts

  • THE RESULTS ARE IN – EXERCISE IS AN EFFECTIVE ANTIDEPRESSANT
  • SPRING, a time to cleanse and rejuvenate through seasonal eating
  • 5 Best Practices to Boost Workplace Wellness
  • Cardiovascular Health – The Truth about Cholesterol – Nancy Coles RHN, CPT
  • Curtis Health Named one of Canada’s Top Wellness Companies

Categories

  • Corporate Wellness
  • Getting Outdoors
  • Mind/Body Wellness
  • Mindset
  • Nutrition and Exercise
  • Uncategorized

Home | About Us | Meet the Team | Careers | Employers | Property Managers | Individuals | Contact Us | Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2019 Curtis Health

CURTIS_LOGO_NEW_Blue

Head Office:  #6 – 636 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1E1 Telephone: 604.921.2348

Workshop Information Request



    [recaptcha]