November 2025
With Gratitude, In Balance
As the season of thankfulness unfolds, we look at two themes that complement one another quite well: gratitude and balance.
Our Systems Strategist, Marcy Valetutti, shares how incorporating gratitude into daily practice can influence both mind and body by calming the nervous system, lifting mood, and deepening our sense of connection.
Next, we explore balance through the blood sugar lens. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, though steady blood sugar is essential for each of us. It affects our energy, hormones, and emotional well-being.
In the spirit of both gratitude and balance, Health Coach Ellen Postolowski shares seasonal recipes that embrace Thanksgiving traditions while supporting stable energy and mindful eating.
We truly have so much to be thankful for. From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving.
The Science of Gratitude
How has constant stimulation, stress, and striving to achieve at every level so quickly become the norm for so many? I've been reflecting on this very thought after a recent question from my daughter. Her innocent wonder had me thinking about how much our world has changed and yet, even as the world evolves, our need for connection, reflection, and meaning remains constant. Gratitude is one of the most beautiful ways to reconnect with presence, wholeness, and soften the edges of modern life.
How Gratitude Affects the Brain & Body
Celebrating Mindfully: Simple Ways to Balance Blood Sugar
As the season of gratitude and gatherings arrives, many of us look forward to the warmth of friends and family, festive meals, and Thanksgiving indulgences. November is also Diabetes Awareness Month, reminding us all just how essential balanced blood sugar is to long-term health.
Holiday Tips for Balancing Blood Sugar
Functional Foods, Seasonal Flavor
Holidays are a time of celebration and comfort. What we place on our plates can either support that feeling of ease or leave us riding the blood sugar roller coaster. Health Coach Ellen Postolowski, has created tradition-honoring recipes for dishes designed to steady energy, support metabolic balance, and still deliver the flavors we love this time of year.
Ellen's Thanksgiving Recipes
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