Hi, I'm Dr. Jo

Even if you exercise an hour a day, what are you doing during the remaining 23 hours? My guess is…a lot of sitting. The key for energy, health, and productivity is to sit less and stand more.

Why Sit Less?

There are plenty of benefits of sitting less - and standing (or moving) more. Here are some:

1. Reduced health risks

Research indicates the more you sit the greater your risk...

I can’t tell you how many times I ordered diet coke and cheesecake (or something else indulgent) at a restaurant, and someone at the table would remark, “Why drink diet coke? If you’re going to eat cheesecake, you might as well drink the real thing!” Do you have this all or nothing mentality, too?

That’s when someone thinks, “If you’re going to eat...

I stood up! I actually stood up on the surf board – and rode it in! And, more than once. I’m ssooo excited!

And, that's when I realized that what I learned about surfing is all we need to know to achieve our dreams.

Middle Aged Woman Learns to Surf

While my daughter had been surfing for years, I’d watch from the shore. But, about ten years ago, my husband decided,...

A calorie is a calorie is a calorie…so WHEN you eat shouldn’t matter, right? You’re not alone if you’re still thinking that.

But, a growing body of research is demonstrating that not paying attention to when you eat can hurt your weight, health, and energy level.

This article will explain why WHEN you eat matters. More importantly, you’ll learn how to get...

You’re exhausted. But as soon as your head hits the pillow your mind starts racing. How can you quiet your brain so you can fall asleep fast?

I, too, occasionally have a hard time sleeping. So, I came up with a simple five-step process to help me relax and fall asleep fast. I call it, “Dr. Jo’s D.R.E.A.M Formula” because it uses the word, DREAM, as an acronym.

You...

You can’t do this.” “You’ll never learn.” “You’re not smart enough.” “You’re not good enough.” “You blew it.” “You don’t deserve this promotion.” No, those are not nasty things that people say to us. These are just some of the negative thoughts our “inner critic” pops into our brains...

“I’m addicted to sugar.”

“I can’t control myself around sugars and carbs.”

Those are just some of the comments I frequently hear from clients and audience members when I speak. What about YOU? Have you ever felt the attraction of sugars and/or carbs?

Can We Really be Addicted to Sugars or Carbs?

No, at least not like a true addiction with drugs or alcohol,...

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Did you know that most visits to the doctor are for symptoms that are at least partially stress-related?

Stress can affect your sleep, your weight, and even increase your risk for diabetes, heart disease and depression. Recent research shows that stress can increase your risk of dementia later in life.

Why Do We Feel Stressed?

Two factors are involved....