Nourishing Your Mind and Body with Vibrant Aging

Nourishing Your Mind and Body with Vibrant Aging

I recently hosted our second Health and Welness Retreat, with my amazing colleagues Susie Kaplan and Danielle Kaplan, where we shared relevant and practical information on nutrition, movement and mindfulness and the key to aging well.

An incredible group of powerful and warm women gathered to enjoy movement, mindfulness, a nutritious lunch and nutrition talk while connecting with one another. The retreat not only rejuvenated our bodies and minds as a community but also reminded us of the importance of being together and emerging stronger!!! It was a true testament to the power of community and collective resilience and I wanted to share some key takeaways from the event…

Key Takeaways from the Retreat:

During this emotional and difficult time, raising your energy is another kind of self-care to focus on as we continue to support one another. How can you nurture your mind and body? Here are a few ideas:

• Listen to uplifting music every day (turn off the news for periods of time)
• However you bring in spiritual connection in your life, do more of it
• Spend more time in nature, unplugged
• Make more time for social connection with your friends and check in with them
• Eat nutritiously to help with energy and focus on quality sleep – I know for the first few weeks I was not doing well with this and have redirected with noticing the poise changes.

Some key takeaways focused on brain health:

• Focus on slow releasing carbs and low carbs swaps and substitutions to balance blood sugar and improve focus
• Some components of brain health include food containing essential fatty acids made up of EPA/DHA, choline ,phosphitidylcerine that protect the nerve cells
• Healthy fats includes olives, walnuts, almonds, chia seeds , hemp hearts, egg yolks
• Quality Fish choices include (SMASH) – salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, herring
• Hydration is key – water, herbal teas, bone and mineral broths
• However you bring in spiritual connection in your life, do more of it
• Spend more time in nature, unplugged
• Make more time for social connection with your friends and check in with them
• Eat nutritiously to help with energy and focus on quality sleep – I know for the first few weeks I was not doing well with this and have redirected with noticing the poise changes.

Thank you to all who attended and I can’t wait for the next one to come! Be sure to reach out to me at marsha@marshafenwicknutrition.com if you are interested in attending the next retreat.

Marsha Fenwick, C.N.P.  R.R.T.