Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers (BLS) uses a scenario-based approach to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that drive better outcomes for adult, child, and infant patients. Price: $85 per person! (Certification card and student manual included) Dates: Saturday, January 25th 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February … [Read more...]
Get Grounded For The Holidays With StressBusters Guided Meditation
StressBusters Guided Meditation Workshop for Stress Release & Grounding Let's face it. HOLIDAYS CAN BE STRESSFUL! Our anxiety levels rise, our stress levels rise, our depression levels rise. StressBusters Guided Meditation is a great way to reconnect and get your head on straight. Come Ground, Center, Balance and de-stress. Bring the stress levels down ahead of the … [Read more...]
Fit-Pea Checks Out Project Sculpt, Laura Hip Fit, Asana Soul Yoga
Life really does come full circle. As I mentioned in my Chicpea Styles post, the initial idea behind this platform 5 years ago was to focus on lifestyle topics like fashion, food, parenting, and fitness. Then it became everything but, and it focused primarily on Jersey City (which we obviously are continuing to do and thoroughly enjoy). That being said, I get bombarded with … [Read more...]
Health Update with a Local Nurse: The Importance of Exercise, Part 1
by James Mueser
Everyone reading this already knows exercise is good for you, yet most of us don’t exercise as much as we should. There are several factors influencing this: not enough time, not enough motivation, and not enough knowledge, both about how important it really is and about how to get the most out of it. My goal is to improve all of these deficits by the end of this article. In … [Read more...]
7 Gyms to Get Your Workout On in Jersey City
They say STRONG is the new SEXY - do you agree? If you're trying to get fit but aren't sure where or how to start, rest assured that you'll find the right gym for you in Jersey City. Whether it's dance-inspired workouts or any variety of mixed modal training, there is a gym and a community of individuals who are ready to partner with you in achieving your fitness goals. Living … [Read more...]
Health Update with a Local Nurse: Heart & Circulation
Written by James Mueser
Like I mentioned in my first article, the heart is the second most important organ after your brain. That’s because it pumps blood all over the body constantly for your entire life. Blood is mostly water, which as you’ll recall is a nutrient itself, but it also serves as a liquid medium for all the other vital substances to move freely through our circulatory system. These … [Read more...]
Health Update with a Jersey City Nurse: Nutrition Basics
by James Mueser
As I mentioned previously, nutrition is poorly understood by most people. The reason for this is simple: it’s just really, really complicated. There are a huge number of different nutrients that all have their own function in the body. You need each one in a specific amount, and they interact with one another. So just about any bodily ailment can be the result of nutrition … [Read more...]
Pets of JC: Natural Healthcare for your Pets
By: Jennifer Belcher and Felicity the Chiweenie
Natural and holistic healthcare for humans has been around for centuries. However, acupuncture, homeopathies, meditation, massage, etc. have gained traction over the decade. With the recent CBD movement, even more craze around non-pharmaceutical approaches to our healthcare has blossomed. As our pets have made their way to the forefront of our daily lives, I was wondering … [Read more...]
Health Update with a Jersey City Nurse: Introduction to Your Body
Written by James Mueser
Hello everyone! My name is James and I am a nurse working in Jersey City. I am honored to be writing articles on health for this blog, and I hope you will find what I have to say both interesting and useful. My goal is to use my knowledge and passion to help people live longer, happier lives through better health practices. I’ll start with an overview of the different … [Read more...]
JC Fitness Fair 2019 in Jersey City
Join JC Families and ChicpeaJC for their 2019 JC Fitness Fair, bringing all local fitness and health experts together. The JC Fitness Fair is an opportunity to meet local fitness professionals and health & wellness businesses. Use this day to find the perfect workout or re-ignite your interest in an old favorite! It's all happening on May 18th from 10AM to 1PM … [Read more...]
Tips for Buying CBD
Sponsored by: So CBD
I am super excited to announce that I am involved in an exciting new venture. As you all know, health and wellness is super important to me and something we talk a lot about on the blog. I started using CBD a little over a year ago to help calm my nerves, help me sleep, and I also use it for pain management. There are SO many benefits to using CBD. That is why when partners in … [Read more...]
Journey to Abs: Diet & Fitness Q&A
A month ago, I asked my followers and readers to send me their health and fitness questions. The most common inquiry I got was what was my typical week like, how often I train and what I eat on a daily basis, and what helped me achieve my goals. Now first thing – what works for me might not work for you. I figured out through many years of trial and tribulations what my body … [Read more...]
Letter from Chicpea: How I Regained Control of My Body & Found Inner Peace
I get asked a lot about how I stay in shape and look great at my age. I do have articles coming up specifically about health and fitness from my perspective but before I delve into those things, it’s really important to share my struggles and inner issues that led me to make huge changes in my life, which consequently contributed to my “Glow Up." I really think and believe … [Read more...]
