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Jill Patton

National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach

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Nourishment Beyond Nutrition

Nourishment Beyond Nutrition

Nourishment Beyond Nutrition

When I was a nutrition editor, I read studies and attended conferences where I (figuratively) gobbled up information about which foods...

Sep 1

How Self Compassion Makes Change Easier

How Self Compassion Makes Change Easier

How Self Compassion Makes Change Easier

I have several friends who are struggling with change right now — the unwanted kind. Two are facing the loss of a parent. One is...

Aug 1

Setbacks? How to Keep Going When Life Happens

Setbacks? How to Keep Going When Life Happens

Setbacks? How to Keep Going When Life Happens

When the stars are aligned, I have a pretty fantastic morning routine: ✨ Up at 5 a.m. to meditate, read, and journal. ✨ Hop on the...

Jun 30

The Antidote to Loneliness and Isolation

The Antidote to Loneliness and Isolation

The Antidote to Loneliness and Isolation

We learned a lot about the health effects of isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic. A year or so after that pandemic officially...

May 31

My Published work

Below are selected health and wellness articles I've written for Experience Life magazine.

Pursuing your dreams means leaping early and often and making bold moves.

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Fearless Health: 10 Tips to Develop a Big-Picture View of Health

5 Truths About Self-Care

Worrying excessively about our well-being can do us more harm than good. Here’s how to keep your health concerns in perspective.

There are a lot of misconceptions about self-care. Our experts explain why it matters for all of us — and offer self-care tips.

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How to Dream Big

An intense urge for a particular food could be your body’s way of seeking something that’s missing. Here are nine common messages your food cravings are sending you — and how to respond.

Why Iodine Is Important for Your Health

How to Recover From Vertigo and Inexplicable Dizziness

9 Things Your Food Cravings Are Telling You

We need just the right amount of iodine for health — not too little, not too much. Here's how to strike a balance.

Dizziness disorders, including vertigo, often occur without a clear cause — and when they persist, they can seriously hamper quality of life. Mind-body methods might hold the key to recovery.

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Real Life, Realized: A Q and A With Sharon Salzberg

Mindfulness trailblazer Sharon Salzberg on letting go of fear, anger, and isolation and becoming more open.

How to Recover from Burnout

Learn to recognize the signs of serious depletion and chronic stress — and how to restore your inner fire.

No Boundaries: Overcoming Codependence

What you can do to break codependency and cultivate healthier, more satisfying relationships.

The Power of Mindfulness-Based (MBSR) Stress Reduction for Addressing Anxiety

Elizabeth Hoge, MD, director of the Anxiety Disorders Research Program at Georgetown, talks about the latest advances in the field of MBSR.

What Is Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Testing?

The ANS controls the body's involuntary bodily functions, such as breathing, and dysregulation of the ANS may reflect an underlying disease. Could this testing become part of your annual check-up?

6 Tips to Beat the Winter Blues

Seasonal affective disorder can make a stressful time of year even harder. Here’s how to offset the symptoms of SAD.

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Can Quercetin Relieve Your Seasonal Allergies?

Learn how this common nutrient can provide relief.

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What Is Vitamin P?

How taking real pleasure in food supports your health.

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The Power of Simple Food Rituals

Small gestures can make a big difference in how we experience and appreciate our food — and each other.

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Beyond the Harvest: 5 Ways Gardens Support Your Health

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A Field Guide to Nutritious Food: A Q and A With Jo Robinson

How to Navigate Nightshade Foods

Garden produce provides nutritional benefits, but the very act of digging in the dirt nurtures mind, body, and soul.

Eating on the Wild Side author Jo Robinson unearths the nutritional secrets of wild fruits and vegetables — and explains how to get more from today’s produce.

For most people, these foods are a healthy part of a varied diet. But for others, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes can be problematic.

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Beyond Gluten: Could It Be Wheat Sensitivity?

Some claim it’s the staff of life. Others say we should avoid it. Take a closer look at this ubiquitous and controversial grain.

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