Editor’s Note: Karen Cooney is a nutrition therapist and psychological counselor with a practice in The Commons at Royce Run, Manahawkin. She is a board-certified health practitioner and a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She has a bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics and a master’s degree in psychological counseling.

Most of us know we need to make some lifestyle changes in order to experience better health and vitality.