Toxic Free Living And Natural Alternatives for Life
The health benefits of Taekwondo extend beyond the physical. No one will deny that martial arts are a great form of exercise. Martial arts improves flexibility, stamina, and balance. However, Taekwondo has advantages to our mental health as well. Many children who have difficulty sitting still or focusing in a classroom setting benefit from Taekwondo. …
Benefits of Taekwondo extend beyond the mat into every aspect of lifeRead More
Do you know why it’s so hard to walk a tightrope? Imagine trying to lower your body’s center of gravity while simultaneously increasing something called rotational inertia—effectively, positioning your body so that it fights against the wire’s tendency to rotate. It’s all about: Balance Imagine this: “You are on a rooftop, looking across empty air …
Practical tips to stay balanced while walking the tightrope of lifeRead More
Women tend to joke on the subject of aging and what actually constitutes old age. While it’s completely fine to poke at the subject of getting older, you should never actually start believing that being 30, 40, or 50 years of age means you’re old. Quite the contrary, you’re stronger than ever before and now …
5 Easy Workouts to Make You Sleep Better Sleep There’s nothing more frustrating than not being able to sleep. It’s a common problem that almost everyone faces at some point. One of the best ways to help battle insomnia is to schedule in a workout at the right time. Regular exercise can do wonders for …
So, you’re looking to gain more energy. How about exercise for energy? I know it sounds counterintuitive, but it is true that exercise can create energy. Don’t get me wrong; if you do it too much or in the wrong way, it can undoubtedly drain your energy. So don’t overdo it either. There are many …
Have you ever wondered how what you eat affects what you think? Evidence reveals a definite connection between chronic diseases and mental health disorders. A certain number of conditions are related to genetics and others can be traced to environmental factors. Still, studies show lifestyle have an impact on risk factors. Some of these problems …
How sleep, exercise and food affect your mental healthRead More
This is a guest post about a subject near to my heart. Family fitness! From the time my children were little we have enjoyed exercising together. Many days were spent at the local Y trying to see who could hold their breath the longest underwater. We’ve shared the paths of many greenways during our time …
Trying to get out kids unplugged and outside We know that allowing our children to have too much screen time is robbing them of precious time moving their bodies yet it’s so easy to fall into a habit of not monitoring. Even worse, we try to track screen time, but it turns into World War …
How to get kids outdoors when screen time struggles are REALRead More
Summer is right around the corner and that means baring more skin. Whether we are brave enough to wear a bikini or we are just wearing shorts instead of jeans. Most of us want to lose a couple or more pounds before the season arrives. Although, today I am not going to focus on having …
Reasons to lose weight that have nothing to do with how we lookRead More
When I first started incorporating healthy lifestyle habits like exercise, the goal wasn’t to look better, it was to live longer, happier, healthier and keep my body performing so I could keep up with my kids and in the future my grandkids… it was easy when my motivation was something that I would gain in …
I’ll start tomorrow – the magic day that never comes!Read More
This month we will focus on one of the key healthy lifestyle habits: Exercise. Don’t put exercise off another day! Exercise is incredibly important, so we need to stop procrastinating and get moving. In fact, when combined with good sleep hygiene, proper nutrition, stress reduction, and eliminating toxins you’ll be on your way to the …
I have a love – hate relationship with exercise. I mean, I love the idea of exercise. I love the feeling I get when I DO exercise. I love that exercise can transform a body, can make us healthier, can help us lose weight. As much as I love those things, I hate that it …
