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Top 5 Foods to Boost Energy – with Bonus Ideas

Today’s Healthy Bite is all about eating for energy When energy stores seem low there could be any number of reasons. Illness, lack of sleep, emotional upheaval, and so forth can all cause us to be low on energy. Causes such as these require a bit more than adding energy foods, however, eating certain foods …

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Does prayer make you a healthier person? Science says yes.

The power of prayer According to a number of studies and research, the benefits of prayer go beyond spiritual health. While I’m not suggesting prayer solely as a tool for maintaining health; it can certainly be considered a contributing factor to a well-balanced healthy lifestyle. At the beginning of this year, I decided instead of …

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Practical tips to stay balanced while walking the tightrope of life

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 …

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Two things that could be ruining your health even though you eat right and exercise

Eating “healthy” but it’s not working the magic you were promised? You’re not alone! Here are two areas often overlooked when it comes to maintaining our health. 1. Toxic emotions Worry, anxiety, fear, bitterness, stress, anger, and other toxic thoughts can have a negative impact on your health. “According to a new study, individuals who …

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Episode 20 Create a lifestyle that results in more energy

Creating a lifestyle that results in more energy may mean you’ll need to take a few things off your plate.  Don’t worry, when you practice some of these suggestions, you’ll find that you become more productive even though you are working less. Have you ever been trying to fall asleep but your mind keeps trying …

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Episode 19 Exercise for Energy

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 …

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Episode 18 Eating for Energy

What are the nutritional principles you should follow if you are eating for energy? Seems simple enough, right? Just fill your diet with healthy foods! Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Ironically when we are tired, that is when we reach for the junk food. Avoid sugar if you are Eating for Energy Sugary foods and processed …

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Making self-care a priority when you are alone – Part three, Episode 17

Making self-care a priority when you are alone is never easy! In the first of this three-part series on self-care, Jami and I discussed the question, “is self-care selfish?” We talked about a friend who chose me as her word of the year and what impact it had on her family. In the second episode, …

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Self Care Part One: Is Self Care Selfish? Episode 15 – A Healthy Bite

So, is self care selfish? That’s what we are talking about today on the podcast. My Hopelively co-administrator, Jami Amerine, author of Stolen Jesus, and creator of Sacred Grounds, Sticky Floors will be chatting with me in this three part series about self care. Listen in as we discuss the idea of taking care of …

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Episode 14 Realistic Tips for harnessing the momentum of a New Year

Can you believe that some statistics say that “New Years Resolutions” are ditched less than three weeks into the new year? Wow. I do think though resolutions, in general, are outdated. I mean, what IS a resolution? It’s merely the decision to do or not to do a particular thing. You just resolve to do …

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Interview with Josh Brandon – The Happy Hubby Homemaker

What’s it like for a dad to stay at home, shop for groceries, and have dinner on the table when his spouse comes home? Does he carpool? What’s it like when he’s the only Dad in the crowd? In this interview, we hear from a SAHD (Stay At Home Dad) who is making it work …

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Five Foundation Foods for Nutrition with Danna – Episode 12 of A Healthy Bite

I met Danna at EarthFest this year, a place where I’m guaranteed to find many kindred spirits! I knew immediately when I walked by Danna’s booth that she was the kind of person I wanted to get to know. One thing I plan to pick her brain more about in the future is Traditional Chinese …

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Foraging and Beginning Herbs with Danna from Wisteria Herbs – Episode 11 of A Healthy Bite

Rebecca interviews an herbalist, Danna from Wisteria Herbs in Knoxville, TN. Danna loves to work with plants, but also places a high importance on the idea of food as medicine. Dietary therapy is a powerful mode of healing and she believes in using this method as a primary mode of therapy and then using herbs to supplement our path to regaining or enhancing health.

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Simple Mini Daily Detox Ideas Anyone Can Do Episode 10 of A Healthy Bite

When you hear the word “detox” does it make you cringe a little? If so, I’d like to work on changing how you think of the word detox! 1. Sleep, shoot for 8 hours. Read more about good sleep hygiene. 2. Drink plenty of water, preferably filtered. When you are dehydrated your body starts to …

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Using a bidet -The Potty Mouth Episode 9 of A Healthy Bite

Using a bidet is much more hygienic that using dry toilet paper. If you are using the adult wipes keep in mind no matter what it says on the side of the package, they should not be flushed. Yes, a wipe can be flushed, but what you don’t see is the problems they cause down the line, literally and figuratively.

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