Wellness

Recently I had the opportunity to interview the author of The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself. She shared so many tips that I was able to implement right away with my kids in their school situations. Listen in to today’s podcast so you can learn to be an advocate for …

Tips on How to Be an Advocate for Yourself with author of The Elegant Warrior – Heather HansenRead More

Insulin and Blood Glucose Levels – How it works The role of insulin is to regulate the metabolism of fat and carbs. Our digestive system breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which is used by our cells to provide energy. Insulin is the gatekeeper of the cells allowing them to receive glucose, thereby lowering the glucose …

14 Things We Do to Lower the Risk of Metabolic SyndromeRead More

Technology has made many things in life more simple. At the same time, life has become much, much more complicated. While we can click a few buttons and have our groceries delivered to our doorstep within a few hours, food is more complicated. A trip to the grocery aisle will confirm that today’s supermarket holds …

Get an energy boost from spending time in natureRead More

Veggies vs. Fruits First, fruits and vegetables are both so good for you; we’re not slamming either one of them! Even though “vegetables have been proven to help lower your risk of chronic disease and support longevity, most Americans are not eating nearly enough of these natural, relatively inexpensive superfoods.” There is often a good …

Veggies vs. Fruits – An Epic Battle – Who will be the winner?Read More

This post is for educational purposes only and is not intended to take the place of medical advice from a personal physician. Readers are recommended to speak with their private health practitioner regarding specific health questions. The publisher of the following content cannot be held responsible for possible health consequences of individuals who choose to …

Beginner’s Guide to CBD oil and other CBD productsRead More

Nothing can strike fear in the hearts of women as much as the thought of breast cancer. In my family, two of my aunts, my first cousin, and other relatives have had breast cancer. Thankfully, less than 10% of breast cancer diagnoses are thought to be related to genetic risk factors, with the other 90% …

Reduce the risk of breast cancer with these tipsRead More

Top ten reasons why a copper water bottle can change your life: I recently received a 100% pure copper water bottle from Copper H2O that I’ve been using for my morning water cleanse. Copper is my favorite, especially when it gains a natural patina! Although, if one prefers the shine of copper, it’s easy to …

Copper H2O Water Bottle – perhaps the last water bottle you will ever own!Read More

Exercise is essential at any age, but as we enter our forties, we can lose upwards of 5% of our muscle mass for every decade of life. Vanity is the least important reason why exercising ought to be at the top of our “to-do” lists. Here are the top 7 reasons why exercise should increase …

Top 7 Reasons to Exercise More As You Get Older and How to Stay MotivatedRead More

The Latest Craze in Workplace Wellness: Balanced Active Sitting Ergonomics Expert Sheds Light on How New Technique Improves Physical Health, Mental Clarity By Scott Bahnman With workplace wellness a popular initiative for many businesses across the U.S., many workers are familiar with efforts like corporate weight-loss competitions, gym partnerships and office 5ks. And because research links sitting …

The Latest Craze in Workplace Wellness: Balanced Active SittingRead More

People have grown more and more sun-phobic while forgetting the powerful healing benefits of sunshine. One way to reap the benefits of light, without the risk of skin cancer is using infrared light. Those of us who experience Season Affective Disorder may benefit from 15-20 minutes of daily infrared light therapy. Lifting the mood is …

How to mimic the benefits of sunlight without the riskRead More

What does it mean to practice mindfulness? I think there are quite a few misconceptions when it comes to this practice. One of those is that mindfulness is related or conflicts with religions. Another misconception is that mindfulness always involves meditation. Google meditation without mindfulness and you’ll find about 52 million results. Mindfulness is not …

Mindfulness for parents: proven strategies for calming down and connecting with our kids – a book reviewRead More