Well…yes, mindfulness really does work! In fact, science shows clearly defined health benefits for individuals who make mindfulness and meditation a core part of their wellness routine. Before we dive into this topic, let’s make sure we’re on the same page when we refer to mindfulness and meditation. Meditation is the ancient practice of connecting […]
Salt: Health-friendly or not?
There’s a wide variety of salt out there to choose from–fleur de sel, kala namak, red Hawaiian, black Hawaiian, pink Himalayan, Celtic, iodized, kosher, Mediterranean Sea, to name a few. Some of it comes from salt mines in the ground, while other varieties result from evaporating the water out of salt water. What they all […]
How to prioritize what’s most important to you
Photo by STIL on Unsplash If your experience is anything like mine, you probably come to the end of a day wishing that you had another 24 hours in order to get through your to-do list. Why do we stuff our schedules like that? Believe me when I say that I know that feeling of spinning your wheels, […]
Tips to reduce heartburn
The odds are that you or someone you know experiences heartburn. Around half of North American adults experience it at least once per month, and between 10-20 percent of them endure it at least once per week. What is heartburn, and why does it occur? Heartburn occurs when the strong acid in your stomach creeps […]
Reduce inflammation with these key foods
Chronic, low-level, inflammation is an underlying factor in weight gain, obesity, diabetes, accelerated aging, cardiovascular disease, most cancers, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. Inflammation’s negative effects become more prominent as we grow older, but it can very easily be tamped down if we make wise dietary choices that supply our bodies with the nutrients and balance they […]
How stress messes with your health
Photo by Kevin Grieve on Unsplash We’re all experiencing some level of stress, aren’t we? Whether it’s temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic), stress seems to be an inevitable side-effect of 21st-century living. We become stressed when the events in our lives become too much for us to handle, whether that sense of overwhelm is real or perceived. Our […]
Why you should try an elimination diet
Why try an elimination diet? For those of us who have struggled with weight gain, lack of energy, a growing “muffin top,” and a host of other symptoms that leave us perplexed and frustrated, an elimination diet often provides the answers we need. That tiredness, bloating, skin rash, or brain fog we’ve been experiencing could […]
What are the glycemic index and load?
Glycemic: what does it even mean? I’m sure you’ve heard the terms “glycemic index” and “glycemic load” used in discussing the merits of including certain foods in your diet. I admit that it was Greek to me for many years! What’s all of this “glycemic” talk about, however, and does it really matter? Glycemia refers […]
How to naturally lower the stress hormone cortisol
I’m sure you’d agree that the sources and causes of stress can be found everywhere, but we sometimes forget that there are two types of stress: positive and negative. What is stress? Stress is the regular response to exciting circumstances, such as falling in love, starting a new job, or acquiring a new home. Stress, […]
Are you motivated to maintain your healthy lifestyle?
I sense that a bit of a fizzle-out is happening among some of us when it comes to maintaining our healthy lifestyle goals. Has the excitement that accompanied setting your New Year’s resolutions begun to peter out? Let’s be honest: we start off in January with tremendous zeal regarding our wellness plans and health-related new […]
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