Springtime is most certainly a time of rebirth, but along with nature breaking out in fresh green grass, leaves, and flowers, we sometimes get some unwelcome visitors: common allergies that leave our heads stuffy and our eyes itchy. Before that last thaw happens (what’s up with all this snow in April!), follow these tricks in […]
Easy ways to go green for a toxin-free home
Most of us don’t give much thought to the ingredients in the cleaning products we’ve been using in our homes, but the truth is that many of them are toxin-heavy, filled with harmful chemicals that damage our health and linger in our homes long after we’re done cleaning. However, there are safer, greener cleaning options […]
Four signs that you might have a food sensitivity
When it comes to a food allergy, making a diagnosis is pretty black and white. The typical allergic reaction occurs immediately after you ingest a certain food, and the symptoms—often a rash, hives, or swelling—are unmistakable. They can often be severe and, in some cases, life-threatening. A food sensitivity, however, is trickier to pin down. […]
Are you drinking enough water?
I have a friend who can’t drink more than four to six ounces of water daily. Honest! And she seems to be fine, health-wise. But she’s the exception; few of us could successfully pull off living off of four ounces of water daily. What does low water intake look like? But… are YOU drinking enough […]
Fight flu and colds with 12 natural remedies
More than 50 children have died from the flu virus during the 2017-2018 flu season, which began in October and is considered the worst since the 2009 swine flu epidemic. Although flu season peaks between December and February, health officials fear that there’s more to come. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by […]
Five easy steps to a revamped pantry
The best-laid health plans can be derailed by a pantry that isn’t stocked in favor of your health goals. You know the type of pantry I mean: full of chips, Ramen noodles, cookies, sugary breakfast cereals… yep. To win this battle of the pantry, you have to begin with a clear-cut plan that puts you […]
Christmas gifts to pamper the Healthy Woman, Happy Woman
Hey Healthy Woman, Happy Woman! I know you derive great pleasure from gifting friends and family during the holidays. But what, may I ask, are you looking forward to receiving? Or, what have you done for YOU lately to pamper yourself? I want to share with you some gift ideas for products that are natural, […]
How to keep your food cravings in check
Craving certain foods has become almost an expected part of women’s food journey. When it’s not sugar calling your name, it’s salt. Perhaps you’re a breadaholic (*raises hand*) or, the big one, a chocoholic? But what’s really behind our desire to go all in on specific foods? Some experts claim that our cravings reveal nutritional […]
How your hormones affect your weight and energy
Are willpower and self-control the real solutions to sub-par energy levels and extra body weight? Maybe not. The more accurate answer might lie with your very powerful hormones. And we’re not just talking about sex hormones here; we’re talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism (the result of all the processes […]
Five easy ways to detox for improved health
So, you’ve been feeling sluggish. It’s almost like your body is pleading with you for a clean up. However, you don’t think you’re up to undertaking a full 14- or 21-day detox. I hear you! We often need a detox to rid ourselves of the effects of the inflammatory food and drink we’ve been consuming, […]
