Being Grateful & Appreciative
Being Grateful Appreciative Have you ever noticed when we are in a joyful or grateful state of mind, that everything seems to roll off our shoulders? When life becomes too much, I remind myself to look around and listen. I ask myself, "What do I see?", "What do I smell?, What do I hear? I look up to the sky and take in all its beauty and really focus on the clouds, colors, and overall appearance. I tune in to the sounds of nature that help soothe my... Read More
Thursday November 4, 2021
Four Places Toxins Hide In Your Home
Four Places Toxins Hide In Your Home You're exposed to countless toxins daily. Nearly every activity you do-breathing, eating, cleaning- exposes you to chemicals, natural and synthetic. Unfortunately, many everyday products unnecessarily expose you to toxins. You might wonder what the big deal is. Surely toxins aren't really that bad. Well, constant exposure to toxins can increase your toxic load, which can burden your body as it works hard to filter out these... Read More
Thursday October 7, 2021
How & Why You Should Use Essential Oils
How Why You Should Use Essential Oils I am essentially powered by plants, from what I eat to what I put on and in my body. Plants give me life! That's why I love essential oils! Essential oils are volatile aromatic compounds that support the body in maintaining optimal health and can be used daily. I like to think of essential oils as supplements, giving my body the daily nutrients it needs to function properly. Some days I need more, while other days I need less. ... Read More
Thursday September 9, 2021
Getting Ready for School
Getting Ready for School It's that time of the year when the kids go back to school. Today, school looks different from when we were going. Life is different. How do we navigate in a world of germs and threats to our family? There is a lot of media hype and fear being projected. I feel we need to stop, take a deep breath, and go back to the basics of keeping our loved ones healthy. That means getting the proper amount of sleep, eating real whole foods that... Read More
Tuesday August 10, 2021
Staying Calm During Stressful Situations
Stress impacts every aspect of your health and wellness. When. you are met with stressful situations your body protects you with the flight-or-fight mode. Your sympathetic nervous system is activated which causes your heart rate and blood pressure to increase, your muscles to constrict, and the body releases cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline which can decrease your white blood cells. This series of actions enables you to run from danger. Nowadays, stress is hidden and... Read More
Monday May 4, 2020
Meal Planning Made Easy!
Meal planning is a great way to ensure that you eat healthily, and get this: it doesn't have to be hard! That's right, despite how overwhelmed many of us become when we think of planning meals for an entire week, meal planning can save you time and money. Without being prepared, it is easy to end up eating something on the go, like pastries, fast food, or prepared meals. The problem with this is that often grab-and-go options are not the most healthy, and we end up spending... Read More
Friday April 3, 2020