The average American gains one to two pounds during the holiday season. It may not sound like a lot of weight, but the pounds can add up year after year. Celebrate in moderation and enjoy the food you eat with no guilt! Here are several tips to maintain your weight this holiday season: Eat fruits... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Sayonara Screens, Take a Break from the Digital World
Take a break from your devices and set boundaries for yourself and family members with these simple suggestions! Adopt a time each day to go offline. Ask all family members to follow the rule and have a charging station where family members drop off their gadgets. Dubb this time as officially family time. Go on... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Juicy Health Benefits from Watermelon
In my opinion watermelon is the fruit and essence of Summer. It's red, messy, juicy and one of my family's favorite food! We look forward to this enticing fruit every Summer and enjoy it throughout the season. With all the diverse ways to eat or drink its juice watermelon is a popular staple in many... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Be Water Wise This Summer and Stay Hydrated!
Summer is here so prepare for the heat and stay hydrated with these tips to keep your body replenished: Always drink extra water when exercising. When exercising outside be sure to hydrate before, during and after the activity. It's recommend from the American Council on Exercise, when exercising drink every 15 to 20 minutes to... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Walk Your Way to Better Health
Walking is the perfect low impact activity to help improve your health! The American Heart Association recommends thirty minutes of brisk walking every day. A daily swift stroll can add up to the recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity you need every week. To get your steps in take a walk around your neighborhood... Continue Reading →
Soap-suds and Smiles, Top Plant Based Shampoo for Kids
When it comes to products I use on my toddler's skin I am extremely cautious about the ingredients! Lately, my daughter has been in the habit of drinking her bath water. I don't know how this routine started but it's has been a chore to convince her to stop! Thankfully I use plant based shampoos... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Lighten Up with Laughter
We have all heard that laughter is the best medicine but did you know it can have health benefits too? Laughter can rewire our mental state and improve our daily function! It can assist with pain, alter a mood and help connect us with others. Lighten up your day and mood with a hearty laugh. Here are a few ways laughter... Continue Reading →
Wellness Wednesday: Take a Deep Breath and Blow off the Stress!
Yoga instructors know the importance of a deep breath for meditation and relaxation. Deep breaths are one of the easiest, most convenient and natural tools to combat issues like stress and anxiety! Did you know practicing simple breathing exercises helps you use your lungs better by getting in touch with your natural breathing rhythm? Conscious... Continue Reading →