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Meditation 101: Considerations for your new practice
Meditation and being mindful do not come naturally to me. They take practice and they take mindfulness. When I first sat down to meditate 8 or 10 years ago, I sat in silence in my living room with my knees uncomfortably crossed one on top of the other. I was overcome by the sounds outside…
Read MoreSweeten Your Immunity: the sugar – immunity connection
Studies have shown spikes in sugar intake suppress your immune system. When your immune system is compromised, you are more likely to get sick. If you eat a lot of foods and beverage high in sugar and refined carbohydrates, which the body processes as sugar, you may be reducing your body’s ability to ward off…
Read MoreHydration Connection and Immunity Busters
How much water do you drink on an average day? If it’s not a lot, it could be affecting your immunity. Dehydration can have a ton of effects on the body and you probably already know it can make you tired and lead to headaches. You may not be so familiar with the impact on…
Read More5 Ways to Pull off a Joyful Holiday Season
There’s no getting around it – this Christmas is likely to be different from last year. COVID restrictions and worries about health and money are causing extraordinary stress for many of us. But stress isn’t inevitable and there’s still so much you can do to prioritize your wellness for a joyful holiday season! With a…
Read MoreGet Slim Without the Gym! Learn 5 Fat Burning Techniques to Lose Weight Comfortably in your Home
Finding the time to work out can be hard enough with busy schedules, dating, married life, kids…..but no matter the situation, time and comfort is of the essence. So taking a 15-minute drive back and forth from the gym, while also assessing awkward shower rooms and encountering ogling strangers during your workout, can be a…
Read MoreFoods with high amounts of hidden sugar
Sugar is the real culprit. For many years people have been led to believe that saturated fat is the main cause of heart disease. However new studies have revealed that saturated fat is far less harmful than sugar. It is no surprise that that chocolates, fizzy drinks, sweets and cakes are loaded with added sugar.…
Read MoreWhy chewing your food properly is important for your overall health and wellbeing
Did you know that you should chew your food a minimum 15 times before swallowing. In some cases upwards of 30-40 times! When it comes to chewing your food a good rule of thumb is to chew till food has turned to liquid and well-mixed with saliva; a piece of hard vegetable will take longer…
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