Midwife Services May Save Millions of Lives Researchers find that scaling up of midwife services can greatly impact mother and infant mortality rates. Death rates plummet when midwifes are available to continue care following delivery, especially in low-resource areas. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30397-1/fulltext The American Heart Association finds that women are at greater risk for fatal… Continue reading Weekly Round Up
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Getting Rid of Dry, Cracked Skin
As temperatures continue to drop and winter rolls in, you may find yourself battling dry, cracked skin. Here’s our how-to guide for maintaining your body’s largest organ this winter! Stay Hydrated During the winter many people don’t notice themselves sweating as much, but it’s still possible to become dehydrated, simply because you don’t have… Continue reading Getting Rid of Dry, Cracked Skin
Giving the Gift of Experiences
As you continue on your health and wellness journey, you may have noticed loved ones around begin to follow your example and start making changes too! Here’s our ultimate holiday gift guide to help support yourself and your favorite people on the journey to health and wellness! Meal Plan Subscriptions Kickstart healthy meal choices… Continue reading Giving the Gift of Experiences
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New Green Mediterranian Diet By modifying the mediterranian diet to replace red meat with plant based protiens, you may maximize the anti-inflammatory benefits of this popular dietary craze. Researchers have found additional cardiovascular and metabolic benefits with this small change. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/new-green-mediterranean-diet-may-be-even-healthier-for-you Serotonin Promotes Patience Researchers have discovered a link between the regions of… Continue reading Weekly Round Up
Holiday Belly Detox
After a week of rich and hearty foods you may be feeling sluggish, lethargic or just plain icky. Digestive issues may flair up, causing discomfort, bloating and other unpleasant issues. After spending a few months on a healthy diet, traditional holiday fare can be a shock to your system. Here’s our top tips to help… Continue reading Holiday Belly Detox
Post-Holiday Recalibration
If you overindulged during the holiday, you may be feeling pretty blah this week. Some people may experience shame or regret if they’ve been holding to a diet or lifestyle change and “fall off the wagon”. But those feelings are unhelpful and can become an excuse to keep making choice we otherwise wouldn’t make. Here… Continue reading Post-Holiday Recalibration
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This week’s health and wellness news New breakthroughs in osteoporosis research Researchers have discovered a new lead for potential therapies in bone disorders by discovering a new cell type that regulates bone growth and formation. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201120132606.htm Researchers examine most effective approach to avoiding Covid Masks? Social bubbles? Social Distancing? Isolating completely? Everyone has different opinions… Continue reading Weekly Round Up
Quick Guide to Balancing Doshas
In our last post, we discussed the bare basics of Ayurveda. Today we’re bringing you a quick guide to balancing the doshas. To find out your primary and secondary doshas, take this easy quiz. https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/profile-quiz/part/0 Balancing Pitta Pitta imbalance is characterized by: -red, inflamed rashes, acne or cold sores -acute inflammation in body… Continue reading Quick Guide to Balancing Doshas
Ayurveda and The Modern World
Ayurveda seems to be popping up all the time lately, in conjunction with holistic wellness. So let’s break it down for you! Ayurveda is a holistic (meaning whole, mind-body-spirit) healing system that is thousands of years old. Originating in India, the word Ayurveda is derived from two Sanskrit words, “ayuh” meaning life or longevity,… Continue reading Ayurveda and The Modern World
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Anxiety and Your Phone If you’re experiencing more anxiety as of late, it could be tied to your phone. With the constant barrage of notifications, alerts, pings and dings, you may want to take a break, or at least reset your notification preferences. Read more here. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/feeling-more-stress-and-anxiety-your-smartphone-may-be-to-blame Working From Home? Adding a fake “commute”… Continue reading Weekly Round Up