By becoming aware of how and when we are engaging with technology, we can explore whether we are utilizing technology in a balanced manner.
Technology and Wellness
In the last two decades technology has exploded and there are endless possibilities to what new technology can offer us, including adding to our wellness journey. Technology also has the ability to distract us from what is truly important in our lives, create separation and unhappiness. The technology itself is not necessarily good or bad,… Continue reading Technology and Wellness
Weekly Round Up
Prediabetes and Vitamin D Research indicates that Vitamin D can help with blood sugar levels, insulin production and reduce inflammation. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/vitamin-d-lower-risk-prediabetes-type2-diabetes Blood Sugar and The Effects of Aerobic Exercise Doctors have pushed us to get in our exercise as a part of healthy living for decades. Unfortunately for those struggling with hyperglycemia or chronic… Continue reading Weekly Round Up
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is often talked about in wellness and health forums. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. How can we continue to apply mindfulness to our everyday lives?
Exercise and Mental Well-Being
Scientists and researchers have long touted the mental health benefits of exercise. It not only helps to regulate hormones such as serotonin and dopamine, it can help relieve physical pain that is a contributing factor to depression. As little as 20 minutes a day of yoga, stretching or exercise can elevate mood and help us… Continue reading Exercise and Mental Well-Being
Mind-Body Reconnection
Throughout our lives, we encounter stressors and traumas. Stress and trauma can create a chasm in how we exist within our bodies.
What is Mushroom Complex?
I’m here to answer the question asked by so many today; “What is Mushroom Complex”? Even I didn’t know until I did my research. I found it listed on the supplement facts of a recent product I purchased for Immune Support and was curious to know more about its ingredients. Apparently, the common formula that… Continue reading What is Mushroom Complex?
Weekly Round Up
Dietary Guidelines incompatible with global health goals The Standard American Diet (SAD) and the standard food pyramid we all grew up with, issued by the USDA, is revealed to no longer be compatible with global health goals and environmental targets. The EAT-Lancet recommendations may lower risk of premature health-related death by 34% https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200715190754.htm Can eating… Continue reading Weekly Round Up
Stepping It Up A Notch
Over the past month we’ve covered the basics of habit change, introduced small changes that support the bigger changes and how to overcome some obstacles. It takes roughly 21 days for something to become a habit and now we’ve got a good foundation. Now what?
Reinforcing Positive Change
It’s one thing to say you want to make changes with a vague idea of what you want. But by setting and aligning ourselves to clearly defined goals and mapping the steps necessary to meet those goals, we can achieve successful change.