It’s clear, odorless, and tasteless, but life cannot exist without it. Water keeps us alive. It keeps our cells hydrated and plump. It also flushes out toxins to naturally cleanse our insides. There are times when drinking it gets redundant and boring. Instead of buying vitamin water, flavored sparkling water or sports drinks, why not […]
Category: Self Care
Natural Remedies for Aching Feet
Foot pain is something that we have all experienced in our lives. After a long day at work, shopping, or yard work your feet can be tired, achy, swollen, and heavy. This achiness happens because when you are on your feet, there is a significant amount of stress being put on your feet. However, you […]
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is breast cancer awareness month. On the first of October I awoke to social media feeds full of inspirational stuff about breast cancer awareness. And it pissed me off. Not because October has been breast cancer awareness month since 1985 and still one in eight women will get breast cancer. Not because every minute, […]
Autumn Recipes for Healthy Eating
Greens, Eggs and No Ham! [Serves 1] INGREDIENTS1 tablespoon coconut oil4-5 kale leaves shredded or cut into ribbons2 eggs2 sprigs of mint, minced (optional)Sea salt and pepper Heat coconut oil in a pan until melted, add kale and sauté until bright green and a bit wilted. Crack eggs into the kale and mix to scramble […]
Signs of Adrenal Fatigue
With our complex lives in the 21st century, more and more people are suffering from stress-related conditions. The negative impact of stress can affect many areas of health. One area in particular that can be adversely affected is the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are located near the kidneys and produce the hormones that are […]
5 Ways to Add More Balance to Your Life
We need balance in order to live a happy and healthy life; everything in this world comes down to finding the proper balance. Whether it’s in work life and home life, eating healthy and eating what makes you happy, doing stuff for others without neglecting yourself, etc., everything works better and goes more smoothly when […]
Finding Joy in Hard Times
As sure as the sun rises and sets each day, you will have periods in your life when things are just not going your way. In reality, life is basically a constant fluctuation of emotional highs and lows. While most of our time is spent in the fairly even, mundane state of emotional normalcy, this […]
When I Least Expect It
Going alone was an attempt to take back my power. To prove to myself there was no reason to be afraid. It was a late afternoon appointment, so I planned to stop at the grocery store afterwards. I was running early so I swung by the gas station to fill up my car. I would […]
How to Journal When You Don’t Like to Write
A journal is a powerful self-help tool. You can purchase a variety of journals online from stores as well as in bookshops. It is also incredibly easy to journal on your own in just a plain notebook. However, all journaling has one thing in common and that is writing. So how can you journal if […]
How Your Lifestyle Helps You Live Longer
Think living a long and healthy life well into your nineties or even one hundred years old is only for those lucky few who hit the genetic lottery? Think again. Lifestyle factors, i.e. the things you do everyday over the long-term – can add up to increase the number of quality years in your lifespan. […]
Meditation
The word meditation comes from the Latin word meditari which means “to concentrate”. Meditation can help you achieve a deep state of relaxation and a calm mind. It is widely recognized as a mind-body complementary medicine. During meditation, you focus your attention and try to eliminate thoughts that may be filling your mind and causing […]
Boost Your Immune System
The only thing more important than toilet paper these days is a healthy immune system. Our best defense against any disease is the human immune system. It enhances the body’s ability to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses. Your immune system’s job is to identify things that naturally belong in the body and those […]