Self-love and wellness are typically viewed as two separate topics. While they do each require us to engage in some different sets of behavior, there is a great deal of overlap and I would argue you cannot fully have one without the other. My personal self love journey began long before I had an appreciation …
I get it trust me, you start gaining weight or not fitting into your clothes and the first thought is, “Okay, time to eat less and workout more” and working out more generally means busting your ass 6 days a week on the treadmill, hitting up Orange Theory or the latest Boot Camp class. Here …
Think about this: if you wanted your houseplant to look good, would you apply dozens of toxic, synthetic compounds you can’t pronounce, like butylphenyl methylpropional? Probably not. But this is exactly what we do to our skin with lotions and other cosmetics, especially if we’re looking for an anti-aging agent. Don’t be fooled by the …
Here are a few simple things you can start implementing in your daily routine to bring down elevated cortisol levels, and help carve the way for a healthier lifestyle. (more…)
Full disclosure: I was not always the highly effective sleeper that I proclaim to be today. In fact, I would often force myself to stay up as late as I could – often resulting in less than 5 hours of sleep a night. Mornings were usually spent waking up to an obnoxious alarm clock, rushing …
Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants that possess incredible medicinal benefits. Created through the process of distillation, essential oils have incredibly strong aromas in addition to antibacterial, detoxifying, antidepressant, and calming properties. Essential oils have many benefits, including: 1. Balancing Hormones Some essential oils—notably geranium, frankincense, clary sage, and lavender—have been shown to help …
“Paleo” is a popular buzzword that many people have misconceptions about. Misconceptions like “Paleo means just eat more meat and eliminate carbs,” or “Paleo is just a higher carb version of the Atkins Diet,” to “Paleo means gluten-free and eating whole foods.” All of the above are misguided and uninformed misconceptions. Let me clear them …
Winston Churchill said, “I have nothing to offer but blood, (toil,) tears and sweat” when WWII was looming before his people. This powerful offering became common verbiage among those who want to express their deep devotion. It encompasses everything innately valuable humans have to give: hard work-sweat, physical wellbeing-blood, mental wellbeing-tears. Do you know what …
Need some pain relief but don’t want to medicate? Here’s a few steps to help… According to the National Center for Health Statistics, one in every four Americans have suffered from pain that lasts longer than 24 hours. In fact, chronic pain is oftentimes a source of anxiety and depression. While some medications might be …
Does it surprise you to know that our ancestors subsisted on a completely organic diet? The conventional farming methods used today involve the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and herbicides that did not exist back then. Over the past hundred years, our farming practices have significantly changed, however our bodies have …