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Home Made Almond Milk

01/13/2021

Almond milk is a great dairy alternative and can be used in a wide variety of recipes, in lattes or alone as a drink and is easy to make- follow this step by step guide to see how I made it:

How To Stick With Your New Years Resolution!

01/06/2021

Its the ending of a disappointing year and you decide you want change for the upcoming year. You come up with a new year's resoution, stick with it for 4 days, and then its back to the same old. When the end of the year comes, you repeat it all over again. Does this pattern sound familiar to you?

Perfectionism vs. Striving

12/30/2020

Do you catch yourself draining your energy by a never ending list of "To-do's"? Do you feel anxious to get so many things done and get let down if you don't? You may be dealing with "perfectionism". The difference between perfectionism and just striving to do your best/improve, is perfectionism tells yourself you are not worthy if you don't...

Why can't I be consistent with my diet?

12/17/2020

Most of us know what healthy eating means. We know which foods we should avoid, but we still have such a hard time. Why is this? There are 2 big contributing factors.
First off, the more sugar we eat, the more it triggers us to continue making poor decisions. It makes it harder for our prefrontal cortex to...

Yoga for the Spine

12/16/2020

Many people overlook the importance our spine plays. After all, it is the backbone and foundation of our structure. Imagine life without a spine! Practicing good posture and stretches helps keep your spine healthy and in tact. Improper back posture leads to issues in other areas, like the legs, buttocks, and neck. I included a link to a yoga...

Gratitude and Health

12/02/2020

One of the most powerful recognized tools to reverse negative thought patterns is gratitude. It may sound cheesy, but the more you use it, you will start noticing the enhancement in your life. Gratitude and joy go hand in hand and it takes practice. You will experience less anxiety and be more content. -Every morning, write down 5 things you're...

Pets Lead to Greater Health

11/30/2020

Everyone knows that a dog is mans best friend, but did you know that having a pet brings other health related benefits? Below are a few things that may convince you to adopt a furry friend to keep you company this winter (especially if you work from home). Lower Blood PressureStudies show that dog owners have lower blood pressure...

Staying Happy During Quarantine

11/23/2020

With both the holidays and another shut down quickly approaching, its normal to feel stressed out and down. Here are some ways to lower your stress and stay happy in quarantine:Positive ThinkingPositivity is a skill anyone can have- next time you have a negative thought, think of how you can change it to something positive. Try to remind yourself...

Does the way you sleep affect your back?

11/17/2020

Since every body is different, no one position is best for everyone. Believe it or not, when we sleep we actually switch positions around every 20 minutes. This is our bodies way of regulating itself to find the best position for pressure dependent areas in the body such as the spine. If you're someone whose suffering from spine issues,...

Healthy Fats

11/17/2020

People often forget to include healthy fats, or Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats in their diet. Healthy fats have a wide array of benefits and are a source for energy and cell support. Fish, nuts, olive oil, avocado, and dark chocolate are some examples of food rich in healthy fats. You can exchange fats with carbohydrates if you...