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Causes of Chronic Fatigue and How to Feel Like Yourself Again

5 days ago
4 min

Causes of Chronic Fatigue and How to Feel Like Yourself Again

Do you feel like you can't ever kick that feeling that you didn't get enough rest? No matter what you do, you're always tired, and it bleeds into other aspects of your life as well. Chronic fatigue can massively deplete you, and it's essential to get to the root of what's going on so you can start to feel better. What's Happening with Chronic Fatigue In your body, the parasympathetic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system come into play with chronic fatigue. The first

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Snacks That Sustain You for the Long Haul

Mar 28
4 min

Snacks That Sustain You for the Long Haul

Are you a snacker in between meals? More often than not, you'll need a small snack in between your three larger meals to keep you sustained throughout the day. This will help your blood sugar stay balanced, which also helps with mood and energy. But the thing is, if you take a stroll down the snack aisle at your local grocery store, you'll find a lot of pre-packaged foods that aren't very beneficial to your health. There's an equation you can use to make sure you are snacking

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The Lymphatic System and Why It’s Important to Our Health

Mar 22
4 min

The Lymphatic System and Why It’s Important to Our Health

Every day, your lymphatic system works to keep your body healthy. A properly functioning lymphatic system helps clear toxins away, removing waste from our tissues and out of the bloodstream. Thankfully, you don't have to do much to help your lymphatic system keep you healthy and your immunity strong. Here are seven things you can do to focus on your lymphatic system for your best health. 1. Jump around Whether that's jumping jacks or your rebounder, take a few minutes and jum

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What is Umami and How Can You Add It to Your Meals

Mar 13
4 min

What is Umami and How Can You Add It to Your Meals

You may have heard of umami, but what is it? It’s a unique taste that goes along with the basics of sweet, sour, bitter, and salty but leaves a lingering feeling that both piques the palate and satiates all in one. You find it in many fermented foods such as miso, soy sauce, mature cheeses, cured ham, shellfish, and even some seaweeds. It’s been defined since the early 1900s, but it wasn’t until 1990 that it gained official recognition for being the 5th taste. When umami hits

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How Keeping a Food Journal Could Benefit Your Health

Mar 8
4 min

How Keeping a Food Journal Could Benefit Your Health

Food journaling is such a simple tool to use in your health journey. While it certainly serves as a place to keep track of what you eat daily, you'll benefit even further by taking it to the next level and including more details. In addition to the basics of what you're eating and drinking, it's ideal if you use your food journal to write how you're feeling physically, emotionally, and mentally as well. Where you're eating and who you're eating with also helps, but a big key

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How to Fill Your Freezer with Healthy Meals for Those Busy Nights

Mar 1
4 min

How to Fill Your Freezer with Healthy Meals for Those Busy Nights

It happens to all of us sooner or later. And for most of us, we all had that moment(s) last year. That overwhelming feeling can come on at any time, and honestly, we all could do with a little less stress, wouldn't you agree? That being said, it's tough to find the motivation to cook when you feel overwhelmed. On those busy nights when you're running late, and your schedule is way too far off track, the last thing you want to do is head to the kitchen to cook a meal. You'll b

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7 Ways to Focus on Your Metabolic Health

Feb 21
4 min

7 Ways to Focus on Your Metabolic Health

If your metabolism has been out of whack, or you're just interested in ways to make sure your metabolism stays healthy -- I have some tips for you. Ever since it was discovered just how intertwined gut health is with immune health, doctors and medical experts urge us to get metabolic health back on track. Fortunately, you can make a few simple tweaks to your lifestyle to improve your metabolic health and improve your overall health. 1. Focus on your strength by making small c

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How to Cut Down on the Late-Night Snacking Routine You Want to Kick

Feb 13
4 min

How to Cut Down on the Late-Night Snacking Routine You Want to Kick

Sometimes, even when we're diligent about eating healthy, drinking enough water, and exercising regularly -- late-night snacking can creep in and become a habit that's hard to break. It's like a routine (and really, it is a routine, that's the point!) that has you mindlessly walking to the kitchen at the same time every evening to grab something to snack on. There are several reasons this habit has snuck its way into your life, but let's talk about some ways we can change thi

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What Self-Love Truly Is & How You Can Practice It Every Day

Feb 6
4 min

What Self-Love Truly Is & How You Can Practice It Every Day

Sometimes it feels like it's far easier to love others than it is to love ourselves. To really be our best for those we love, it's important to put our wellbeing and regard for ourselves front and center. That's the very core of self-love, and while the term might sound self-centered, it's far from it. Self-love is about getting in touch with yourself, getting to know yourself, and genuinely nurturing yourself. Make it a point to be good to yourself daily in the following way

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How Journaling Can Influence Your Health, Especially with Morning Pages

Jan 30
4 min

How Journaling Can Influence Your Health, Especially with Morning Pages

Writing in a journal is something common that a large majority of us do. It feels good to catalog your thoughts and memories somewhere, but there are health benefits to journaling you may not be aware of. Writing in a journal can help you tap into the left side of your brain where analytics and rationality come in. As it's engaged, your right brain gets to flow with creativity. Mental blocks begin to dissipate, and you get to better understand the person that you are. Your jo

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Ways to Add More Veggies to Your Life

Jan 23
3 min

Ways to Add More Veggies to Your Life

Getting in your suggested amount of veggies each day can take some practice. The American Heart Association suggests five servings of veggies per day for an adult, with a typical serving equaling about one cup. If you add a serving to breakfast, lunch, and dinner while snacking on raw veggies and hummus throughout the day, you can reach this goal. But busy days have us skipping breakfast sometimes, grabbing a quick sandwich for lunch, and this goal can seem more difficult. He

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5 Ways to Create Me-Time In Your busy Schedule

Jan 16
4 min

5 Ways to Create Me-Time In Your busy Schedule

Filling our cups... It's a daily balancing act where setting boundaries and taking care of ourselves needs to come into play. If you feel like you're not getting the time you need to nurture your needs and fill your cup, here are some ideas for what to do: 1. Make your meals count Fuel your body with what it needs and even try a few new healthy foods you've never tried before. Try to have fun with new recipes, finding bright and exciting ingredients to make dishes that look l

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8 Simple Ways to Manage Your Stress that Fit into Your Daily Routine

Jan 11
4 min

8 Simple Ways to Manage Your Stress that Fit into Your Daily Routine

If you're feeling a bit stressed out lately, I'd love to share with you some of the simple tips I have found that you can incorporate into your own life to help deal with stress. It takes some time to find what truly works for you, and it takes even more practice to get into the habit of taking time to help yourself through stressful situations. But that's exactly what it is -- practice. We make a commitment to help ourselves where we can and when we can, with the tools we fi

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7 Ways to Create Healthy Habits That You Won't Want to Ditch by February

Jan 4
4 min

7 Ways to Create Healthy Habits That You Won't Want to Ditch by February

When we set our goals for the New Year, we need to put a special focus on building new habits rather than overhauling everything in a flash. It can come as a shock to change too much at once, which often leads to tossing in the towel before you reach those goals you genuinely want to achieve. Since old habits die hard, here's how to make new healthy habits last! Commit to your healthy goals Even when you know you need to make some changes, it can be challenging to do so. Chan

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Everyday Toxin Exposure: Where You're Being Exposed Daily and How to Minimize Contact

Dec 27, 2020
4 min

Everyday Toxin Exposure: Where You're Being Exposed Daily and How to Minimize Contact

We're exposed to toxins on a daily basis -- the air we breathe, flame retardants in our furniture, pesticides in our foods, and phthalates at every turn. While we can't fully control our toxin exposure, knowing what to watch out for and what small tweaks we do have control over making is empowering and helpful. Concerning Chemicals to Watch Out For One of the most common of these chemicals is BPA, which is found in plastic, like your water bottle, food packaging, or toys. It

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Learning How to Beat the Winter Blues & Connect the Way Scandinavians Do

Dec 20, 2020
4 min

Learning How to Beat the Winter Blues & Connect the Way Scandinavians Do

Does winter always get you down? If you tend to get the blues when you pull out your sweaters and outerwear, it's time to take a page from those in far more blustery conditions. In Norway, they have a concept known as 'koselig.' The closest term in English that can explain it is something of coziness. It goes far beyond merely being cozy, though. It revolves around embracing winter for the beautiful things it gives us. Yes, it's freezing outside, the snow can pile up, and you

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Choosing Warming Ingredients for Your Winter Smoothies

How to Detox Your Cookware and Why it's So Important

My Favorite Essential Oils to Combat Holiday Stress

Adding More Superfoods and Hidden Veggies into Your Holiday Meals & Feasts