Monday is one of my most productive days after a little R&R on the weekend, some time to reflect, set my goals and plan my schedule for the week. I get up excited to tackle the week ahead! But as the week goes on, I can start to feel a little worn down. My enthusiasm […]
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What is an adaptogen?
Adaptogens are amazing! And you can easily include them in your daily diet. But, what exactly is an adaptogen? This is the dictionary definition: “Any of various natural substances used in herbal medicine to normalize and regulate systems of the body” Usually the term adaptogen is used only for foods and supplements that support the adrenals. Essentially, an adaptogen helps balance adrenal function whether […]
Self-care: 4 things you can do for yourself today
It is still early in the new year. Maybe you have made and broken your New Year’s Resolutions already. But, that doesn’t matter. What does matter is self-care. So, I encourage you to at least make a promise to yourself – to love, nurture and take care of yourself. We all have a million things […]
Bloated stomach? The one key secret you need to know
We all have experienced this discomfort of a bloated stomach at some point. Our clothes get tight, we feel heavy and fat. And that makes us feel self-conscious and embarrassed. Then all the negative self-talk starts making us feel absolutely awful about ourselves. If this happens on occasion, it is bad enough, but when it […]
Stress Busting – 8 Simple Strategies to Try Now
Stress – we all know it and we all feel it. Some days are better than others. Yes, it is part of our daily life, but why has it become such a focus in recent years? How come we are all searching for stress busting techniques? Did you know that the American Institute of Stress […]