Holistic Health Coach ~ Mindset ~ Longevity ~ Yoga
It is a common misconception that coconut oil is bad for you. However, people worldwide are experiencing the healthy benefits of using coconut oil. Here are the top 7 reasons you should use coconut oil instead of other oils. Coconut oil doesn’t turn into fat in your body. Unlike many other common…
When you’re stressed out, the foods you turn to may most likely be traditional ‘comfort’ foods. Think big meals, take-out, fatty foods, sweet foods, and alcohol. Let’s face it – we’ve all found comfort in a tasty meal, a bottle of beer, or a glass of wine when we’ve been stressed out or upset about…
Unless you’ve been under a rock, you’ve probably heard many experts recommend regular meditation practice for stress relief, reduced blood pressure, weight management, anxiety, mood, and overall health. I’ve been meditating regularly for over six years. But I still remember the time when I didn’t meditate daily. Back then, I thought that meditating was mystical…
Do you ever struggle with getting a good night’s sleep? I never used to have this problem. I would lay my head on the pillow, and seconds later, I would be out cold until the alarm went off in the morning. Back then, I only averaged five to six hours of sleep per…
We all know that sleep is essential, but statistically, about 70% of American adults are sleep deprived. Sleep may be as crucial to your health as diet and exercise as you get older. You need that time overnight to allow your body to repair and restore. And this is crucial because if you’re not getting…
We’ve all been hearing about the importance of gut health. But what role does it play in your overall health? According to Ayurveda, the gut and digestion play an essential role in your immunity. Therefore, having a strong digestive fire, or Agni, is one of the indicators of good health. When you have…
I’ve been a yoga teacher for over six years. I was first introduced to Ayurveda when I was in yoga teacher training. The more I learned about Ayurveda, the more I wanted to know. If you’ve never heard of Ayurveda, it is the sister science of yoga. Both go back thousands of years. Ayurveda translates…
“Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.” -Jonathan Huie. So here we are at the end of 2021. I don’t know about you, but this year went by in a flash for me. I filled it with working on my business, lots of runs and walks, learned how to knit (ok, I’m still learning), and I…
Warren Buffett famously said that you are your best investment. And you know what? He was 100% right! When you invest in yourself, you improve your life and the lives of those around you. So, I’m curious, where do you fit in when it comes to investing your money or your time?…
I used to be a major night owl. I stayed up late every night, which usually meant difficulty waking up the next day. I developed this habit when I was a kid. I think it had to do with the fact that my mom worked the middle shift, which meant she didn’t get home until…