Holistic Health Coach ~ Mindset ~ Longevity ~ Yoga
Let’s talk about something important: staying active as we age. It’s easy to think you should slow down and take things easy as you age. But the truth is, staying active is one of the best things you can do for your physical, mental, and social health. Have you heard of active aging? It’s…
Aging of the skin is a natural process by which the collagen and elastin that keep your skin looking firm and youthful begin to decline, which results in wrinkles. Cell production and cell quality also diminish over time resulting in wrinkles. Unfortunately, these factors are out of our control. The influences that are within our…
When I was a little girl in elementary school, I was terrified of having to play kickball in gym class. It was one of my biggest fears–up there with snakes and spiders. I remember the feeling of dread when the teacher announced it was kickball day. My stomach would instantly feel all knotted up. She’d usually…
It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ health. Given all we know about antioxidants and their beneficial properties, it’s amazing more people don’t…
Here we are, getting closer to the end of 2022. Where are you with the goals you started the year with? Did you lose that 20 pounds, quit junk food, or start getting up 30 minutes earlier to workout? If you’re like many people, you may have given up on your goals months…
Many of us have health-related goals, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, or joining the neighborhood health club. While it is common to set high goals, experts say that setting smaller goals could do more for our health. “Small steps are achievable and are easier to fit into your daily routine,” says James O….
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…