It’s summertime and everyone is fighting an internal battle. As we add yet another bottle of SPF 50 sunscreen to our shopping lists, we’re secretly longing for our skin to have that perfect, sun-kissed glow. So, what do we do? Load up on sunscreen, while wearing our sunhats, out of fear of the almighty sun, or frolic happily and care-free in the sunshine without protection? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t all that easy.
Welcome to our #WellnessWednesday yoga primer. Yoga is a wonderful way to become attuned to your body and increase circulation and flexibility. Each week I'll offer you a pose with benefits and instruction.
Most of us are so caught up in work that it’s difficult to find the time to eat lunch, let alone sneak out to attend a yoga class. That doesn’t, however, mean you have to completely do away with your weekly workout goals. Here are five yoga poses to do in the office to keep you limber—without scaring off your coworkers.
1. High Altar Pose: Sitting in your office chair, inhale and lift your arms above your head. Clasp your hands together and invert your palms upward. Lean to your right, and hold for seven to eight breaths. Then, switch sides.
Products used daily -- from scented soaps to processed foods -- can really throw off your hormones. And when those hormones are messed up, it can affect your body in some very unhealthy ways. But no need to stress; here are eleven foods that can help you put those hormones back into balance.
1. Raw Honey
Besides being sweet and delicious, raw honey can help balance reproductive hormones by enhancing glycogen for the liver. It is even said to stop or greatly reduce hormones contributing to PMS.
2. Coconut oil
Part 2 of 2: Five amazing recipes for grilling your fruits and veggies this summer! Check out Part 1 here!
If you’re like me, there is something definitely delicious about the smoky flavor that you get from grilling. Plus, grilling can be a really easy, healthy way to cook your vegetables and fruit. Here are 5 healthy mouthwatering ideas for grilling your fruits and veggies this summer.
6. Grilled Corn On the Cob
Do You Quantum Think? By Diane Collins
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People often equate healthy food to bland food. However, you can still enjoy savory meals while being healthy. The trick is the ingredients used in the meals. Granted, if you buy most of your items from a store, you’re bound to find some unwanted additives in the things you take home. But with a little time and planning, you could find yourself welcoming desserts back into your diet without any of the “consequences.”
The heart beats 103,680 times per day on average and over 2 billion times in an average lifetime. How strong the heart is determines much about an individual’s physical and emotional health; these two elements inevitably influence the mental and spiritual health of a person as well.
Nowadays, there are many innovative and trendy ways to garden, but if you haven’t tried growing vertically, let me inspire you to do so. Here’s why vertical gardening is a great way to grow.
This has developed into one of my favorite summertime recipes for pasta salad! The pesto blends beautifully with the fresh heirlooms, basil, avocado and bell peppers and the colors complement each other quite nicely. Double the recipe for the perfect potluck contribution!
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