Breathing Easy, Stress Relieving Breathing Techniques and How To Do Them
Not all breathing is created equal. Different breathing techniques, also known as breath work, can have profound effects on our physical and mental wellbeing. In this article, we will explore some of the most effective breathing techniques for stress relief, including box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, pursed lip breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and alternate nostril breathing. We will also discuss how these techniques affect the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and the benefits of incorporating breath work into a meditation practice.
A Gut Feeling: Finding the Best Probiotic for You
Probiotics are live microorganisms that can provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. These beneficial bacteria can be found in a variety of fermented foods and supplements, and can help improve digestive health, boost the immune system, and even promote mental well-being.
Healthy Halloween
This Halloween have what you're craving without wrecking your diet this holiday
Golden Milk
Golden milk or turmeric milk is a warm soothing drink that has been known to help with inflammation, upset stomach, and other common ailments. Here is the recipe:
Modern Cuccidati Cookies and A Versatile Filling
This is the recipe that when I get published in Better Homes and Gardens for a Christmas cookie recipe I believe it will be for this (I mentioned this to one person as a dream of mine)
CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS
As bananas ripen they become higher in sugar which makes them great for baking! Muffins are great, hand held and keep me from demolishing a loaf of banana bread. My favorite way to ensure they taste their best is to use the aluminum baking cups to line the muffin tins. Happy baking!
Game Day Recipe, Roasted Chickpeas
If you’re looking for something quick and healthy to enjoy during the game this weekend this packs both a crunch and a spicy punch! Can make in the air fryer or in the oven.
Tech Neck, Permanent Pain Relief in Diverse Modalities
If you are currently enduring a stiff neck from a bad night of sleep, less than ideal working conditions, or stress what you want are solutions. The ever essential hot shower, anti-inflammatory, and rest are always up first. Reducing inflammation and the pain it causes are key to implementing permanent solutions. (We all had to crawl before we walked.)
The Extrovert Manifesto
…When the world is normal I have an incredible exposure to other people then add in family and friend commitments and I’m at the advantage of being constantly inspired by my environment…
Spring Cleaning Strategy
…passing on heirlooms to loved ones or rehoming unnecessary things to those in need to ultimately alleviate the burden on loved ones after passing on. There is a great joy in sharing, even in this time of social distancing we can find ways to be kind to ourselves and others. This is temporary while our relationships with others are of the highest importance…”
Quarantine Tips from the Designated Fun Friend
The core of being fun relies upon understanding what you and other people need, the road to being the designated fun friend is driven in a mom car while you’re wearing a onesie and blasting the perfectly crafted playlist.
A Study in Infrared: Heal Like 'Wolverine'
Infrared light reduces inflammation by energizing the cells of the body increasing your ability to heal creating positive effects from body to beauty.
#Idéale: Winning a French Beauty Contest is a Cow's Job
Impossible beauty standards fuel the health and wellness industry often dressed up as healthy living solutions. Today after reading about Idéale, who I will be personally appointing as our new leader, hero if you will I wish to lay out all the ways we can be more like her and why we should…
Workout Music
From themed classes to her own hard workouts making the music behind the magic available to everyone who has enjoyed it or soon will.
How To Become Better at Everything
Your core is not just your abs, its all the muscles that hold you upright, help you breath, and stop you from peeing in your pants. Create better intention in your everyday movements by retraining your muscles in workouts.
Bee Healthy, Honey
Buying honey from a supermarket means that you’re potentially buying honey that was sourced from around the globe, including some countries that routinely dilute their honey with syrups and other questionable fillers. The rule that you get what you pay for really applies to honey, and if you get an unbelievable price, then don’t believe it’s 100% honey.
Fasting is Trending, Is It For You?
Wildly popular with some of the most productive minds in the world to your next door neighbor abstaining from from food is the new to-do for the busy go-getter. Here are some facts to help you decide if it’s for you.