Grounding is GREAT! Getting into nature is so relaxing and balancing. Nature is the ultimate stress reducer! Grounding, sometimes called earthing is simple – it is getting your skin to touch the ground. You can do this by walking barefoot, laying on the ground, wading in shallow water, hugging a tree, gardening and getting bare […]
Happy 303 Day! Today is a day to celebrate Colorado! Here are some self care tips of fun things to do in Colorado: 1. Hike Red Rocks or Garden of the Gods 2. Drive up the flatirons in Boulder to lookout point and enjoy the beautiful view! 3. Check out Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, […]
A recent research study analyzed and ranked 1,000 foods for nutritional content to rank the top health foods. Surprisingly, PORK FAT RANKED #8 HEALTHIEST FOOD, right after swiss chard and before beet greens!!! This is full of heart healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals!
Besides being delicious, here are some reasons why you should eat dark chocolate: Nutrition: packed with antioxidants, magnesium, calcium, iron, copper, and chromium. Mood boosting: the polyphenols in chocolate physiologically boosts your mood Improved digestion: fiber and polyphenols in chocolate improve gut health by promoting good gut bacteria Heart healthy: chocolate reduces cholesterol
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the US. But thankfully, there are many different ways to reduce your risk of heart disease! Here are some tips so you can live a long and healthy life: Get enough sleep – people who are chronically sleep deprived are more like to have high blood […]
Yoga is fun! However, if you’re new to yoga it’s easy to be stuck in your head and think too much about what you’re doing. Remember that yoga is a practice, so don’t expect to be perfect. Just be in tune with your body. To get the most out of yoga, ditch the worry and […]
A good workout will make your muscles sore! Here are some tips to fight soreness. Day of workout: Drink lots of water! Staying hydrated helps circulate lactic acid out of your muscles and prevent soreness. Heat your muscles later in the day via hot shower, sauna, heat pad or blanket. Heat helps promote blood flow […]
You’ll be much more successful with your home workouts if you have the right tools! Here’s a list of the 10 best tools and habits to have successful workouts. 1) Planned & scheduled workout – Do your research to plan your workout! Watch youtube videos, get a workout DVD, or do research to find out […]
Self reflection is essential for personal growth! Check out these articles for some ideas of some questions to journal about!
The holidays tend to throw off our typical rhythms. Spend some time today taking care of yourself to start the week off right!