↓ Having a mindful lunch is not the same as eating lunch. A number of religious traditions promote the practice of pausing and reciting prayers at certain times of the day—typically morning, noon, and evening. I grew up in such a tradition, and I remember hearing the...
Read MoreWant to shed fat, live longer, and make your meals more exciting and satisfying? Here's why, when mealtime rolls around, it's time to turn up the heat. ↓ All things being equal, most of us will readily admit that it's fun occasionally to take up a table...
Read MoreGive your senses a thrill and bring the rich and cozy scents of pumpkin pie into the kitchen and onto the breakfast table. Homemade granola of any sort fills your home with the mouthwatering smell of something akin to fresh-baked oatmeal cookies. I love that the...
Read More♠ For many Texans tired of driving to the grocery store for their weekly produce, foodscaping is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative. Instead of a yard full of grass, foodscaping is a landscaping technique that covers all usable space with an arrangement of plants that can...
Read MoreWe often talk about stepping into our true power, about building our confidence muscle and boosting our self-esteem. But although self-confidence and self-esteem seem similar—referring to how we feel about ourselves—they are two very different concepts. Self-esteem refers to how we generally feel about ourselves: how much we like or...
Read MoreSometimes life hits us over the head, leaving us dazed. That sense of inertia and confusion is common during times of major transition. According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, developed in the late 1960s, the biggest life stressors are consistent among us: death...
Read More↓ This herbal tea recipe is a family secret that was passed down from generation to generation. Together with you we will pick the herbs fresh from the garden (see the video below) and brew a delicious and healthy tea blend with them – but without...
Read More↓ If you're thinking about making healthier lifestyle choices, it's could be time to be a case of out with the old and in with the new! So here are some surprisingly easy ways you can improve your well-being and make your habits the healthiest ones...
Read MoreA mindful relationship with our phones is the key to balancing in-person interactions and online activity. Here are six ways to limit screen time in order to be more present in our real-world relationships. By Tchiki Davis | April 2018 ↓ By 2016, 77 percent of U.S. adults owned a smartphone....
Read MoreAll it takes is a few tweaks to the way you set your health goals. TONE IT UP If there's one thing Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn—the powerhouse duo behind Tone It Up—know, it's how to make fitness fun. If you're not familiar, their peppy workout videos, made-to-be-Instagrammed recipes,...
Read MoreAs we look at labels, it's important to understand what we are actually putting into our bodies, and why artificial sweeteners are harmful. ↓ ↓ While they were originally formulated as a way to allow people to “have their cake and eat it too,” artificial sweeteners are now...
Read MoreA Fresh Twist on Hydration Staying hydrated, while seemingly simple, is something that lots of people struggle with. From forgetting to drink it, to a downright dislike of the taste of water, many of us live in a chronic state of dehydration. ↓ Any number of bodily processes...
Read MoreHealthy Recipes For Weight Loss: A Guide To Shed Extra Pounds ↓ Today, there are thousands of weight loss programs, plans and books and each one claiming to be the best with proven methods to lose weight quickly. However, not everyone guarantees to be the best and...
Read More↓ 10 Health Benefits of Carrots – Proven by Science (and 4 Carrot Recipes to Try) ↓ Carrots have been sought after by many hoping to cure themselves of a wide range of ailments. With benefits ranging from improving skin complexion to curing heart disease, carrots are certainly...
Read More↓ 10 Must-Try Fitness Classes That Are Trending Now Becoming bored with your workout routine isn’t uncommon. If working out and being active is feeling like more of a chore than something that gets you pumped up and racing out the door, then it might be time...
Read MoreWake Up to Bone Broth ↓ I have a confession to make. For years my mom has been showing me how to make bone broth, although until recently, I didn’t understand why I should. After Thanksgiving, she would have me cover the bones with water and add...
Read More↓ Flaxseeds (you may also know them as linseeds) are a small brown or golden seed that are extraordinarily high in omega-3 fatty acids. And omega-3 is only one of the many health benefits these amazing seeds have to offer. ↓ Flaxseeds are also a great way for...
Read MoreBell Peppers and their Benefits I am not so much of a bell pepper lover. I love how they look, particularly the bright colored ones. They are commonly used in salads, add color and crunch to pizza, and will most probably see in Afritada and Kaldereta. * I...
Read MoreHow to Reverse Cavities Naturally & Heal Tooth Decay * There is a common belief today about cavities that once you have tooth decay, that cavity can NOT be reversed. Then the only solution to oral wellness is to have part of your tooth drilled out and...
Read More* Matcha: Tea’s Newest Superstar This healthful, bright green tea is suddenly everywhere. Here’s why. * Traditionally reserved for royalty, this verdant powerhouse has been enjoyed in Japan for almost 1,000 years. Thanks to its caffeine capabilities with health perks to boot, it’s gaining popularity in America quickly. If...
Read MoreCoffee and Bone: How does Caffeine Affect Bone Density * Coffee has been known to stimulate the nervous system, increase energy levels, prevent certain diseases and has antioxidant properties. But despite its known benefits, it also has a certain effect on our bone density over time. * CAFFEINE AND BONE...
Read More* Body’s Choice: The Key to Decision Making? * I first heard about the concept of body’s choice on a podcast called Call Your Girlfriend. The idea is that every decision we face, large or small, should be made according to the signals we get from our bodies. * I...
Read More* The Why, How, How Much, When, and Where of Eating * Why and How We Eat In Ayurveda, why we eat is the most important factor in our relationship to food, as it determines how the food will be received by the body. When you begin to use...
Read More* At the Heart of Happiness * Before talking about the source of happiness, I think it is maybe useful to know something about the systems of our minds. Because pleasure and happiness are part of our minds; and sadness, painful experience—these are also part of our minds. * Usually,...
Read More* Spring Is the Season of Opportunity—Don’t Waste It * Everyone has to get good at one of two things: planting in the spring or begging in the fall. I know the following things to be true: Life is about constant, predictable patterns of change. The only constant factor...
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