Health Hack #25: Spring Clean your Sinuses
Let’s face it, the allure of spring cleaning has likely faded in your household. Spice cabinets organized, old clothes purged, but there is still one place you likely haven’t touched yet. Your sinuses. Sounds bizarre, but honestly, they are your first line defense to immunity. Every breath you take, your little nose fibers are doing…
Read MoreLearnings from COVID #1: The World is Bigger Than We Realized
No doubt, with change there brings opportunity, but also fear. It’s human to fear the unknown, seek answers for the right now, and let the past write our future. This COVID experience has brought a sea of emotions, good days and bad and all the feels in between. It’s easy to be swept up in…
Read MoreHealth Hack #24: Aloe Vera, a miracle immune booster
Aloe vera is antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic. It is truly a miracle immune booster! Aloe has been touted as a miracle plant for centuries, thanks to its active vitamins, minerals, enzymes, lignin, amino acids and unique sugars, like mannose. It’s known to accelerate healing in the body – from topical wounds to internal gut…
Read More3-Ingredient Chocolate Brownies
Self-care comes in all styles and let’s face it, sometimes we need chocolate!!! What better than a healthy, grain-free, vegan style approach to getting your sweet tooth fix and a little mental release. *Sourced directly from Cancer Free with Food and the talented Liana Werner-Gray Ingredients ¼ cup cacao powder 1 cup nut meal (almonds or…
Read MoreHealth Hack #23: Legs up on the Wall to Boost Immunity
This one simple, passive stretch brings all sorts of health benefits. Better yet, you can do this anywhere in your house, with on equipment needed, even during daily household chaos or while you’re watching TV. Legs up on the Wall Benefits Improves circulation – elevating the legs promotes drainage from excess fluid build-up and assists…
Read MoreHealth Hack #22: Your Mantra for Immunity
Repeat after me… Mantras, affirmations, whatever you may call these sayings, they are indeed powerful! As I mentioned in a previous post on mindset, the body follows where the mind leads. These uncertain times provide a great opportunity for us to remember this. And to consider adopting a simple way to remember this specific mantra…
Read MoreHealth Hack #21: Drink Warm Lemon Water First Thing in the Morning
This immunity booster is a simple way to kick start your day. Lemons deliver a powerful punch of vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium – all three are important for warding off illness. Lemons can also: Natural cleanse the liver – buh-bye toxins! Aid in digestion – a flush for your GI tract plus a little…
Read MorePaying it Forward during COVID
There have been so many posts about people jumping into to help. From donations, to sewing masks, to food runs and neighborly gestures, the acts of kindness are warming and inspiring. When it comes to our littles, these life lessons are invaluable to teach! But they are also holistically beneficial to all of us, no…
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Vegan Tahini Halva
“Open sesame…” as the saying goes. and you’ll want to with this super simple, tasty treat. What I love most about this is that it’s packed with health benefits from each ingredient! Sesame Seeds Tahini is made from sesame seeds and delivers more than your recommended daily needs of Calcium (10%), Iron (15%) and essential…
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