Stress Reducing Diet When you’re stressed out, the foods that you’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods – think big meals, take-out, fatty foods, sweet foods, and alcohol. Let’s face it – we’ve all found some comfort in a tasty meal and a bottle of beer or glass of wine…
Every woman has at one point or another dealt with excruciating menstrual periods, but for some women it’s more often than for others. Here I will share natural tips, strategies and recipes you can try to ease physical, and emotional problems associated with painful periods. During your periods estrogen levels increase and your body releases…
One of my favorite traditional Swiss winter cookie recipe are the cinnamon stars. They are so savory, full of flavors and are made almost entirely of almonds, sometimes with hazelnuts, and they are naturally gluten free. Preheat oven 250 degreesINGREDIENTS 3 large egg whites 2 ½ cups confectioner sugar 3 ¼ cups finally ground almonds or…
Try this healthy vegan alternative to your high sugar coffee shop drink: An easy yummy pumpkin spice drink that you can make in 5 minutes! It has natural sweeteners and pumpkin spices that naturally boost your health: Cinnamon is an anti inflammatory that boosts your immune system, and improves your circulation. Cloves improve your circulation,…
Practicing self-care is about finding those little moments of happiness and joy in a noisy world. You need those moments to restore your energy physically and emotionally to avoid burnout. It requires scheduling time with yourself so that you can be more efficient at work, school and more present with your family and friends. Try…
We’ve all been there, turning and tossing throughout the night, checking the clock hoping for a few more hours before sunrise. The truth is, when I don’t sleep well, my day is simply horrible, for myself as well as for everybody else around me. While you sleep your body produces protective substances used to fight…
For A Balanced Immunity Although you may not always be able to prevent a cold or infection, you can help support your immune system function, just by making small dietary changes, and developing healthy habits. But first thing first: can you really or even should you boost your immune system? The answer is no! There…
As yoga is becoming more and more mainstream, so are the props available to you. There are always new items coming on the market, and you may ask yourself: “Do I really need all that?” , “which one is the best?” The answer is, for the most part “No”, you do not need all there…
A MIND-BODY CONNECTION Stress can affect the body in a variety of ways. Data gathered from published on Statista.com, shows that 80% of Americans will suffer from back pain at one point in their lives. Among the individuals surveyed, they ranked the cause of their back pain as follow: Stress: 29 percent Not enough exercise/weak…
What Is Restorative Yoga With all the styles of yoga available, it can be confusing to keep track of every style. Restorative yoga is a passive form of stretching that usually requires the use of props (blocks, blankets, bolsters) to support your body. Each position is held for long periods of time, up to five…