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Your Emotional Health Matters: How to Take Care of Yourself After the Recent Tragedies
It’s been a hard, heavy week in the USA. With all the natural disasters and the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, grief and sorrow have overtaken many of us. Whether you are aware of it or not, your emotional health has most likely taken a hit this week and it’s important you take care of your soul.
Why Mental Health Matters
In the health and fitness industry, we're almost always talking about physical wellness. Whether we're discussing exercise or nutrition, when we mention health, we're generally referring to our bodies.
Elderberry Health Benefits For Winter
When you feel sickness coming on, drink a cup of elderberry tea. Rich in immune-boosting magic, elderberry tea is said to alleviate symptoms associated with the flu, as well as reduce a fever.
3 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health
Emotional health is not to be missed. Caring for your soul and state of mind is equally important to taking care of your body. Here are a few of our favorite ways to do just that:
Holiday Health Boost: The Top Five Vitamins
Why Lion's Mane Matters: Adding a touch of nature's wisdom to your holiday wellness routine, Lion's Mane is a mushroom known for supporting a healthy immune system, enhancing memory, and promoting restful sleep.
A Health Reminder: Take Care of Yourself This Winter
Cold temperatures, too much time indoors, missed gym days, and unhealthy comfort food can all contribute to what we dread most in the winter: sick season. While studies don’t actually prove that cold temperatures make us sick, the choices we make because of the cold often lead to a weakened immune system -- and that never-ending runny nose.
4 Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, more than 40 million adults suffer from anxiety and depression in the United States. Mental illness in our country, as well as in many other countries around the globe, is a massive problem that must be addressed.
Chia Seed Health Benefits (And Why We Love Them!)
Chia seeds are a small and mighty seed with a long list of nutrients and health benefits. They are also cheap and have little taste or texture, so it's easy to incorporate chia seeds into almost any meal.
The Power of Mental Health: Embracing Nature for Optimal Well-Being
Connecting with nature can ignite our passions, spark new ideas, and unlock our potential. By immersing ourselves in the natural world, we can gain a fresh perspective and find the inspiration to become the best versions of ourselves.
A Journey to Wellness: Nurturing Your Health Because You Are Worth It
Nurturing your health isn't just about physical well-being; it's a holistic approach that encompasses mental and emotional vitality.
Summer Vacation Health Tips, Part Three: 3 Ways to Practice Soul Care
The final post in our three-part Summer Vacation Health Tips blog series (you can read part one here and part two here), today we're talking about mental health - mental health on vacation that is.
Drink Your Tea: 10 Reasons Tea is Good for Your Health (and Your Soul)
Alongside big bowls of soup, we are constantly putting the kettle on the stove for a morning, midday, and evening cup of green tea, black tea, herbal tea, hibiscus tea—you name it. Not only is tea warm and tasty, but it has some wonderful health benefits that keep us wanting more. Here are a few:
Healthy Resolutions for a Healthy New Year
This year we want to resolve to make goals that benefit our mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. We also want to practice being grateful for what we have and who we already are.
3 Healthy Relationship Tips For The Holidays
With the holidays just around the corner, many of us will be spending more time with our family and friends. These relationships impact our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing—in fact, our relationships can hugely affect our health journey and lifestyle choices.
What Does It Mean To Live A Healthy Lifestyle?
We talk about health a lot on the blog, but what does it actually mean to live a healthy lifestyle? Contrary to marketing ads and magazines and social media stereotypes, healthy living does not equate to working out every day and forgoing your favorite foods.
4 Ways to Maintain Healthy Habits Over the Holidays
Happy first day of December! With the holiday season in full swing, here are a few tips to maintain healthy habits well into the New Year:
4 Wellness Tips for Staying Healthy This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice--or even if you skip it all and simply wait for New Year's day, you're likely feeling the holiday buzz in the air.
5 Life Hacks to Keeping Your Body Young & Healthy
Health and fitness aren't solely about the short-term rewards; it's also about setting ourselves up for a long and prosperous future.
The Power of Healthy Habits: Unlocking the Best Version of Life
Encouraging our friends and family to prioritize their health is an act of love and support that can have a profound and lasting impact. Let us lead by example and inspire others to embark on their own journey towards a healthier and happier life.
The Benefits of Biking
Biking is also incredible for your health--which is one of the reasons we love it so much. Why not exercise while also enjoying an activity that is good for your mental health, your emotional health, and even the planet?
How a Mindfulness Practice Can Benefit Your Workouts
Having a mindfulness practice can significantly benefit our mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. It can also be an excellent addition to our physical workouts.
Why We're Silencing Shame & Eating the Holiday Cookies
Take this as a friendly reminder. A permission slip, if you need one. Eat the cookie. Watch the holiday movie without feeling guilty about skipping the gym. Embrace and enjoy all that is this season. We know we are.
Embracing Life's Stressful Weights: Finding Strength in Adversity
Keep pushing forward, knowing that with each challenge we face, we become stronger and more equipped to handle what life throws our way!
Why We're Thinking About New Year Goals Now
Start thinking about the new habits you want to build in the new year (yes, even during Christmas vacation). A mindful and beneficial practice, thinking now about your health and fitness goals for 2019 can help you to become aware and make better choices over the next few days.
3 Reasons to Try Swimming, and Our Favorite Swimming Sweat Sesh
We decided to switch it up this week and try something new; we hopped in the pool. And to our surprise, we had the best (and hardest) week of workouts. So much so, that we're making swimming a part of our 2020 routine.
Simple Steps to a Calmer You
Let's explore key strategies to reduce stress, with a particular emphasis on the importance of quality sleep, mindful living, and healthy choices.
4 Reasons We Are Grateful This Thanksgiving
Can you believe it? Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And then Black Friday (remember to #optoutside) and the remaining festive holidays!
However you decide to celebrate the holiday season, we hope that each one of us can take time in the coming week to rest and reflect on the many things to be grateful for. In the wise words of Maya Angelou, Be present in all things & be thankful for all things
4 Inspiring Fitness Books to Read This Weekend
Grab your favorite healthy snack, some water, and a blanket, and then head to your favorite park to rest and read one of these exceptional fitness memoirs:
3 Stair Workouts You Can Do Outside This Weekend
This summer, we're incorporating more stair training into our weekly workout regimen. Stairs are great because you can essentially find them anywhere--at parks, at schools, and even at your apartment complex.
5 Date Ideas to Benefit Your Relationship, Body, & Soul
Valentine’s Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still plan an awesome date with your significant other. Skip the traditional (and expensive) candlelight dinners and get healthy with our favorite date ideas!
Dandelion: The One Weed You Should Eat This Spring
Ah, dandelions. Does anyone else feel nostalgic when thinking back to childhood days, the ones where you'd roam the schoolyard or football field during recess and pluck a handful of the yellow, weedy flowers?
A Guide to a Happy Mindset from Sunrise to Sunset
Develop the ability to bounce back from setbacks. Resilience is cultivated through a positive mindset, adaptability, and the belief that setbacks are temporary.
The Miracle of Positive Thinking: How to Let Go of Complaining
You can break the cycle of chronic complaining and pave the way for a positive mindset and improved mental wellness, and raise their vibration.
3 Beverage Alternatives to Caffeine and Alcohol (That Aren't Water)
Have you ever had those days at your desk where your morning coffee seems to turn into afternoon coffee which then turns into a glass of wine (or two) as soon as you get walk through your front door? We've all been there. We've all had the days where we forget to drink water or survive only on caffeine or have a few too many drinks after dinner.
Nutrition Is A Key Component To Your Mental Well Being
Good nutrition also has a positive impact on our mental health.There are numerous studies on how healthy you eat to reduce your depression, anxiety, frustration and over all mood.
Why We're Not (Only) Exercising for Physical Results
The visible results achieved from a consistent fitness routine, and a healthy diet are just that—a benefit—but that's not why we choose this lifestyle. We choose to exercise and fuel our bodies with whole foods because it's the best thing for us...
5 Wellness Trends to Watch for in 2020
From wearable fitness technology to what's being called 'conscious deceleration,' here are few trends to look out for in the new year:
We Are What We Eat: Unraveling the Connection Between Food and Our Well-being
Yes! our food choices have the power to shape our physical health, mental well-being, and even the state of our environment.
Tips to Jumpstart Your 2022 Fitness Routine After the Holidays
As the old saying goes, too much of a good thing can quickly spoil (or something like that), which is why it's important to say farewell to the holiday cheer and get back at it with our health and fitness routine.
It's Time to Start Taking Sleep More Seriously
Sleep isn't only essential for our mental health and overall wellbeing, it's necessary for our physical health, too. From physical recovery to fighting off illnesses, our bodies crave quantity and quality rest.
Embracing Fear: The Path to Becoming Your Best Self
The idea that fear should not be avoided but embraced. Fear acts as a sharpener, a challenger, and a strength builder, helping individuals grow and become their best selves. Fear's ability to push people out of their comfort zones and challenge them fosters personal and professional growth. Running away from fear also means running away from self-actualization, the process of realizing one's full potential. It encourages readers to confront fear as a means to triumph over it and become the b...
How to Get the Most Out of Hiking
The warmer days and summer months get us excited about hiking! Especially after spending the last few months indoors, practicing social distancing, and remaining safer-at-home, it feels good to hit the trails and stretch our legs in the fresh air.
Positive Hobbies Improve Your Everyday Life
It is essential to identify your negative habits and work on reducing them while building positive ones.
10 Superfoods to Power Your Day
Nutrient-rich foods supply the building blocks for cellular repair and growth, contributing to optimal functioning. A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can boost your energy levels, enhance cognitive function, and promote overall vitality.
You Are Not Alone: Navigating Through Darkness
Your dreams and goals are not just fleeting wishes; they are the manifestations of your purpose. Cling to them, especially in moments of doubt, for they are the keys to your happiness.
Our Favorite At-Home Workouts
Many of us are or will be spending more time at home in the coming weeks. Here are a few exercises and workouts you can do from the comfort of your home.
The Path to Personal Development: From Compassion to Mindfulness
Mindfulness serves as the thread that ties these steps together, helping you stay grounded and focused on continuous self-improvement. Embrace this journey with an open heart and a determined spirit, and watch yourself transform into the best version of yourself.
The Case for Self-Care Sundays
With the weekend approaching, we've been thinking a lot about what it means to rest. More specifically, what does it mean to rest well? To recover? To give our bodies, minds, and souls a place to retreat?
