When you think about it, a sentiment is nothing but a chemical reaction: Your brain creates a feeling as a reaction to an event or a situation. And emotions are tricky. Positive emotions such as joy, love or even excitement can have lasting effects. When someone hugs you, you feel good for the rest of the day. But negative emotions can be lasting too. We're taught from a young age to … [Read more...] about Channeling Kid’s Emotions The Healthy Way
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8 Natural Ways to Help Sore Muscles
So last week I did my first ever 5K. Yay for me! (Sometimes you just need to say that.) But there’s been some nasty side effects to some of the extra exercise I’ve been doing lately. I have a totally bad case of sore muscles. Ouch! I’m sure you've been here. Those days when it sucks to laugh because your abs are screaming in pain. Or when you go to sit, and your legs don’t want to bend. And you … [Read more...] about 8 Natural Ways to Help Sore Muscles
Not Now Kids; Mommy’s Getting Fit
No matter how much you want babies in your life, it’s impossible to prepare for when they arrive. You can read all the baby books you like, but parenting is sure to be different from what any of them tell you. But when your little bundle of joy is resting in your arms, you’re sure to know just what to do. So I'm told. But, one of the things those guides often fail to tell you is the ways in … [Read more...] about Not Now Kids; Mommy’s Getting Fit
Beyond Diet & Exercise: The Secret to Weight Control
Diet and exercise are the secret to weight control. But are they really? It only makes sense that the fewer calories you eat and the more you burn, the more weight you'll lose. However, the truth is that weight loss can be governed by other, often invisible forces. Today we’re going to look at some of the other elements that govern weight control. And we'll talk about what you can do to get the … [Read more...] about Beyond Diet & Exercise: The Secret to Weight Control
Exercise Excuses (And Why They Don’t Hold Up)
You know both your body and mind need exercise. But how often do you make a concerted effort to put your money where your mouth is? So today we're gonna go over some popular exercise excuses. Some of these can be valid (for a time). Others don’t really hold up at all. So if the idea of running makes you run for the hills. Or if skipping your workout is the most skipping you've done in eons, … [Read more...] about Exercise Excuses (And Why They Don’t Hold Up)
7 Ways To Build A Beginner’s Meditation Practice
Everyone always said I should start a meditation practice. But as a complete beginner, that always seemed unattainable. I wondered how I was supposed to start. And what’s the secret? But, meditation is about getting your brain quiet. And now I know that the first thing I needed to quiet were all my excuses for not meditating. Because, they weren’t necessary or valid. I mean, I’m not saying … [Read more...] about 7 Ways To Build A Beginner’s Meditation Practice
How to Smartly Survive A Vacation Illness
You plan your trip for months. You leave for vacation full of anticipation. The last thing you expect or want is an illness. Sure, you may be in a warmer climate, getting more rest and feeling less stressed out. All of these can boost your immunity. But, you are also being exposed to new foods and chemicals. You're meeting new people who carry germs and bacteria from all over the world. And … [Read more...] about How to Smartly Survive A Vacation Illness
8 Ways to Safely Enjoy the Sun This Summer
I love being outdoors. There’s nothing better than being out in the sun on a beautiful summer day. But there can be too much of a good thing. And the concept of a “healthy tan” is a bit of a misnomer. A little about me. I’m pale. Like really pale. Like, there’s no way I’m really going to tan. In fact, for me it’s about which shade of red I become. I got lots of sunburns growing up. And, of … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Safely Enjoy the Sun This Summer
4 Surprising Reasons To Cut Back On Alcohol
Relaxing with a beer or a nice glass of Merlot can be a reward for a hard day. And there's nothing wrong with having a drink now and then. But if you've moved past being a light weight drinker, you might be getting more than you bargained for from your alcohol. Alcohol can make you feel really good. And if you overdo it, of course you'll feel really bad. But what if you're somewhere between a … [Read more...] about 4 Surprising Reasons To Cut Back On Alcohol
8 Ways to Exercise When You’re Too Busy And Tired
So around January you might have decided it was time to start a new exercise routine. But then February got hectic. And you started to feel tired. Then finally you just dropped the exercise thing all together. So you told yourself you were just too busy. Of course, you know the benefits of exercise. Those endorphins make you feel amazing. Exercise helps burn fat. And it gives you loads of … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Exercise When You’re Too Busy And Tired