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
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)
