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Weight and Inch Loss Motivation

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The Shaklee 180™ blogger program started with 90 bloggers determined to turnaround their lives and lead healthier life styles. The program begins its third month and the amazing women are journaling their experience on the Shaklee 180™ program through their blogs, social media channels and through video diaries. They’re inspiring others to lose weight and [...]

How to Breathe to Relieve Stress

Deep breathing to relieve stress. #health #tips

Using breath control can help reduce stress. Stress isn’t something we can all together avoid, it is a part of life but we can work on coping mechanisms to deal with stress. As I said before, I’m working on improving my health to deal with my insomnia battle and deep breathing has actually been shown [...]

Today’s Small Victory

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I am not a runner. I jog but mostly walk. I love taking long walks, putting my music on and feeling the wind on my face and the sun on my cheeks (when it is sunny). I look forward to my time each day where my feet his pavement and I can clear my mind. [...]

DIY Epsom Salt Facial Scrub

DIY Epsom Salt Facial Scrub #frugal #green

Epsom salt is a miracle substance in my home! I often take hot baths with Epsom salt to help soothe my achy muscles after working out. It’s inexpensive and available at most big box stores and pharmacies. I prefer to use It also helps to moisture and exfoliates my skin, perfect for when I have [...]

What Does Acupuncture Feel Like

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Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice to stimulate certain acupuncture points to current imbalance within the body.  Acupuncture has been around for hundreds and thousands of years, dating back to 200 BCE. Unless you’ve actually experienced acupuncture with a trained professional it is hard to explain and though it doesn’t work for every symptom or aliment it has [...]

Should Consumers Worry about Aspartame Safety?

Diet soda and aspartame safety concerns. #health

Should consumers worry about the safety of aspartame and other artificial sweeteners? Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, a chemical that was created in a chemist lab. According to the Calorie Control Council, which is a non-profit established in 1966, aspartame has over 200 scientific studies supporting its safety and regulatory agencies in more than 100 [...]

A Nutritious Diet to Help with Depression, Anxiety and Insomnia

Nutritious Diet to Help with Depression, Anxiety and Insomnia

Yesterday I wrote about my natural approach to dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety and my chronic insomnia. Besides taking the doctor’s advice I am making some other changes based on my own Google research (you know you Google stuff too)!  I’ve read that eating a healthy diet rich in antioxidants and healthy protein can [...]