Add a little cinnamon. You’ve probably heard this one before but cinnamon helps reduce insulin resistance and may help lower cholesterol and blood fats that could contribute to diabetes risk. So add a little to your toast, coffee or tea … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday
Discover those hand and foot therapy balls. When used like a foam roller, they can relieve tension, pain, and increase circulation in some not so easy to reach places. I’m telling you these pain and tension-fighting balls are the next best thing to a … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday
Make a food plan for the week. Those kitchen chalkboards are really trendy right now. However, they’re also good for guiding your mind and your mouth toward a healthy meal plan at the end of the day. Allowing you to … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday
Volunteer All that usefulness and goodness that comes from helping others causes good-vibes in your brain that helps curb stress and reduce harmful inflammation. Studies also show volunteering regularly can lower your risk for death by up to 24%. So … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday
Do a high intensity morning workout. Serious, highly intense workouts can increase the number of calories you burn at rest. Yes, it’s called the after burn which can last for up to 72 hours after your workout ends. Continue reading Wellness Wednesday
Laughing can be your meditation. If traditional meditation isn’t your style, trade the yoga class for a comedy club. Here’s the good new a study out of San Diego suggest that a good laugh now and then may give you … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday
Take advantage of the morning air. Wake up, go outside, and breathe fresh morning air. It rejuvenates you and gives you good energy; It will help you feel you can take on anything! Continue reading Wellness Wednesday
Turn off your devices long before bed. For a long time prior to marriage there was no television allow in my bedroom. Phones, television and other devices produce light, which disrupts sleep. It shuts down production of the sleep-enhancing hormone … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday
Visit a co work and answer an email in person. Not only does it help social wellness, but it also forces you to walk around, which you should do at least once every hour if you have desk job, Studies link … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday
Treat yourself to something sweet. Try a healthy treat. A few of my favorites are frozen grapes, sliced banana, blackberries, a drizzle of melted dark chocolate, and of course strawberries or a smoothie with ground flaxseed. These options satisfies cravings … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday
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