Holli's Health and Happiness Blog
Happy and Healthy Knees
We rely on our knees to be healthy and happy to do most activities of daily living. Walking, squatting down to pick up your baby or groceries, stairs, getting in and out of a car and the list goes...
Heart Healthy Recipes
February is the month of love. To celebrate I have compiled some of my favorite heart-healthy recipes for you. Each recipe can be made gluten-free and dairy-free, and I have linked my favorite...
Happy Happy Hips
Most people I know or have trained have tight hips. Two key muscles that play a part in tight hips are the hip flexors and piriformis (the pocket muscle as it sits where your back pocket is on...
Prone Cobra – One Of The Best Exercise To Improve Posture
I have worked with so many clients struggling with posture and hands down the prone cobra has helped everyone so much. This exercise strengthens all the little muscle between the shoulder blades to...
Yummy Almond Butter Balls
Having a yummy, nutritious snack on hand is a must! These almond butter balls are so good and packed full of protein, carbs, and good fat. It's the perfect snack and it's gluten-free and vegan....
Twisting and Stretching Your Way to Relief
Twisting is an excellent way to release toxins and open up the body. We carry so much tightness in our hips, neck, and back just from performing activities of daily living. Driving, standing,...
Is Sitting and Working All Day Hurting Your Back And Wrists?
Is Sitting Too Much Affecting Your Back Pain and Health? The Answer Is Yes!Sitting leads to… Tight hipsTight hamstringsIncreased low back painDecreased blood flow to lower legs and spineForward head...
How To Do A Plank With Good Form
Well, it is officially 2022 and most of us will start off with a bang, exercising away all the excess drink and food we ate over the holidays. Chances are if you start an exercise program, it will...
Two Easy Exercises To Keep Up Your Fitness and Sanity Over The Holidays
We all get busy over the holidays in one way or another. Sometimes our minds get busy with negative thoughts when we are lonely, sad, or just plain overwhelmed. Exercise is truly medicine in this...
Finding Balance During The Holidays with Tree Pose
Finding balance in our lives during the holidays is always a challenge. Shopping, Christmas cards, parties, meals to plan...or maybe you feel alone or sad or are missing someone dearly. Tree pose is...
Avoid Harmful Additives In Your Holiday Meals
Check Those Ingredients The holidays are around the corner and it can be super stressful. EWG just put out some great information on holiday shopping and avoiding dangerous chemicals. Here is a...
Nutritional Yummy Roasted Chickpeas
This fall try roasting your own chickpeas for a fun, nutritious snack. Their nutty flavor is addictive, combine that with avocado oil and sea salt and they are downright yummy. Remember, because we...
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and hold space for ourselves, our loved ones and the entire world
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and hold space for ourselves, our loved ones, and the entire world. The past few years have been a wild ride, causing stress, anxiety, division, and fear. Let’s...
How Bee Pollen Can Boost Your Immune System and Prevent Allergies
Why Use Bee Pollen? I often use bee pollen on top of my smoothies and love the taste. It is not for everyone though. Did you know when using bee pollen or honey it is important that it is sourced...
Fall Spices To Boost The Immune System
Fall spices are excellent for supporting the immune system and fighting off nasty colds. They also aid in digestion and are a great go-to when you have overindulged this holiday season. The chart...
Creamy Broccoli Soup
?????Temperatures are dropping and soup sounds good pretty much every day now. This soup is awesome because not only is it warm and yummy it is loaded with Vitamin A, C, and K as well as folate for...
How To Manage Your Low Back Pain
Life throws us a lot of curves that can really affect our backs. Moving, carrying children, groceries, luggage, working out, not working out; the list truly goes on and on. Therefore, it's important...
Are You Consuming Black Mold on a Daily Basis?
I read a lot of newsletters and I am always on the lookout for ingredients that cause our bodies harm so I can avoid them and share that insight with you. Last week I received a newsletter from...
Is MSG Making Your Pants Tight?
Struggling to Lose Weight and Can’t….Maybe it’s all those other horrible chemicals that have a “biochemical effect” on your body and not the number of calories you are eating. Counting calories is...
My Go-To Cold and Flu Fighters
Difference Between Cold and Flu Symptoms Summer is over and fall is upon us, potentially with new cold and flu viruses in the air. That being the case, I want to share with you my top 5 go-to...
Vita Flex Points
Vita Flex Points Vita-Flex is a safe, non-invasive, pressure-point reflexive massage technique. It uses rolling and releasing motions or pressure and pulling motions to activate reflex points on the...
Detox With Dry Brushing
Dry brushing is an essential - and energizing - skin detox that is basically a combination of exfoliation and massage. The firm bristles of the brush give your skin a thorough exfoliation while the...
Summer Recipes
As we head into the end of summer, here are a few of my summer recipes for you to enjoy these last few weeks. Stay tuned for fall recipes coming up in September. Summer Recipes From In Health and...
Perfecting the Squat For A Strong Back and Butt
Summer is a time where people are active and work hard at getting in shape. An excellent exercise that strengthens the back, buttocks, legs, and core is the squat. Squats are highly demanding and...
Size Does Matter – How To Size Your Swiss Ball or Physio Ball
Several stretches and exercises in my blogs use Swiss balls, so it is important to get the right Swiss ball for your height. You know you have the right size Swiss ball when you sit on a Swiss ball...