by Holli | Sep 10, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
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 Autumn at PaleoValley and was shocked to hear this ingredient was horrible...
by Holli | Aug 31, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
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 always the weight loss avenue of choice for the mainstream diet...
by Holli | Aug 24, 2021 | Lifestyle Advice
Difference Between Cold and Flu Symptoms Summer is ending and soon fall will be 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 products for combating any season’s ailments! These must-have...
by Holli | Aug 20, 2021 | Lifestyle Advice
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 feet, hands, and various areas throughout the entire body. It is...
by Holli | Aug 6, 2021 | Lifestyle Advice
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 pressure helps to stimulate circulation and lymphatic...
by Holli | Aug 6, 2021 | Nutrition Tips, 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 Happiness You can read through, download for later, and share with your...
by Holli | Jul 28, 2021 | Exercise
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 are not easy to perform. I have worked with a lot of Moms teaching them...
by Holli | Jul 28, 2021 | Exercise
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 and your thighs are parallel to the floor or, slightly higher if you...
by Holli | Jul 14, 2021 | Exercise, Lifestyle Advice, Nutrition Tips, Yoga
I hope you have enjoyed the 3-part series. This last blog put’s all 3 parts together for a simple, easy-to-follow cleanse that will make you feel healthy and happy, all day long. Here is a recap on why you need to do a cleanse. There are so many “cleanses” and...
by Holli | Jul 14, 2021 | Exercise
Figure 1 – Poor Posture to Good Posture I often find myself looking at people’s posture, analyzing what muscles are short and tight and long and weak. It is something ingrained in me being a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for over 30 years....
by Holli | Jul 6, 2021 | Lifestyle Advice, Yoga
Part 3: Cleansing the Mind and Body Through Yoga Yoga does a lot for our bodies, with each and every pose designed to stimulate an organ, open up a tight muscle, release stress, or simply calm the mind. I have been doing yoga for over 30 years and these poses are my...
by Holli | Jun 23, 2021 | Lifestyle Advice, Yoga
Cleansing the mind is important for several reasons. Number one is to reduce stress, increase energy, followed by getting rid of stinkin thinkin. Sometimes we believe everything that we think and spiral down into a negative pattern of thinking. Negative thoughts can...
by Holli | Jun 17, 2021 | Nutrition Tips, Recipes
Quinoa Coconut Cream Antioxidant Berries This recipe has been adapted from a great website www.flavcity.com that my dear friend Anna Black Betty Brumfield found. Quinoa Breakfast Bowl This breakfast is a win on nutritious values. The coconut cream is an excellent...
by Holli | Jun 9, 2021 | Exercise
Figure 1 Figure 2 Hip extensions are a great way to tone the booty and release some unwanted toxins in the body. Hip Extensions Cues: Lie on your back, palms facing the ceiling, feet shoulder-width apart, and neck long by pressing the back of the head into the...
by Holli | Jun 9, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
Healing and cleansing the body through nutrition, exercise, and meditation There are so many “cleanses” and workout challenges out there to motivate you to be healthier and happier. But in reality, do they ACTUALLY make you healthier and happier? The 30 day fast that...
by Holli | Jun 9, 2021 | Nutrition Tips, Recipes
Broth Recipes Chicken Bone Broth Slow Cooker Chicken Broth Makes 1 gallon Save the bones from a roasted organic chicken. ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 onion cut in quarters Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and fill with filtered water. Cook overnight on low and in...
by Holli | Jun 4, 2021 | Nutrition Tips, Recipes
Watermelon season is here and this is my favorite salad for the summer (Thank you Love & Lemons). Give it a try, the combination of flavors is amazing. Remember to always use organic ingredients when possible. Ingredients Dressing 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive...
by Holli | May 24, 2021 | Exercise
QL (Quadratus Lumborum) There is this muscle that runs from the top of the pelvis to the bottom of the rib cage and often gets really tight on one side, the QL (Quadratus Lumborum). When one side is really tight it can actually hike the hip up and make it appear like...
by Holli | May 12, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
The nutritional choices we make for our children in their first years of life will have an impact on their entire life. They will most likely stray when they become older, eating fast food and junk food, but the values and understanding you instill in them at a young...
by Holli | May 4, 2021 | Lifestyle Advice
Essential oils for the cold and flu season Not many people are talking about the cold and flu this year with Covid being the number one virus to be leery of. However, as the seasons change and pollen is high in the air, colds, and cases of flu are popping up...
by Holli | Apr 28, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
Don’t Ditch Your Chocolate Just Yet…It is Remarkably Healing If You Have the Right Source! Yummy Cocoa I love chocolate and have searched far and wide for good chocolate not loaded with sugar, milk, gums, soy lecithin, and other harmful ingredients. I frequently go to...
by Holli | Apr 19, 2021 | Exercise
Forward Head Posture Crunches using the neck and hip flexors more than the abs Challenge yourself with the Wall Lean This exercise is so good for your posture and your neck. Try to do this for 3 minutes and if you can’t, well then you must incorporate it into...
by Holli | Apr 8, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
Coconut oil has been all the rage for a long time now. The health benefits of coconut oil are excellent because lauric acid, which is present in heavy concentrations in coconut oil, can inhibit the growth of many pathogenic microorganisms, thus boosting the immune...
by Holli | Apr 6, 2021 | Pre and Post Natal
👶👶There is a great deal of information out there on tummy time and when certain milestones should be reached for crawling and walking. However, there is very little information on why infant development is so important to postural development. Poor postural...
by Holli | Mar 31, 2021 | Nutrition Tips
Vitamin D strengthens our immune system and since Covid-19 has arrived, experts are finding it help protects the body against this virus and other viruses and diseases out there.What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is an extremely important fat soluble vitamin. Vitamin D...
