Practical Advice for Living a Clean Holistic Lifestyle
5 Signs You Need to Be Gluten Free
Gluten-free is synonymous with what fat-free was years ago. People jump on the band wagon trying to be healthy without really understanding if they need to be gluten free and what exactly does that mean? I have been gluten-free since 2001. Of course I have cheated here and there, but when I do I pay…
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Ditch and Switch Those Toxic Dryer Sheets
A topic of conversation with my friends lately has been around toxic home products. One extremely toxic product is fabric softeners and dryer sheets. Did you know that dryer sheets are probably the most toxic household cleaning product in your home? Fabric softeners and dryer sheets are filled with chemicals, including a massive dose of…
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Got Liposomal Vitamin C?
This vitamin can do amazing things for us. Lower stress, reduce cortisol levels (we produce too much when we are in a fight or fight scenario under stress), increase your immunity to nasty viruses and even lower blood pressure. Not all Vitamin C is created equally and most types of Vitamin C cannot be easily…
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Why You Need To Work That Scar Tissue
Scar tissue often heals in a way that causes issues such as pain, reduced mobility and muscle dysfunction. There are two types of scars, hypertrophic scars and keloids which can result in poor functionality of the tissue. A good example of scar tissue causing issues is after abdominal surgery such as C-sections, hernia or any…
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Did you know workout shoes have a huge impact on the health of your feet as well as your entire body?
Choosing the right shoe for your sport and foot type is crucial for optimizing performance, preventing injuries, and ensuring overall foot health. Further, if you participate in a specific activity more than 3 times a week you should replace your shoe every 3 months. How do you find the right shoe? With so many choices…
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Got Foot Pain?
So many people start a new exercise program with good intentions, but roadblocks can get in the way. One of those huge roadblocks is pain, that is why I blog so much on movement and corrective exercises. Most of my clients have experienced some type of foot pain when exercising, and typically it can lead…
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4 Ways to Enjoy A Little Alcohol without The Pain
Alcohol is a big part of the holidays for most people. However, alcohol is not always our friend and can cause all kinds of issues in the body. That is not what this post is about. This post is about the secrets to drinking alcohol without having all the issues that go with it during…
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Reduce Stress & Anxiety with the 5-Second Breath
A few weeks ago in my Kundalini Yoga class, my teacher Tony Frescura talked about elemental stress and how to combat it with physical exercise and breath work. Elemental stresses are the underlying stresses we have in our lives day after day. It can be as simple as the traffic you sit in every morning,…
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Why Castor Oil Packs Are Essential For Healing
Castor oil is an oil made from “castor beans” — the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. Castor oil is commonly used in traditional medicine and as a food supplement. However, I do not recommend using it internally as there are a lot of side effects associated with ingesting castor oil. Especially for pregnant women. However, external Castor…
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Move It or Lose It
This saying could not be more true. I was recently visiting my 97-year-old Grandma and she is still doing quite amazing and living on her own. Up until the past few months, her memory was sharp as a tack and she was walking very well with her walker. She drove until she was 94, played…
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30-Day Cleanse for Spring Cleaning the Gut
Spring is a time for cleaning. Cleaning our house, our cars, our guts, our body and our minds. A friend of mine, Rebecca Casey is promoting a 30-day cleanse through Arbonne, and after looking it over, I’m going to give it a try. I think it is an amazing way to cleanse the gut, and basically hit…
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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… Chances Are While Your Sitting Most Of The Time You Are Typing….This Leads to Wrist Pain But I Have To Sit and Type To Do My Job….What Do I Do? It is impossible in today’s society to get…
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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 case. It helps calm the mind, releases unwanted stagnant energy in our cells from stress and emotions, and keeps our…
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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 hold space this season for all that we have and all the beauty in each other and the world. At…
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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 not to forget to nurture your back and give it some love. _________________________________________________________ Back pain often occurs when certain muscles become tight,…
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My Go-To Cold and Flu Fighters
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 products for combating any season’s ailments! These must-have flu season defenses are: 1. Silver Blaster by L.A. Naturals 2. …
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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 feet, hands, and various areas throughout the entire body. It is particularly effective in delivering the benefits of essential oils throughout the body. There is a lot…
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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 pressure helps to stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage, which helps rid the body of toxins. External benefits: Internal benefits: How to…
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Healing and cleansing the body through nutrition, breath, and yoga complete series
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. Click Here For The Full PDF File I Created Just For You! Here is a recap on why you need to do a…
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Cleansing The Mind and Body Through Yoga – Part 3 of My Cleansing Series
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 go-to for wringing…
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Cleansing The Mind and Body Through Breath – Part 2 in The Cleansing Series
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 cause visceral fight or flight responses in our bodies, increase cortisol levels (draining…
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Essential Oils For the Cold and Flu Season
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 everywhere along with hay…
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Happy and Healthy Ergonomics
Maintaining a pain free work environment takes some effort. We work hard to get our bodies fit so why ruin all that good work with poor ergonomics. Here is the quick and easy of healthy ergonomics. Click Here For a PDF of The Complete Handout Now on YouTube a Quick Useful Video on Healthy Ergonomics
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The 80/20 Rule
80/20 RuleThe 80/20 rule states that “if we eat well and take care of our bodies 80% of the time our bodies can absorb 20% of the crap we put in it”. There is a saying that also goes along with this which Paul Chek says a lot, “paralysis by analysis”. Being in the fitness…
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5 WAYS TO ADDRESS LOW BACK PAIN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Low back pain is common in approximately 80% of the population and usually occurs when core and back muscles are weak, and hip flexor and hamstring muscles are tight. In my experience, low-back pain also occurs when we eat poorly, causing gut inflammation which leads to the abdominals being shut down. As we head into…
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7 Ways Self Massage Can Heal Your Body
7 Ways Self Massage Can Heal Your Body With Covid-19 it is hard to get self-care through massage. I have kept my body healthy and pain free by using my Yoga Tune Up® balls for self-massage every day, literally. This is not simply a sales pitch for Yoga Tune Up®. These balls have kept me…
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Toxin Free Master List
I am always asked about the products that I use and love, so I have compiled the following master list of recommended toxin-free products! I will continue to update this post as I find more recommendations to share with you! If you have any suggestions to add, please leave them in the comments and I…
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Blacklisted Ingredients
So many products we use in our daily lives have ingredients that can cause cancer, gut issues, hormonal issues, and reproductive problems to name a few. This is a list of known blacklisted ingredients you don’t want in your face creams, lotions, perfume, soaps or deodorants. Our skin is our largest organ and when we…
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Coronavirus and How to Stay Healthy
These past few weeks have been a roller coaster of stress and emotions. I have received so many wonderful e-mails on how to support your immune system and reduce stress during this uncertain time. I do believe we need to do our part and reduce the spread of this virus, it is serious. My natural…
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