I have recently been reading a lot about the concept of grounding. This is an ancient practice that used to be intrinsic to human behavior but has since become nearly obsolete. In this context grounding refers to the practice of reuniting the human body with the Earth (also known as “earthing”). We spend so much […]
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Ingredients (makes one dozen) 1 cup gluten free oats ½ cup gluten free flour (preferably nut based) ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup almond or sunflower seed butter ⅓ cup coconut sugar ⅓ cup organic virgin coconut oil ⅓ cup semisweet mini chips 2 tbsps maca powder 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder Directions Line
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As warmer weather approaches I know most people kick off their confining shoes and opt instead for flip-flops. But beware. Classic flip-flops are one of the worst things for your feet and your back. Classic flip-flops- and by those I mean sandals with a single, angled strap that runs between the 1st and 2nd toes
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Ingredients 1-2 cloves chopped garlic 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cups riced cauliflower 2 cups chopped kale 1 whole egg 2 egg whites ½ cup cashews (*optional) Himalayan crystal salt and pepper (to taste) Directions Heat coconut oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat Once heated, add chopped garlic
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When people first hear about infrared saunas, they often think of saunas from their local gyms. Unlike far infrared saunas (commonly referred to as just infrared saunas), these traditional saunas use stove-like heaters to heat the air. As the temperature in the air rises, it eventually causes body temperature to rise. In order to cool
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I have recently been thinking more about vegetarian diets. It works for some, doesn’t work for others, and I can’t say I am for or against it. The part of vegetarianism that makes sense to me is the focus on eating an abundance of vegetables and fruit. Where I start questioning things is when it
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This morning’s HealthBit is dedicated to ergonomics, particularly as it pertains to your desk setup. According to Google, the definition of ergonomics is as follows: er·go·nom·ics /ˌərɡəˈnämiks/ noun the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment. There are obviously a number of factors that contribute to a person’s efficiency in his/her work environment, but
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This week’s HealthBit includes few healthy reads, as well as something I have taken the time to put together for you, all in the “blogosphere.” Keep in mind I am not very tech savvy, so my work below is not perfect, but it will allow you access to all the VIEW HealthBits (past and moving
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FitBit Challenges are great way to get in shape and drive yourself towards better health. Here is a link to get you started: https://www.fitbit.com/challenges/adventures Before we get started on our group challenge, let’s look at the definition of “challenge” according to google: noun a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a
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Below are two key stretches for helping combat the upper body tightness that comes from extended periods spent on a computer. These help lengthen and ease tension in the commonly tight muscles known as the “pecs” and “upper traps”. The formal name for the “pecs” are the muscles pectoralis major and minor (which generally run
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