LIFESTYLE
Posts that look at lifestyle issues.
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Food Allergy vs. Food Sensitivity: What’s the Difference?
[disclosure] Good morning –Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a good weekend! Today we are going to look at food allergies and sensitivities. This is another subject I’m very familiar with. Nowadays, having a food allergy is not an uncommon thing. However, when I was a kid, it wasn’t as common – see, I was allergic to fish. My mother figured it out when I was a toddler after she tried to give me a taste of fish for the first time. My lips blew up! Not a good look… I spent my childhood avoiding all seafood – allergy testing to determine what exactly I was allergic to wasn’t…
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Blending and Your Health Routine: Part 2
Life: The Reboot is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. [disclosure] Last week, we looked at some blending basics. Today, we go into a little more detail about making healthy smoothies with some tips on making them better for you. First, a debunking of myths on smoothie making… Top 5 Myths of Smoothie Making Debunked Unfortunately, blending is sometimes given a bad rap because of misinformation. So, let’s set the record straight about some key blending myths once and for all. Myth #1: Chewing foods…
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Yoga 101: A Review of 5 Traditions
[disclosure] Good morning! I have been looking forward to this post for a while… What Is Yoga? Yoga can seem complicated, but it isn’t as complex as it may appear. The practice came to the west back in 1893 when one of India’s celebrated gurus, Swami Vivekananda, was welcomed at the World Fair in Chicago. He’s now known for having sparked the West’s interest in yoga. Literally, the word yoga comes from the Sanskrit term Yug, which means: “to yoke, bind, join, or direct one’s attention”. At the same time, it can also imply concepts such as fusion, union, and discipline. In essence, yoga is most commonly understood as…
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Adding Blending to Your Health Routine
[disclosure] Happy Humpday, everyone! It’s the middle of the week and here in Houston, winter is definitely gone! Yay! I have started my exercise regimen again. Since it’s nice, I have been walking in the mornings. Since my daughter rides the school bus in the morning, I don’t want to be too far away. I end up walking in circles until she is gone. She thinks it’s funny – I think it’s ridiculous. Oh well, school is almost out. Yesterday, we talked about grit. Grit applies today as well – as something you DON’T want in your smoothie. Isn’t it disappointing when you make your smoothie and take a…
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Spring Week: Day 4 — Getting Your Family Outside
It’s Finally Spring Week Day 4: Getting Your Family Active Outside Did you enjoy your day off? I did (except for the blood draw)! I used it to get a little rest and to get better organized. There’s always more to do! During the Spring, it’s a great time not only to restart your healthy lifestyle, but to take advantage of the outdoors. You should include your family in these opportunities as well. Depending on where you live, the weather is finally starting to warm up, which means you can do some outdoor family activities that will keep everyone active. Here are a few to try during the…
