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10 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
When you’re feeling tired, cold, or low energy, it could be a sign your immune system is fighting off a bug or infection. Your immune system is your natural line of defense against viruses and bacteria. But sometimes your immune system gets tired and needs a little TLC. With my list of 10 ways to naturally boost your immune system, you can give your body that extra care it needs. What We’re Born With Boosting your immunity is a trending topic among health and wellness professionals. Research indicates positive changes in your lifestyle or diet can possibly affect your immunity. We know that living a healthy lifestyle, consisting of a…
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Quick and Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Fueling up with breakfast supports a healthy mind and body. And preparing it in advance will help you achieve that. How? For one, meal prepping is a huge timesaver. Planning and preparing breakfast, the often toted most important meal of the day, will help ensure you start your day with nutritious food. No more stopping at the drive-through on the way to work to grab a coffee and a 600-calorie muffin. And gone will be the days of overeating at lunch because you skipped breakfast altogether. In addition, think of the amount of time you’ll save in the morning when you have your breakfast already made. That, my friend, is…
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7 Yoga Moves for Your Morning Flow
Yoga is one of the best ways to support a healthy mind and body. Not only can it help you destress and unwind, but it can also provide you with a full-body workout. Here I’ve laid out a favorite yoga flow of mine that you can do in less than 15 minutes from the comfort of your own home. Add these seven yoga moves to your morning routine, so you feel refreshed and ready for the day ahead. First, let’s go over the movements. You can go ahead and try out each one as you review how they’re done. Remember to talk with your medical provider before starting any form…
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17 Essentials for a Healthy Lifestyle
In a previous article, we covered 6 Simple Ways to Kick-Start a Healthy Mind and Body. Here we’ll take it a step further and share recommendations on things you can use to support your new habits for a healthy mind and body. From books to bottles to cute yoga duds, you’ll have everything you need to make sure your self-care time is productive and enjoyable. 1. Essentials for a “Mindful” Morning Routine The highly-rated book () by Mark Williams, Danny Penman, et al. provides an easy to follow, practical course to introduce you to the world of meditation. Based on evidence and cognitive behavior therapy, the course teaches presence and…
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6 Simple Ways to Kick-Start a Healthy Mind and Body
When we hear the word “health,” we typically think about physical health. But that’s only one aspect of our wellbeing. A more holistic view of health also includes a healthy mind. And a healthy lifestyle is built on the foundation of healthy habits that support both of those two aspects combined. So, what does that look like? Here we’ll go over some simple and realistic tips to kick-start a healthy mind and body. 1. Start the Day with a “Mindful” Morning Routine Having some time to yourself in the early morning before the day starts is crucial, in my opinion. Before the constant rush of things to do, people to…
