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Ways to Avoid Foot Pain
Walking is such a wonderful way to exercise. And with the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect way to get out and enjoy the sunshine and weather while adding physical activity to your day. If you experience foot pain in your arches, heels, or toes from walking, you could be missing out on the full benefits walking provides. In this article, I share with you several ways to avoid foot pain. Maintain a Healthy Weight Carrying around extra weight adds a more significant burden on your feet as you step throughout the day. As our body’s built-in shock absorber, that’s a lot of pressure on those babies. Maintaining a healthy…
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DIY All-Natural Lavender Foot Soak
Imagine yourself sitting in a cozy bathrobe, soothing music playing, and your feet soaking in a deliciously warm tub of water. Heavenly, isn’t it? Well, imagine no more. You can make this a reality with my DIY All-Natural Lavender Foot Soak. A foot soak is a lovely way to relax after a long day on your feet. And it’s great for relieving achy feet and soothing your muscles. Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil Adding a few drops of lavender essential oil provides even more relief. The calming qualities of lavender essential oil can help you relax and its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties can provide natural pain relief for sore and…
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Walking Artfully: Doing It Right
You may not notice it, but you take hundreds of steps a day. Those steps provide you with numerous benefits — the health benefits from physical activity, the social benefits from walking with friends, and the mental benefits from taking time for yourself, to name a few. But if your feet don’t hit the ground properly, you could be missing out on the full potential exercise benefits of walking, AND you may ultimately be setting yourself up for unnecessary pain. Walking for exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight and prevent medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. It’s less stress on your body than…
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Strawberry Rosemary Spritzer
Picture this. You’re sitting in a rocking chair out on the back porch, listening to some soothing music, and sipping from a tall glass of a refreshing drink. Ahh, spring is in the air! A drink I like to make when the weather’s beautiful and I want something sweet and savory is my recipe for Strawberry Rosemary Spritzer. This drink is so yummy that I recommend you make a batch and keep a pitcher full in the fridge. You won’t have to feel guilty drinking down a glass or two. Strawberries have many health benefits. They’re rich in antioxidants and support your immune system. Rosemary has anti-inflammatory compounds that can…
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Spring Exercise Routine
Spring is here, and it’s time to get moving! No more hibernating under thick blankets and bundling up in layers and layers of clothes. We have more extended daylight hours and warmer weather ahead, so let’s get ready to spring into fitness. At this time of year, when the weather is nicer, we have more options to be active. Whether you choose running, walking, swimming, or cycling, you’ll benefit greatly from incorporating more exercise into your daily routine. No, it doesn’t have to be a grueling session at the gym. A vigorous walk or a hike on a gorgeous trail is just as good. And variety is good, so mix…
