Avocados, Hydration and Skin Health! 72% of an Avacado’s weight is from water! Hydration ensures our body functions properly. Inadequate fluid intake will present with dry skin and poor skin elasticity. Without skin elasticity, our skin will not change and return to shape as well. Eating Avocados and other fruits and veggies with high water…
There are many benefits to increasing our fruit and veggie intake Fight inflammation: Eating a variety of fruits and veggies helps reduce inflammation. Fiber from fruit and veggies can decrease cholesterol, improve immune function, and enhance gut function (artichoke, sweet potatoes, peas). Vitamins and minerals from fruits and veggies help with all our body functions….
1) Create a nutritious habit! At breakfast we nearly always enjoy a bowl of berries with just a table spoon each of yogurt and cottage cheese topped with three tablespoons of hempseed is an excellent way to get over 20g of protein, loads of healthy Omega 3 fatty acids, lots of anti-oxidants and even some probiotics. You could make a similar bowl with oatmeal…
We can all agree that we are among challenging times in this new world of social distancing, empty shelves, our school aged children at home, and dry but very clean hands… Even though it seems like as a community we are trying to get away from each other, we are truly in this together and…
I’m looking in the mirror and Im not thrilled by what I see. My skin is aging. I’ve learned that it goes beyond genes and the sun. There are eight things that tend to make skin age faster. If we learn to avoid these things, then our skin my stay youthful a little longer. Now,…
Are you brushing your teeth regularly, using white strips and going to your dentist twice a year? Great! But, that might not be enough to keep your pearly whites and gums healthy. Here are some things that can ruin your smile and cause damage to your teeth and gums: Sports Drinks. Over the last 10…
Can we control our metabolism? Sort of. Although our genetics and age effect our metabolism, we still have some control. In fact, you can have some control through exercise, diet and sleep habits. If you think about you body in terms “of an engine, your metabolism is the the speed at which your engine runs….
You don’t need a guru to help you find the secret to being centered. You just have to breathe. Let’s start by saying that there are tons of different ways to meditate. However, one of the main focuses of meditation is mindfulness. What is mindfulness? It’s a nonjudgmental focus on your thoughts, feelings and sensations…
Lately, I’ve trying to learn new ways to improve my posture. I recently came across a blog post from Lauren Conrad that had some useful tips that I would like to share with all of you. In light of you following this blog because you most likely come here for chiropractic work, I thought that…
