Let’s Take a Walk 🔆
Physical activity does not have to be vigorous or done for long periods in order to improve your health. Walking is low impact, requires minimal equipment and is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health! ☺️
Did You Know ⤵️
🌀 75 minutes a week can add 2 years to your life
🌀 60 minutes a day can cut obesity risk in half
🌀 40 m...
How to hack your happy hormones 🤙🏼
Hormones are chemicals produced by different glands across your body. They travel through the bloodstream, acting as messengers and playing a part in many bodily processes! Certain hormones are known to help promote positive feelings, including happiness and pleasure 🤍
These “happy hormones” include:
👩🏻🎓 Dopamine - The reward chemical
✨ Com...
The Benefits of Morning Sunlight 🌞
You have probably heard about the potential dangers of being out in the sun too long but did you know that getting the right amount of sunlight can be good for your health and well-being?
Check out a few of the benefits 💛
☀️ Anchors your body’s internal clock, which regulates metabolism and a healthy attitude
☀️ Promotes healthy eye function<...
Happy Earth day, sweet friends 🌍
I have been doing a meditation lately where I float up over earth and wrap light around her and her inhabitants. Mama Earth is our home, our grounding grace, our benevolent host. It is more important than ever to be kind to her. 💚
Earth day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement & raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natu...
🌱✨ Signs You Need To Detox ✨🌱
* Unexplained fatigue
* Puffy eyes
* Hair loss
* Bloating, constipation
* Foggy memory, confusion
* Allergies
* Irritated, dull skin
Here are 3 natural ways you can detox your body!
1.) Consume foods that help with detoxing organs such as lemons, dandelion root, turmeric, apple cider vinegar and kale 🍋🥬
2.) Ex...
What to Eat and Drink While Hiking 🥾
It’s so important to give your body what it needs when you plan on hitting the trails! While hiking, your body needs adequate fuel. The best place to get that is from food 🍌🥜
You don’t ever want to start a hike on an empty stomach!! Eating a combination of complex carbohydrates and lean protein within 20 minutes of a hike will replenish any lost nutrients. I also like to ...
Did you know? 🫐
Frozen blueberries are actually healthier and contain more disease fighting properties than fresh blueberries! Fresh highbush berries are readily available in most produce sections, but freezing fresh picked fruit can lock in nutrients that might otherwise deteriorate.
Blueberries are considered a superfood, as they are filled with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Freezing blueberries incre...
Spiritual Sunglasses 😎
Sunglasses are more than just a practical accessory protecting our eyes from UV rays; they also have the power to influence your mood!
Different colors can trigger biochemical and hormonal reactions in the body, affecting mood and sleep patterns. Warm colors like red, yellow, and orange are stimulating, while cool colors like blue and green are considered soothing 😊
Different sh...
Creature Feature ⭐️
If you are an ocean lover like me, you are probably fascinated by the unique appearance and behavior of the starfish! This captivating sea creature has long been associated with good luck, fortune, regeneration, and renewal by many cultures around the world!!
In the spiritual realm, the starfish is also a powerful spirit, totem, and power animal, serving as a guide and protector 🥹
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Rules For A Healthier Lifestyle 💥
🧉 Less Soda, more water
🥦 Less junk food, more veggies
🥾 Less driving, more walking
🍎 Less sweets, more fruit
😄 Less anger, more laughter
🛌 Less worry, more sleep
☕️ Less alcohol, more tea
🛼 Less work, more play
🏃🏻♀️ Less words, more action
Holistic Approaches to Springtime Allergies
The arrival of spring means warmer weather, trips to the farmer's market, and longer days. But for many, it means itchy eyes, sneezing, and congestion! 🤧 And while over-the-counter medications may provide short-term relief, they can also come with irritating side effects and fail to address the underlying issues.
Below are some of my favorite remedies for supporting my imm...
What The Indigenous Believe About Eclipses 🌞
Traditional Navajo knowledge teaches us that eclipses have always been a part of human experience! When an eclipse begins, Navajo elders strongly instruct their community to go inside the hogan to ensure they don’t look up at the sun. It is considered a time of interaction between the sun and the moon. They sit quietly and in contemplation, or recount traditional teachings about the ...
The Benefits of Balance Exercise 🤸🏼🤸🏾
Balance is the foundation upon which we perform all our daily activities, from walking, sitting, and standing to more complex movements like carrying objects or navigating uneven surfaces. Good balance ensures that we can move confidently and without fear of falling, thereby reducing the risk of injuries and maintaining our independence as we age!! 😊
Balance exercises ...
Ayurvedic Wisdom ✨
Ayurvedic teaches that humans are a reflection of the universe, composed of the same five core elements: air, water, fire, earth & ether. These elements combine uniquely within each individual to shape the bodily constitution, known as Prakruti.
From this combination arise three primary doshas: Vata, Pitta, & Kapha, whose balance determines one’s physiological characteristics. This interc...
Solfeggio Frequencies🧘🏼♀️🧘🏻
In an age where stress and anxiety are all too common, the simple power of sound therapy presents a remarkable opportunity for restoration and balance. Solfeggio frequencies refer to specific tones of sound that help with & promote various aspects of body and mind health 🧿
The solfeggio frequencies range from 174 Hz to 963 Hz. Hertz (Hz) represents the smallest unit...
Brrr! What To Know About Cold Plunges 🥶
A cold plunge or cold-water immersion involves partially or totally submerging yourself in cold water for a few minutes at a time. It can be as simple as sitting in a bathtub filled with cold water and ice cubes or jumping into a cold lake or the ocean. The normal temperature range for most cold water plunges is between 55 and 69 degrees Fahrenheit!
There are plenty of reasons ...
The Power of Purposeful Action 😀
In today’s fast-paced world, success seems to be defined by constant motion and achievement. But have you ever stopped to question whether the actions you’re taking are purposeful or simply keeping you busy?
To move with intent, it’s essential to understand the concept of intention. Intention is the driving force behind your actions. It’s the clarity of purpose that directs you...
THE EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF SLEEPING OUTSIDE
Close your eyes and picture the last time you came home after camping or going for a really good, long hike. You probably felt calm and exhilarated at the same time after connecting with nature, unplugging and getting away from your daily life. It turns out nature just might be the very best tonic for sleep, too!
The sounds of nature and outdoor silence have been proven to dec...
A lavender love affair 💜
People usually associate lavender with two specific traits: its fragrance and its color! But you may not know that the lavender flower and the oil derived from it have long histories in herbal medicine.
The word lavender comes from the Latin root “lavare,” which literally means “to wash.” The earliest recorded use of lavender dates back to ancient Egypt. There, lavender oil played a ro...
Orange you glad you met me? 🍊
Oranges are sweet, juicy, and loaded with healthy nutrients!! 😍 If you’re a fan of citrus fruits, you’ve probably enjoyed your fair share of oranges. Citrus sinensis, or the sweet orange, is the type people typically enjoy fresh and in juice form.
Oranges are a treasure trove of nutrients and protective plant compounds, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants!! Sweet orang...
Wearing Color 🌈
Did you know color can influence your mood?
Think about how the colors we paint our walls and decorate our homes with can influence our emotions and even behaviors. The same goes for the colors we wear! Clothing is a powerful form of non-verbal communication and research shows clothing can actually influence the way others perceive us.
Bright and bold colors are known to create a sense of joy, e...
The Importance of Dead Trees 🌳🌳
Whether it still stands, is reduced to a hollowed stump, or exists as downed wood, dead trees still have a lot to offer! After a tree dies, it usually does not fall immediately. Dead-standing trees, also known as snags, are excellent wildlife habitats for many species!! Multiple bird species forage under the bark or nest within the holes and cavities. Bats often use large hollow trees for roosti...
I Scream, You Scream 👩🏼🤝👩🏻
If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed or anxious, there’s a mental health tool that’s simple and free: screaming.
Scream therapy was first introduced in the 1970s by celebrity therapist Dr. Arthur Janov. It’s also known as scream meditation and primal scream therapy. While scream therapy is not without its detractors, proponents say it can be useful for releasing...
Incredible Benefits of Palo Santo
Palo santo is one of the most fragrant woods in the world. Its sweet scent of pine, mint, and lemon has, for centuries, been a harbinger of healing and good fortune. Shamans, saints, and those seeking a stronger spiritual connection with the world use palo santo to protect, experience, and heal 🤗
When used for smudging or burning, palo santo can eliminate negative energy, creating a ...
Why Crafting a Morning Mantra Is the Key to Boosting Your Confidence 💥🧘🏻♀️
Starting your a.m. with a go-to phrase can have a positive effect on the rest of your day—even if you’re not a morning person 😴 A morning mantra helps you redirect your mind to something positive and energizing and research backs this up! A study recently showed that people who silently repeated a word or phrase lowered their levels of a...
Tingsha Bell for Sound Healing 🧿
Sound healing is a natural, gentle, and non-invasive form of vibrational energy medicine! Sound therapy has been around since the beginning of human life and has been the tool for promoting the physical, mental, and emotional health of the body!!
Everything in the world is frequency and vibration and when tuned that frequency and vibrations create sound 🤗
Tingsha creat...
Why 🦋🦋🦋 are beneficial to the environment
There’s more to butterflies than you might know!
You might not like caterpillars eating plants in your garden, but without them we wouldn’t have butterflies. Butterflies do more for us than just adding colour and beauty to our gardens!
Here’s a few of the ways they help the planet:
1. They pollinate plants in your garden. Butterflies are great f...
The health benefits of eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to Australia 🤗 The oil that comes from the eucalyptus tree is used as an antiseptic, a perfume, as an ingredient in cosmetics and even as a flavoring in dental preparations!
Chinese, Indian Ayurvedic, Greek, and other European styles of medicine have incorporated it into the treatment of a range of conditions for thousands of years. ...
What is mirror gazing? 🪞
Mirror gazing is a meditation practice but instead of closing your eyes and focusing on your breath, you keep your eyes open and focused on your reflection in the mirror. As you look at your reflection and quiet your thoughts, you begin focusing less on your flaws and more on your life experiences.
Most of us associate looking in the mirror with narcissism or feelings of inadequacy, but learn...
Benefits of climbing 🧗♀️
Rock Climbing is one of the best total body workouts available! It’s a unique sport in that boys and girls are equally capable. A common misconception is that climbing requires an already strong upper body. This idea often discourages girls from participating. An effective rock climber is one who understands that much of climbing is related to technique, balance and leg strength.
No...