Many people have the same complaint: “I don’t have time to <insert healthy habit/ activity>!” Some of these may be familiar struggles:
Previously, I wrote about 4 reasons why a detox is NOT for you, then flipped it around to show 6 reasons why you need a detox. This week, I’ll explore the most common detox approaches, and then I promise I’ll shut up about detoxes for a bit...
Read MoreLast week, I wrote about the 4 reasons why a detox is NOT for you. This week, I’ll explore the reverse on why a detox could be for you. First, let’s define what a detox is...
Read MoreThe Spring Equinox officially starts in 5 days on March 20, and many of you might be thinking of whether you should be doing some kind of “Spring Detox”. I’m all for a good occasional internal clearing out, and while a “juice cleanse” or “fasting cleanse” might be beneficial for some people, for many others, you might actually be doing more harm than good...
Read MoreIn my other life, I produce TV commercials in an ad agency. I usually never mix both my advertising and wellness worlds together on this blog, but as it’s International Women’s Day and I’ve just produced a spot for Nike that crosses barriers I hope you’ll find...
Read MoreAre you keen to eat healthy and stay in shape, but not sure if what you’re doing is right for you? Do you end up tired after a long day and reach for ready-made or takeaway meals most nights? Or maybe you feel you’re doing a pretty good job with your diet and fitness routines already, but you’re still exhausted, constantly bloated and wait, are you...
Read MoreTake a moment right now and place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly, and observe how you’re breathing.
Are your breaths short and shallow, and is the hand on your chest moving to your breath?
Read MoreIf you can’t already tell, I’m BIG on breakfast. For the longest time, I’ve been in the “breakfast: most important meal of the day” camp. Now that I’m exploring a mix of ketogenic and intermittent-fasting principles, my point-of-view might shift...
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