The CDC recently released new guidelines, leaving some people more confused than ever. I don’t know about you, but lately I’ve been feeling a little discombobulated about this whole pandemic. Initially, it was pretty cut and dry; there was a worldwide pandemic threatening health globally and we all needed to stay indoors to help flattenContinueContinue reading “Understanding the New CDC Covid Guidelines”
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What is Muscle Memory?
Muscle memory is your muscle’s ability to snap back into shape. Coming off the tail end of a pandemic, muscle memory is something we should all be thankful for. Have you ever gone through a time in your life (for instance, in the past year) where your fitness just fell completely off the wagon? Then,ContinueContinue reading “What is Muscle Memory?”
Five Natural Ways to Support Your Memory
We all must take steps to safeguard our mental state as we age. One of the biggest tragedies of aging is cognitive decline. As we get older, our minds slow down, and making mental connections become more difficult. This can be a symptom of regular aging, or a sign of a genetic issue like Alzheimer’sContinueContinue reading “Five Natural Ways to Support Your Memory”
Five Ways to Keep Your Skin Hydrated
Cold weather can bring the worst out of our skin. Depending on where you live, winter can be brutally cold, or just a minor inconvenience. Regardless however, the change in temperature is tough on our skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body, but it is often taken for granted. When we areContinueContinue reading “Five Ways to Keep Your Skin Hydrated”
Five Goals to Set for 2021
New year, new you? I think we can all agree that 2020 was an absolute mess from start to finish. 2021 has been on par. Although many things have improved in 2021, we are still living in an unprecedented time, so its very likely that many of our New Years resolutions got swept under theContinueContinue reading “Five Goals to Set for 2021”
How to Figure Out if You are Getting Enough Sleep
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep. A good night’s sleep is without a doubt, one of the best things you can do for your overall health. That being said, we are told that 8 hours is the target for everyone in the world, and that simply isn’t true. Most peopleContinueContinue reading “How to Figure Out if You are Getting Enough Sleep”
Five Mental Health Reasons to Get a Plant
Plants can be great for your mental health. I’ve never really been much of a plant person. Keeping my kids alive has been a highlight of my life, but I know myself, and adding the responsibility of a bunch of plants on top of that might not end well. That being said, this pandemic hasContinueContinue reading “Five Mental Health Reasons to Get a Plant”
Five Ways to Keep Your Skin Moisturized
Moisture is not something you should take for granted. If you suffer from dry skin, you should moisturize. If you are over 20, you should moisturize. If you live in a higher altitude client, you should moisturize. If it’s winter, you should moisturize. I don’t know if you are sensing a common thread here, butContinueContinue reading “Five Ways to Keep Your Skin Moisturized”
How to Snap Out of a Mild Funk
All depressions are not created equal. If you’re like me, the past few years have been a roller coaster of emotions. The world is going through a huge upheaval in terms of politics, the pandemic, and new technology like social media, finding new ways to play on our insecurities every day. Prioritizing your mental healthContinueContinue reading “How to Snap Out of a Mild Funk”
Five Ways to Deal with Political Stress
With the recent insurrection of the capitol building, tensions are high. This week was both incredibly shocking, and unsurprising. On Wednesday a group of right-wing extremists stormed the capitol building while Congress was in session, and rioted for several hours. We are in the middle of a pandemic, with tensions already high, so the lastContinueContinue reading “Five Ways to Deal with Political Stress”