It’s so much easier to plan a baby shower when you already know the sex of the baby. Knowing that my friend Alaina is having a sweet little boy inspired me to write about boy baby shower ideas. I know that if I were there in the U.S. I would definitely help out in planning […]
Stressed Out: How to Recognize Stress Symptoms
Stress is a part of the body’s natural alarm system that is meant to protect you in dangerous situations. The body reacts to stress in the same way as it would react to a major threat: it starts to produce more adrenaline and cortisol – the “stress hormone”. As a part of the natural response […]
Myths About Yoga (and Why They Should Not Stop You from Starting Yoga)
Do I need to be flexible to do yoga? Is yoga a religion? Yoga makes you flexible but what about strength? Can you get fit by doing yoga? You have probably read about the health benefits of yoga, but are some of the yoga myths stopping you from going to your first-ever yoga class? Myth: […]
Dry Brushing: Why You Should Do It
Cellulite? Puffy ankles? Fluid retention? Tired and achy legs? Dry brushing is an easy solution for many little – and not so little – health complaints. Dry brushing removes dead skin cells reduces fluid retention may reduce cellulite boosts circulation helps detoxification stimulates the lymphatic system and it only takes a few minutes of your […]
Skin Bumps on Upper Arms – Use This Foot Scrub
At one time or another, most of us, especially teenagers, get those annoying skin bumps on the upper arms. Not the big red acne bumps, but those small skin bumps my mom always called ‘dirt bumps’. It always made me feel like I wasn’t washing good enough, but no matter how hard I washed them […]
How to Look After Yourself When You Have Little Time
How do you look after your health when you have practically no time for yourself? It is too typical for women to put ourselves and our own health and well-being last. Always looking after everyone else, forgetting your own needs and neglecting your health is too easy when you’re busy at work or at home […]
Feelings Not Possible – My Struggle Postpartum
I’m alive. And oh so grateful. But with that life came scars that haven’t fully healed. And may never. Scars that still hurt every day. Scars that I’ve never had to live with before
Aromatherapy Remedies for Cellulite
I’m sure I don’t have to tell anyone what cellulite looks like. Most women get it, and even if you don’t have any, there is enough talk about it. I believe in natural cellulite treatments, and aromatherapy has some great home remedies for cellulite. Essential Oils: Natural Cellulite Remedies Will essential oils alone magically get […]
Jackie Warner Personal Training: One-Day Workout
This morning I did a workout DVD called Personal Training with Jackie: Power Circuit Training. I wanted to do it last night but all the kids fell asleep in the living room (They were “camping”) so I lost my workout space. I’m actually glad I did this one in the morning as it helped to […]
Avoid Ingrown Hairs on Legs and Underarms
Ingrown hairs are common for many people, but when an ingrown hair becomes inflamed, it can be painful, embarrassing, and a trip to the doctor may be needed. Ingrown Hairs Ingrown hairs occur more commonly when the hairs have been shaved, waxed, or an epilator has been used. Keep in mind though, children can experienced […]
My Natural Remedies Travel Kit
I travel a lot and I try to travel light. This means keeping cosmetics, remedies and other bottles and jars to a minimum, but there are a few things I don’t ever want to travel without. My natural remedies travel emergency kit contains most of the following items. A Simple Natural Travel Remedies Kit: […]
Pilates for Beginners 10 Minute Solution Review: One-Day Workout
Today’s workout I chose was a Pilates DVD, the 10 Minute Solution’s Pilates for Beginners DVD. I love the premise of this DVD – 5 segments of 10 minutes each that you can pick and choose from. Select one workout segment, or customize a workout of two or three, or tell it to play all. […]
