By now, I’m sure you’ve seen someone pass you by wearing shoes that look like gloves on their feet, especially if you live in Colorado. And you’ve probably thought how ridiculous it looks and wondered what the purpose of that was. . . Me too. Like everything, I began to dive into the science behind WHY health […]
I love making elaborate, nutrient-dense meals that are full of veggies used in creative ways. Now, have a been able to do that in the last year? No. I barely sit down and eat chasing after a little one. Success to me now is just getting healthy food for all three of us, three times […]
When my husband and I were just a few months into dating, he started doing systema and krav maga martial arts training. From that, he learned something called dousing. One day we were staying in a mountain cabin in the dead of winter. He asked “Want to douse with me?” ……………. (Blank stare. Raised eyebrows. […]
I know you’ve been there. . . flat stomach in the morning, not so flat by night. . . If you haven’t, nice work! For the rest of us, let’s explore what we can do to avoid that uncomfortable feeling of a bloated stomach. How to Get Rid of Bloating Naturally Get into the Right State What […]
I love coffee, I don’t love how it makes me feel. As we now know from numerous research studies, everyone’s body metabolizes coffee and caffeine in different ways. Which is why some people (my husband) can drink coffee at 5pm and still sleep like a rock while others can have a cup at 8am and be […]
Ready to celebrate the powerful ladies in your life? I love a day that honors the loving, giving, problem-solving, nurturing, round the clock hard work of a mama. Why not gift the mom in your life products that heal, promote beauty, and just plain make their life better? Below are a few of my favorite […]
I’m a sucker for a good health conference. Roaming around trying mouthwatering goods, playing around on new health-enhancing gadgets, and hanging out with like-minded people all looking to look, feel, and contribute their best in the world is basically heaven. Today I am going to give you a summary of the 2018 Paleo f(x) conference. […]
Even with a solid gym session under my belt, I still feel like a lazy pile when work keeps me sitting…a feeling most people can relate to. I recently read that sitting for more than 6 hours a day can increase your risk of dying (of any disease) by 40%. If that doesn’t get you […]
Are your shoes causing your health imbalances, pain, inflammation, mood swings, and disease? Perhaps! What if there was a simple practice you could do every day that is equivalent to putting your body on a charger, reducing inflammation, increasing energy, and flooding your body with amazing antioxidants that aid in healing anything! Well, there is. […]
Why not gift the special people in your life products that heal, promote beauty, and just plain make their life better? Below are a few of my favorite products that I have found to be tired and true and would make a great gift (maybe it’s just me, but I would jump up and down if […]
Ya’all know I think supplements can be good OR a waste of money OR they can even be harmful to the body, depending on what you get. I like to take a FEW, QUALITY supplements that have been proven to be effective, beneficial, and bioavailable. That said, I get a lot of questions about how […]
In a consumer-driven world, we are constant targets to false marketing and bad information. As a personal trainer and health enthusiast, I see how this affects the fitness world in particular. The role of exercise in overall health is critical, but between magazines, TV, social media, product labels, and word of mouth, we are continually […]