The holidays are around just around the corner which means chocolate covered pretzels, pumpkin pie, and peppermint mochas! This time of year is the hardest time for those of us who are trying to maintain our weight, and become healthier. We are so excited to share with you some alternatives to satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt! Continue reading
National Yoga Month was designed to create awareness and educate the benefits of yoga and a healthy lifestyle. No matter what your age is, or what your gender is, starting a healthier lifestyle is always important. Yoga is used for fitness, meditation, and well-being. There are many styles of yoga, all in which can benefit you with flexibility, strength, and balance. Some people may practice yoga for stress relief purposes, where others may practice yoga for flexibility purposes. Continue reading
Carbohydrates might be one of the toughest things to wrap your head around. In the past few years, carbs really had a bad rep, while dieters try to steer away from them. In reality, like there are good and bad fats, there are good and bad carbs. You need carbs in order for your body to function. Putting in the right carbs into your body is the real question. Continue reading
It’s back to school season, and the last thing you want to do is start the school year with an unhealthy child. Keeping your children healthy is beneficial to them for the long run. When they start to pick up healthy habits when they’re young, there is a greater possibility that will continue their healthy habits when they grow older. Eating less junk also helps the brain function better, for better grades, and a better understanding of what they are teaching in school. Continue reading
Water Up, Fire Down, is referred to yogic and traditional Chinese Healing practices. It is the core principle for good health.
Water Up, Fire Down is the same cycle as when it rains. The sun’s rays (as fire down) cause the rain to evaporate (water up). When the body is in balance, cool water energy naturally cycles upward from the kidneys toward the head, and warm fire energy is pumped downward from the heart to the lower abdomen. Continue reading