There are products-a-plenty available in the market. Today, though, I'm sharing a few of my favorite health-promoting, feel-good products, some you may not have heard of. Enjoy!
Dry Brushing
Dry brushing is an easy way to help your body feel amazing! It works by exfoliating dry skin, ideally before a shower or bath. Dry brushes have coarse, natural fiber bristles. The idea is that the coarse fibers help remove dead skin, promote relaxation, and improve the skin's ability to eliminate toxins....
Make the Thing the Thing
In our family, we make it a habit to remind each other to make the thing, the thing. If you've read articles from me over the years, chances are you've heard me refer to this before. If not, allow me to explain. Many times, what appears to upset us is merely a symptom and not the more profound hurt. As a family, we help each other peel back surface reactions to get to the actual "thing" that's upsetting us. The benefit of doing this is that we can speak out our...
“For I do not understand my own actions [I am baffled, bewildered]. I do not practice or accomplish what I wish, but I do the very thing that I loathe [which my moral instinct condemns].” Romans 7:15 AMPC
I don’t know about you, but I can totally relate to the struggle Paul describes in Romans 7. Why do we keep doing what we don’t want to do? Why don’t we do what it is we really want to do? In the context of making daily decisions, the answer is often… Habits. It’s not always just a matter of...
Many of us are familiar with various types of eating struggles which arise from situations other than hunger. Not all of us are familiar with how to overcome them. When it comes to walking in victory with food-related battles, it is important to understand that—in addition to problem patterns with eating behaviors—there are also different types of hunger. Furthermore, they can overlap, making it even more complicated at times. Whether we are working on something as complex as restoring a...
A common question I get from clients is how to move past the guilt they feel when eating certain foods. In almost every scenario, the foods they feel guilt about eating are things which they enjoy and want to be able to have on occasion, but don’t feel they should be “allowed“ to have. No one ever feels guilty after eating nutrient dense foods like veggies and lean protein... The foods that cause guilt are typically processed / packaged or higher calorie / less nutrient dense. However, they...
“I just need more willpower!” “I’ve lost my motivation!“ How many times have we said something similar? Likely, too many to count. Whatever healthy habit we’re struggling with, chances are we consider the main problem to be a lack of willpower and / or motivation. I’m here to tell you, that isn’t the case! You don’t need more willpower and you shouldn’t rely on motivation.
The problem with willpower is that it’s exhaustible. Think about it: how many times have you woken up with resolve and...
I read a quote recently that struck me. American Journalist Sydney J. Harris wrote, "Middle-age is that perplexing time of life when we hear two voices calling us, one saying, 'Why not?' and the other, "Why bother?" Bullseye! This topic has been swirling around in my mind for months. For those of us not quite in the prime of our youth and not quite menopausal, we find ourselves in the chasm of the middle. The middle can be an uncomfortable place. It's a place I'm becoming well acquainted...
Have you ever found yourself living each day and telling yourself, "Maybe when I" lose 10 pounds I’ll book that beach vacation or "Maybe when I" feel more confident I’ll schedule those family photos or "Maybe when I" lose five pounds I’ll get those jeans I’ve always wanted. Yea! Me too! There are so many moments we let slip away because we think the future will be better than where we are today. But as someone who let the "Maybe when I" control her life, knows that allowing those moments to...
Have you ever felt depleted the moment someone told you to workout or discouraged because you just don’t have the motivation to get a sweat in every day? You’re not alone if you answered, Yes, and I’m here to tell you that you can let all of that go!!
One thing that God has always wanted us to do with our body was to steward it in a way that allows us to be healthy and serve in his kingdom. The bible shows us in First Corinthians 6:19-20, that we need to glorify God in our bodies. So check...
Nourish: Discover God's Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and Soul Encouragement and practical knowledge for living a healthy spiritual & physical lifestyle, inspiring you to get healthy from the inside out.
Devotions for a Healthier You A devotional filled with scriptures, encouraging stories, and tips on keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
100 Simple & Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating An inspirational cookbook chock-full of healthy, innovative yet simple recipes.
