The busier you get, the less likely you are to think about healthy eating. Unfortunately, acting in this way is counterproductive. You might think you are saving time and being more efficient by grabbing a burger and working through your lunch hour then filling up on energy drinks when you start to get tired. However,…
Have y’all seen the weather for the PNW? It is a scorcher with record high temps. Summer doesn’t usually arrive until after the 4th of July, so this heat this early is definitely unusual. There are some concerns when it gets this hot in an area of the country that isn’t used to it. Arizona…
2023 Update: The entire Tuttle Twins series is a great option for your homeschool history library. We didn’t know we needed it when I wrote this review almost 10 years ago. In my opinion these are a must for every family, not just those who homeschool. This book is about the Tuttle Twins, Ethan…
Stress impacts your life in a wide range of ways, and can either be episodic stress, acute stress, or chronic stress. The most common type of stress is acute stress, which is temporary and usually short-term. Chronic stress is what people experience more over a long-term basis, where it keeps returning whether from…
When we are under regular stress or anxiety, the body produces hormones that can suppress our immune systems therefore making us more prone to illness. (time to find your inner CHILL 🙃 ) Not to mention, stress can lead to making poor choices regarding diet, exercise and sleep. As we know, it is impossible to…
Are you dealing with a lot of emotional stress? Is it affecting you physically or mentally? If so, it is time to stop dealing with your stress, and start taking action to reduce it once and for all. Even though stress is common, that doesn’t mean it is normal. There is a reason doctors…
Dealing with burnout or being overwhelmed are both consequences of high amounts of stress. With overwhelm, you might be experiencing stress for a long time, which leads you to becoming overwhelmed with everything you are thinking and dealing with at the same time. Burnout is similar, though it is typically when you become so exhausted…
[ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”4″ ihc_mb_template=”6″ ][/ihc-hide-content][ihc-register] You have been working on your diet and doing well. You are working towards a healthy diet and clean eating. You are even working toward goals like 5k runs and exercise groups. The problem is, you have been told by your nutritionist or doctor that your sugar levels are…
[ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”block” ihc_mb_who=”4″ ihc_mb_template=”6″ ][/ihc-hide-content] Sugar cravings are the hardest part of starting a healthy lifestyle. This is especially true if you are dealing with sugar addiction related to hidden sugar in foods or high levels of sugar in your daily diet. In fact, sugar cravings can lead to you going off your diet…
[ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”4″ ihc_mb_template=”6″ ][/ihc-hide-content][ihc-select-level] You may think sugar addiction is something that only has side effects such as obesity. The truth is, there are many other angers related to being addicted to sugar. These dangers can cause a variety of health issues an issues in your daily life. In fact, you may not even…