Organic Food – What You Need to Know to Decide if it’s Worth the Money
Is organic food just another California food trend or does it truly make a difference to your health? The simple answer is yes, it can make a difference. However, you don’t have to throw out everything in your fridge and pantry. Let’s talk about how you can make good, healthy choices while still minding your […]
Numbers You Need to Know – Health Edition
Welcome to the new year! Any time of year is a great time to reflect on things we can improve on. But since most people set goals for the year in January, let’s talk about the numbers you should know in order to stay on top of your general health status. Knowing things like your […]
2020 Wins & Losses – How I’m Bringing in the New Year
I would definitely describe 2020 as… atypical. For some, new opportunities to rise against all odds came to be. However, for most, it was full of tragedy, frustration, sadness, fear, and uncertainty. There are lessons to learn in both the good times and the bad. While in general 2020 was a tragic and scary year, […]
Home Workout Equipment – how to make your home gym successful
For people accustomed to heading to the gym for a workout, this pandemic threw quite the monkey wrench in your routine. In order to maintain some sort of consistency, many turned to the internet for workouts they could do at home. Others tried to get workout equipment in their homes as fast as they could […]
How to Avoid the Trap of Overeating – Tips You Need to Make It!
Overeating can come with a lot of side effects: feeling sluggish, bloated, and maybe even heartburn. If you do it enough, you’ll gain weight and become predisposed to a wide variety of health conditions like diabetes and heart disease. If you’re prone to indulging, then it is important to create systems or habits in order […]
It’s Open Enrollment Season – How to choose the benefits YOU need
The fall is open enrollment season. This is your chance to choose your benefits for the following year. If you’re getting insured by means of the ACA (Affordable Care Act), then you get the chance to change your insurance to fit your lifestyle better. If you’re starting a new job, this is for you too, […]
How To Drink More Water When You Hate it?!
I try to drink about 80 ounces or about 10 cups of water a day. I’m sure if you asked most people around me, they know me to drink only water and that I always have a water bottle with me. Guess what though? I HATE water. I learned this past year that my mother […]
How to Develop the Mindset You Need to Achieve Success
No matter what your goals are, your way of thinking can make or break your success in attaining that goal. Conquering limiting beliefs and replacing them with healthy ways of thinking can help you reach the goals you set for yourself. This is beneficial regardless of the kind of goals you have. So let’s talk […]
3 Reasons Why Chadwick Boseman’s Death Shocked This Nurse
Chadwick Boseman’s passing of colon cancer was really perturbing. There were quite a few reasons why, despite my experience as a nurse, that I found his passing shocking. He was young!!!!! Too young to be considered for screening even as far as I knew. As a nurse, I was taught that screening for colon cancer […]
5 Reasons You Need to Start Meal Prepping Today
Meal-prep has been a part of my life since 2018. I have found that it has saved me money, stress, and more importantly, time. If you don’t meal-prep now, then I hope by the end of this post that you become a believer. I’ll give you 5 reasons you need to start meal prepping today. […]
