Rhubarb is one of those weird but effective roots which, to me at least, is as bizarre as its spelling, but if it works, why question it? Health benefits of rhubarb are equally mysterious, but known benefits include fighting cancer, lowering cholesterol, is an antioxidant, and is also high in vitamin K (which is essential for strong bones), vitamin C, iron and manganese. Best of all, another great delicacy – rhubarb pie! This week’s Healthy…
#KNOWledgeIsPower – FREE Weekly Download – 9/28/18
Ever wake up some days and wonder ‘why the hell am I here’? Ever been in the middle of something and wondered aloud ‘what am I doing’? We all get there. It’s called distraction. Taking our eye off of the proverbial goal and focusing on what is not our current goal. Sometimes we have to get back to task with a goal, a new goal to take us out of our comfort zone. This week’s…
Friday Motivation – 9/28/18
From an email I received…………. Is your life unbalanced and priorities upside down? If your health, relationships and goals are misaligned, I’d like to hear from you and what you do to course correct. Please hit the reply button so I can hear your story. A Quote From My Father That Haunted Me for Years When I was young, I started working full time at the age of 12 at my father’s business. This meant…
10 Foods That Help You Fall Asleep – 9/27/18
10 Foods That Help You Fall Asleep 1. Almonds: are a source of melatonin and the sleep-promoting mineral magnesium, two properties that make them a great food to eat before bed. 2. Turkey: may be a great food to eat before bed due to its high content of protein and tryptophan, both of which may induce tiredness. 3. Chamomile tea: contains antioxidants that may promote sleepiness, and drinking it has been shown to improve overall…
#KNOWledgeIsPower – FREE Weekly Download – 9/21/18
de·pres·sion dəˈpreSH(ə)n/ noun noun: depression; plural noun: depressions 1. feelings of severe despondency and dejection. “self-doubt creeps in and that swiftly turns to depression” Psychiatry a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, typically also with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep. “she was referred by a psychiatrist treating her for depression” synonyms: unhappiness, sadness, melancholy, melancholia, misery, sorrow, woe, gloom,…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 9/21/18
Sent from a health email I received: Black seed oil, or Nigella Sativa, comes from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant. Native to Asia, historical accounts date the use of its seeds as far back as ancient Egypt. Folklore from the surroundings regions, including Indian and Arabic civilizations, refer to the tiny seeds as “Habbatul barakah” (seed of blessing) for their ability to ease indigestion, treat asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism, diarrhea, and even energize the body and ease…
#WednesdayWisdom – 20 Cocktails that are Lower in Calories – 9/19/18
10 Tips for Cutting Down the Cocktail Calories Alcoholic drinks can be a sneaky source of calories, sugar, and even salt—but not when you play bartender. Here are 10 tips for cutting down the calories while still enjoying your favorite cocktail: 1. Use only fresh-squeezed or 100 percent fruit juice to reduce added sugars. Fruit juice can still be high in sugar, though, so sometimes it’s best to dilute it with water or ice to cut…
#MondayMotivation – 6 Steps to Manifesting Your Dreams – 9/17/18
The following was sent to me via email: You have the power to create your own reality. It’s a pretty amazing gift that we all possess. My first experience with manifestation was shortly after I had started my business as a massage therapist. I had everything that I needed, except a space to work from. I didn’t want to work under an established spa, because I wanted the freedom to create exactly what I wanted…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 9/14/18
Everybody likes to say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and in some respects that’s true. Me being the rebel I am, I tend to skip it entirely. Well, ha ha, just kidding, I’m really such a workaholic that skipping breakfast has become commonplace for me, but for those who don’t, eating the right kinds of foods is just as important as eating breakfast at all. It’s been ingrained in us…
#KNOWledgeIsPower – FREE Weekly Download – 9/14/18
Adrenal fatigue is when adrenal glands are exhausted and unable to produce adequate quantities of hormones, primarily the glucocorticoid cortisol, due to chronic stress or infections. As you can tell from the photos below, there are plenty of other factors that can contribute to a sluggish feeling, low energy and just a bum habit to get motivated. This week’s short FREE PDF is Kate Jaramillo’s read on how to cure adrenal fatigue AND, as a…
#HealthyLivingTipOfTheWeek – 8/31/18
What is spirulina? It’s an algae-based powder that’s good for your health, for starters. Some of the health benefits are lowering cholesterol, high in several nutrients, reducing blood pressure and helping prevent cancer. You can use it in powder form or tablets. I personally mix it with my smoothies in the morning and I have a pretty decent day afterwards; I feel more energetic than I already am. This week’s Healthy Living Tip covers several…
#KNOWledgeIsPower – FREE Weekly Download – 8/24/18
From a Google Books summation: Napoleon Hill’s Golden Rules: The Lost Writings consists of a series of magazine articles Napoleon Hill wrote between 1919 and 1923 for Success Magazine, of which he eventually become an editor. Hill’s obsession with achieving material success had led him from poverty stricken Appalachian Mountains with the desire to study successful people. These articles focus on Hill’s philosophy of success, drawing on the thoughts and experience of a multitude of…