Read the forbes.com article here. Recent research shows that many “healthy” brands of dark chocolate, including certified organic, are high in lead and other heavy metals. As many of us choose these products because we care for our health this is extremely sad and disappointing. I wish I had more comfort to offer you, but […]
Category Archives: Lifelong Learning
Weekly Wellness Tips: Sunlight
Did you know sunlight is good for your skin and even your eyes? Make sure you expose your skin and eyes to natural light daily, ideally for at least 20 minutes. Unfiltered sunlight exposure will: -Provide your body with the building blocks to synthesize vitamin D (especially important during winter months at northern latitudes)-Provide relief […]
I wish I had known this…
Have you ever heard of FOMO? The acronym stands for “fear of missing out” and I used to be a total pro. Whatever stage of life I was in I couldn’t wait to get to the next part. I remember wishing for high school in middle school, college in high school, “adulting” in college, and […]
Information Overload and Finding Your Path
Can you relate? I know I can. Between social media, television, and constant access to the latest headlines from my smartphone and computer I often feel bombarded with information. This is especially apparent when I’m focused on making a positive change in my life. It seems like everyone has their version of the “right” way […]
The Importance of Self-Care
I see it all the time. The kind, caring individual, once again putting everyone else’s needs ahead of their own. They give and give because that’s who they are, but at the expense of their health. By the time I see this person, they’re exhausted. They are usually not sleeping well, not digesting their food […]