Wellness
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Signs Your Gut Needs Healing and How to Improve Gut Health
A healthy gut means your overall health is good, you have energy, glowing skin, and healthy digestion. When your gut needs healing your body will tell you through signals, things like low energy, acne, and a sluggish digestion. The good news is there are several ways to go about improving gut health. Here are signs your gut needs healing and how to improve gut health. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Gas and Bloating Gas is a normal part of digestion and fermentation in the gut, it’s when you have more gas producing bacteria strains that can cause more fermentation, trapping gas and causing uncomfortable bloating. Regularity…
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Summer Fat Loss Tips To Start Now
Most of us know to lose weight you need to have a healthy diet and exercise routine. There are more factors to consider, things like sleep, stress, and the types of workouts you do can have a major impact on weight loss. When you make a few changes to your daily routine you can start to see the weight loss results you want. Here are some summer fat loss tips you can start right now. Eat More Protein Protein is an important part of a healthy diet and overall weight loss. It’s the most important nutrient for weight loss. Protein changes many weight regulating hormones reducing the hunger hormone ghrelin.…
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Insoluble Fiber Foods For Better Digestion
Fiber is found in plant foods that are not metabolized in the stomach or intestines, instead it passed through the gastrointestinal tract making up part of stools. It is said that the average adult needs about 14 grams of fiber per day. The average person only consumes about half of that. The importance of having a diet rich in fiber is to prevent constipation, clean out the GI tract and protect against diseases like colon cancer. What Is Insoluble Fiber? There is insoluble fiber, the kind that does not dissolve in water and is undigested. It helps speed things up from the stomach and intestines. It also adds bulk to…
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7 Proven Sauna Health Benefits
Heat therapies are used for healing and wellness, the sauna is simply a room designed to make you sweat. There are proven health benefits that regular sauna use can provide. There are several different types of saunas to consider. Dry saunas are heated with fire, hot stones, gas, or electricity. Steam saunas generate steam by applying water to the heating element. Infrared saunas use infrared heaters that emit light delivering radiant heat that then gets absorbed by the surface of the skin. Regardless of which sauna you choose they all have proven health benefits, such as widening the blood vessels that improve blood flow. They also help slow down aging…
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6 Things That Damage Collagen In The Skin
Collagen is considered the most abundant protein in the body. It’s what holds everything together, providing strength and structure to the body. There are two types of collagen, endogenous and exogenous. Endogenous is natural collagen that’s produced naturally in the body. Exogenous is synthetic, that comes from sources such as supplements. With age the body naturally produces less collagen. Women have a dramatic reduction in collagen after menopause. There are several things that deplete and damage collagen in the body. If we can avoid them this can keep the skin healthy longer. Here are 6 of the things that damage collagen in the skin. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure…
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The Best Snacks That Speed Up Your Metabolism
Our metabolism is mostly determined by genetics, but exercise and healthy eating can improve it. When trying to maintain a healthy weight eating a clean diet is important. You also don’t want to deprive yourself of snacks while being healthy. Choosing snacks with a mix of fiber-rich carbs and protein will help keep you full. Here are some of the best snacks that speed up your metabolism. Avocado Avocados have many health benefits including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help speed up the your metabolism. Adding avocados to the diet will help you feel full longer, keeping you from over snacking throughout the day. Apples Apples are full of soluble…
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The Best Wellness Gifts For Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is around the corner, it may not be possible to find a gift that really thanks your mom for everything, but these gifts will help her relax and feel loved. A thoughtful gift shows you care and are thinking of her. If you’re not sure what to get your mom this year, then here are some of the best wellness gifts for mom on Mother’s Day. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Lululemon’s Blissfeel Women’s Running Shoe $148 Lululemon’s has created a new running shoe designed for women. These are made to support your feet while running. They also give you 30 days to try…
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The Best Sunscreens Without White Cast
We all know the importance of wearing sunscreen, that shouldn’t mean having to deal with a sunscreen that leaves an unsightly white cast on the skin. Most sunscreens out there leave behind a white residue, even some that claim not to. Thankfully there are some that actually won’t leave a white cast, are lightweight, moisturizing, and waterproof. What causes a white cast from sunscreen? There are two types of sunscreens: mineral and chemical. Chemical sunscreens absorb the UV rays, turning them to heat, and then releasing them. Mineral sunscreens sit on the surface of the skin acting as a physical barrier to reflect the sun. The ingredients are made of…
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Ways To Heal And Reset Your Gut
You hear the saying “having a gut feeling” used a lot. This really is a literal term, we know when things don’t feel right. We are all unique in that there isn’t one diet that works for everyone. This is why it’s important to listen to your body and figure out what works for you. Our health is determined by how healthy our gut is. By keeping a healthy gut we can prevent many diseases. Here are some ways to heal and reset our gut. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Remove Irritating Foods To heal the gut you want to eat foods that promote healthy gut…
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Tips to Burn Fat and Maintain A Healthy Weight
Maintaining and losing weight can be challenging with the average busy lifestyle. It’s also said that only 20% of those who diet and lose weight end up keeping it off. This is why losing weight should not be the primary goal. There has to be a more important reason, such as your overall health or the longevity that being a healthy weight brings. Once you are clear on your bigger reason than these tips will come more easily to you. Here are some tips to burn fat and maintain a healthy weight. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) 2-3 Meals per day It’s important not to graze…
