With the extra sugar and drinks this time of year, it is important we support our body, especially our liver, as much as we can. The liver detoxes the body and processes the sugars. When we love our livers, we reduce excess weight gain and stay feeling merry all season long. This can also keep our kids healthy and reduce mood swings and our of character behavior. Milk thistle is one of the best ways to support the liver. A…
Start switching your home and personal care products to non-toxic to boost your health this holiday season!!! Deodorants are important because they go on a very important detox gland. What are some of your favorites?
I’ve been really feeling my creative vibes lately to do some Christmas crafts to relax!!! It is totally my way to unwind. I love to listen to podcasts while crafting or have my journal nearby as ideas flow through as I am creating.It has also been a great way to connect with the kids!!! I have lots of craft supplies. So, I used scraps of what I already have.I made Noah a Grinch shirt with leftover felt and just copied…
How do you fill your cup?For me, I need a creative, crafty outlet along with running or my soul starts to feel run down, especially with the other demands of life. I love putting projects together in really innovative ways. This week I have been really run down energetically, and so, yesterday, I started my son’s costume for the Turkey Trot. He wanted to be Scrooge McDuck this year. He loves the story! I shopped at a local thrift store…
Many kids struggle with big emotions. However, many have great empathy and compassion without knowing how to handle their feelings and big hearts day to day. That’s why I am a big fan of giving kids a form of creative meditation or therapy that fits them and is fun…one that doesn’t seem forced. This is a way to help them ground into their bodies and the present moment instead of getting so scattered, distracted, and impulsive with everything they react…
Noah and I have been having fun doing runs together in order to get ready for the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot our family does every year. As runners and creatives, it is a tradition to do this 5k and make costumes. As a runner, mom, and nutritionist, I know how important movement is for everyone. Movement increases the amount of oxygen to the brain, which improves mood, sleep, and focus just to name a few things!!! Since the summer, we have…