I love Spring time! More sun, better weather, birds chirping, and more time outside. Unfortunately, for some people, spring also brings seasonal allergies that can make it difficult to enjoy the season. The good news is that there are natural ways to treat spring allergies that can help you find relief without relying on medications.... Continue Reading →
My feet are cold!
Are you like me and your feet tend to be cold no matter the season? I'm not a fan of wearing socks while at home but they do help. All this got me to wondering why my feet are cold! Poor circulation: I always think this is my problem but it's hard to pinpoint why.... Continue Reading →
First things you do after coming home from travel
After I come home from a work trip or even vacation, I have a routine. Do you too? Here are a few things that are common: Reconnect with loved ones: After spending time away from family and friends, the first thing most people do is to reconnect with loved ones. I really enjoy the many... Continue Reading →
Do you like to take gummies as a supplement?
I enjoy taking gummies as a supplement for many reasons, here's why: They are easy to take: Gummies are a convenient and easy way to take your supplements. Unlike traditional pills and capsules, which can be difficult to swallow, gummies are soft and chewy, making them much more pleasant to take. Plus, they come in... Continue Reading →
When should you stop eating before bedtime?
I have been trying different end times for eating before bed and each stopping point has resulted in a different outcome. While some people believe that it's best to avoid eating anything right before bed, others argue that it's perfectly okay to have a small snack before hitting the hay. So, should you eat before... Continue Reading →
What’s up with Melatonin?
Having a hard time sleeping? Did you count sheep to sleep? Did you turn to a supplement? If you did use a supplement, you likely chose melatonin but why? Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally by the pineal gland in the brain. It helps regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle, commonly referred to as the circadian... Continue Reading →
How do I lose those last 10 pounds?
I'm struggling! I'm working out 4-5x/week, eating in a calorie deficit, tracking my food on My Fitness Pal and yet the weight doesn't drop. What should I look at? You're not accurately tracking your calories. Common advice would be to track your calories but I do that so this likely isn't the issue for me.... Continue Reading →
Thank you!
I wanted to write and say Thank You to my readers and followers! Thanks for supporting me and reading along! Creating a blog and growing it sure takes time so I appreciate the support! Please follow if you don't already! If you would like to read about something in particular, just leave me a comment!... Continue Reading →
Probiotics for a stomach ache?
As I continue to recover from whatever it is that's causing my stomach to ache, using my scientific knowledge, I decided to revisit the benefit of probiotics for my gut health. Should I take a supplement for it? Will it help? If you're like me, when your stomach is upset, it can be hard to... Continue Reading →
Snow shoveling as an exercise
We are getting our first winter snowstorm and basically what that means to many of us is that it's time to shovel or plow the snow. Snow shoveling is a tedious chore but I remind myself that it's actually good exercise, which helps me get through it. Here are some reasons why it is so... Continue Reading →