Green New Year Resolutions

December 17, 2021 Rebekah Pierce

Are you ready to go green this New Year?

There’s a lot you can do to start living a more eco-friendly lifestyle. It’s important that you try not to get overwhelmed with all the potential changes you might make.

Every little step you can take - from choosing organic vegetables whenever possible to riding your bike to work - will make a difference. Start combating global climate change with your New Year’s Resolution.

Hey, at the very least, it’s got to be better than making no resolution at all, right?

Different Ways To Clean Mold From Most Surfaces From Home

December 16, 2021 Shana Thompson

Cleaning Tips To Remove Mold From Most Surfaces

Cleaning mold from the various surfaces in your home can be a challenge - especially if you’re looking for ways to clean mold without compromising your health.

The goal when dealing with mold is to get rid of it before it spreads - and boy, can it spread fast! Once mold starts to proliferate, it can become a huge problem, rotting wooden surfaces and releasing indoor air pollutants that can lead to major health problems.

If you’re ready to get rid of the mold in your home, follow these simple tips for success.

How To Safely Attend A Thanksgiving Party In 2021

November 24, 2021 Karen A. Mulvey

You don’t need to steer clear of friends and family this holiday season - particularly if you’ve been vaccinated and feel healthy.

However, you should follow certain steps to make sure you stay safe.

In some cases - particularly in areas with high transmission rates - it’s best to stick to your own household this Thanksgiving. While you might miss spending the holiday with Grandma and Aunt Carol, you can always eat dinner with them virtually, over Zoom or FaceTime.

It might not be as cozy and intimate as it was in Thanksgivings of years past - but hey, at least you can hit the mute button when your crazy uncle starts ranting about his favorite football team again!

Why Most People Love Working From Home

October 8, 2021 Rebekah Pierce

Working from home is a popular choice for many people, but it isn’t the right fit for everyone.

There are lots of benefits to remote work or work from home, from the ability to set your own schedule to being able to wear pajamas (or at least more comfortable clothes) all day long.

That said, working from home can also be isolating, and it can be challenging if you have kids that demand your attention all day long.

Weigh out the pros and cons before deciding if working from home is right for you! Regardless of which option you decide is right for your personality, one thing is clear - COVID-19 has proven that many jobs can not only be done from home, but are better done when employees are able to work from home.

Moving forward, it is highly likely that companies will offer some version of this flexibility to both attract and retain top employee talent in the future. Remote work is the office environment of the future!

Foods That Will Give You A Hydration Boost This Summer

October 6, 2021 Jessica Lauren

Your diet plays a big role in your overall health and in your overall hydration. If You are looking for proven ways to make sure you stay hydrated and healthy, make sure to start adding these fresh fruits and vegetables into your routine. They are not only part of a healthy diet, but they are part of a hydrated diet as well, and one that will help you stay your healthiest all summer long, and well beyond that as well.

Finding the Right Organic Supplements to Help Aid Your Workout Session

October 4, 2021 Shana Thompson

If you are looking for a safe and natural addition to your current workout regimen, then take a look at these organic supplements on our list. Whether you are looking for help with energy, pre-workout supplements or recovery—we have all types of supplements on our list that will work for your exercise goals. We love that in addition to being effective, that all of these supplements are all-natural, organic and safe for you to use on a regular basis. Take a look to find out which organic supplements can work for you.

Rest Day Workout Ideas To Include In Your Recovery Routine

September 14, 2021 Karen A. Mulvey

Rest days or active recovery routines are an important part of your training. Without it you won’t see the gains that you might otherwise. More importantly, not taking rest days can take a serious toll on your health. You’ll get sick more often and won’t sleep well. It might sound counterproductive, but even the top athletes in the world take days off from training.

You don’t have to stay inactive on your rest days. Instead, try one of the exercises suggested above. Not only does active recovery improve your performance, it also prevents potential injuries. Just make sure you don’t push yourself too hard during your recovery days. For example, if you’re not a runner, jogging might not be the best recovery day activity. On the other hand, if you’re training for a marathon, a light jog might be just the thing you need. It all depends on your physical level and training.

Essential Stretches to Help Relieve Soreness From a Plane Flight

September 5, 2021 Jessica Lauren

Relieve Soreness With These Simple Stretches

Whether it’s your neck, shoulders, knees, or ankles that are stiff after a long flight, these stretches should help you loosen things up after a long day of travel.

While you’re probably not going to be able to do your normal yoga routine while you’re on a red-eye flight across the country, the good news is that you can stay relatively limber by doing these simple moves. Tension and stiffness are gone!

Now, if only it was possible to get rid of that annoying seat mate who keeps hogging the armrest!

Benefits of Jogging to Stay Fit and Healthy

September 1, 2021 Shana Thompson

Many people who say they don’t like running actually have no issues when they focus on jogging instead of trying to run fast. If you still need some motivation, enlist a friend or family member to be your jogging buddy. It will make the 30 minutes go much faster when you have someone exercising with you.

The human body was made to run. For over 2 million years, running was integral to our survival whether we were running to or from our food. It’s not so easy to change our innate biology. So while it might be tempting to just sit in front of a TV and lounge after work, make the effort to walk and/or jog a bit each day and you’ll start seeing the benefits in your life.

Natural Cold Remedies To Try This Year

August 31, 2021 Karen A. Mulvey

The common cold might cause annoying symptoms, but you can easily manage these through natural cold remedies instead of over-the-counter medicine. In general, you can shorten the lifespan of a cold by getting enough sleep, drinking enough liquids, and eating the right food. While the worst of the symptoms might be gone after five days, it can take up to two weeks to fully recover. If you happen to have a secondary infection, your recovery might take even longer! While it might be annoying, it’s important that you take it slow and take care of yourself even when you start feeling better. Remember, your body isn’t fully recovered so you’ll be more prone to catching another cold while you’re still healing.

While your natural immune system should be able to fight off most infections, there might be times where you should see a doctor. If your symptoms aren’t getting better after a week or two, start to feel worse, or you develop serious symptoms (persistent high fever, shortness of breath, extreme weakness), go see a doctor. While there’s no cure for the common cold, you can and should get antibiotics for things like Strep or Pneumonia.