Sure it can make you stronger and more flexible, but did you know that yoga prevents the breakdown of cartilage in your joints? Or that it helps fluid to move through your lymph system? It also lowers your blood sugar, helps you get a better night’s sleep, and boosts your immune system. It’s strength from the inside out. Kinda makes you want to try it, huh?
Tag: balance
Today’s Healthy Dose – Radish Addict
A year ago I would have labeled myself as your average vegetable eater–mostly at dinner with the occasional salad for lunch. Then I set a goal to include veggies on my plate at every meal. Now, if we’re out of organic radishes for me to slice, salt and crunch on over breakfast, I actually feel cheated.
So…inquiring minds want to know… could radish addition actually be a thing? And what veggie that you love could you add to your breakfast tomorrow?
Today’s Healthy Dose – Roasted Veggies
Even vegetables you think you don’t like taste good roasted. And it’s so simple! Cut up some veggies, throw them on roasting pan, add a drizzle of high quality oil, a sprinkle of pure sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, and roast them at 400 degrees until caramelized. Once you try it, you might be surprised at how hard they are to resist.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Every Step
Think walking is the lazy man’s exercise? Each step you take requires the use of 200 muscles! How many times have you used all of those muscles already today? Your body thanks you 🙂
Today’s Healthy Dose – The Life of Crash
Crash is our dog. He’s in peak physical condition. He never gets angry. And he has no stress. Crash eats nutritious food, runs, basks in the sun, curls into a warm blanket for naps, and snuggles up to as many people as he can find. Maybe he’s on to something…
Today’s Healthy Dose – Inspiration
We all have stuff we SHOULD do (like exercise). But inspiration often comes from doing the things we want to do (like baking avocado brownies), then tacking that should do stuff onto the end. You know, while you’re in the “doing” zone…
(Like getting those brownies into the oven, then walking for 20 minutes while you wait for them to bake. Brownies and exercise? It’s win-win!)
Today’s Healthy Dose – A Sweet Deal
Whether it’s white sugar, artificial sweeteners or raw natural sweeteners like honey and coconut sugar – in excess, they can all be harmful to your health. But in today’s world they’re nearly impossible to ditch altogether. Make a deal with yourself to indulge knowingly, modestly, and with the pure satisfaction of savoring every minute.
Just like life…it’s all about balance 🙂
Today’s Healthy Dose – 5 Minutes
That’s all it takes to stretch a little, breathe a little, walk a little, or exert your muscles a little. Do that a few times today. I promise you’ll be glad you did.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Please Stand Up
Even if is’t only for a second, just standing up then sitting down 20 – 30 times a day improves your posture, strengthens your core, keeps your joints mobile, and enhances your mood. Who’d a thought?
Today’s Healthy Dose – Happy Easter Sunday
Whether you celebrate Easter or not, today would be an exceptionally great day to spend some time with the people you love…just because.
A Healthy Dose 