Wellness Series
4-5-6 Breathing
I love a good workout. No really, I do. The way your body feels after giving your all. The rush of endorphins. And the release of that day’s acute stress. But there’s one part, in particular, I love most. And that’s getting in tune with my breathing when I’m cooling down and stretching. I do…
Read MoreSweet Valentine’s Smoothie
Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly our most beloved holiday as a society. But no matter what your relationship status is today, you can always show yourself a little self-love. Curl up with your favorite book or movie. Treat yourself to a home cooked meal or your favorite take out. Dabble in a face mask or take…
Read MoreWhat is Holistic Health?
Whenever I tell people I work in holistic health and wellness, they always say “Cool…. But what is that?”
Read MoreWhat is a Holistic Lifestyle Coach?
Most people have goals that they would like to achieve, yet they have not met their goals for a variety of reasons. Receiving general life coaching is a great way to work through unmet goals. Holistic life coaching is specifically useful for health-related goals. These include feeling better overall, increasing energy, improving sleep quality, finding the…
Read MoreHow to Set New Year’s Goals that Actually Stick
How to Set New Year’s Goals that Actually Stick. New Year’s Goals have a notorious reputation of lasting about three weeks before being forgotten or given up on. If this is something that you struggle with (if you are an adult human then that is likely the case!), follow these tips below in the coming…
Read MoreGinger Hot Cacao
I love to drink hot chocolate, especially in the winter after coming in from shoveling the snow or a cold winter run. This ginger hot cacao version with ground ginger is delicious. And packs the added benefits of ginger with its anti-inflammatory and digestive health effects. Note that I’m recommending CACAO powder instead of regular…
Read MoreMindful Baking: No-Fail Peanut Butter Cookies
Christmas is truly upon us. Only a few days left to finalize holiday shopping, family gathering, and work event details. For most of us, it’s overwhelming and feels chaotic. And for some, this time of year can bring out our worst frustrations and lack of patience. Essentially everything we don’t want to be during the…
Read MoreGinger Tea for the Holidays
Ginger tea for the holidays? Last week, we talked about the wonderful properties of ginger. Ginger is among the healthiest spices on the planet. And in my opinion, one of the most delicious! It comes from a flowering plant originating in China. And is closely related to turmeric and cardamon. It is loaded with nutrients and…
Read MoreGinger Recipe – Ginger Roasted Parsnips
If you’ve ever lived in Pittsburgh, you know that cookies are something we Yinzers take very seriously. The Pittsburgh Cookie Table is a long lasting wedding tradition still going strong to this day. As the snow is falling and the holiday lights are on display, we’re warming our ovens getting ready to bake. A treat…
Read MoreDigital Detox for the Holidays
For the first time in many years, I’ve decided to take 13 days off between Christmas and New Years and not traveling. I’m feeling the need to really scale back my life right now and the holiday time is a perfect time to get back to what is really important to me. To jumpstart my…
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