Stress is part of our everyday life. It can be stress like not finding a parking spot or spilling your coffee, or stress from the pandemic and all that entails. Or what we consider bigger stresses like losing your job or getting a scary diagnosis. Yes, stress is a part of our lives and it […]
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Combat stress with this cheap, easy and effective technique. You can do it anywhere, any time, and you can even teach it to your kids or grandkids. It’s deep breathing. The deep kind of breathing from your diaphragm – the kind that makes your abdomen move, not your chest. But we really shouldn’t be […]
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I’m stressed so I have terrible sleep. Or I have terrible sleep so I’m stressed. Which statement is right for you? Or maybe it’s both? What impacts the quality of our sleep? The hormone cortisol came up in my research, again. Cortisol is vital in helping our bodies regulate our sleep and wake cycles. Cortisol […]
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Where did this belly fat come from? I’m eating healthy food and exercising regularly. But there is definitely some extra belly fat. What’s going on? I posed this question in a Facebook group I am part of. Its called Flipping fifty and it’s a group for connection, support and motivation with tips and science for […]
Read MoreFeeling stressed? Can you carve out 10 minutes in your demanding day? Just 10 minutes of your crazy life that will reduce your stress, increase your metabolism, lower your blood pressure and improve your mood. Are you surprised that – “Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost […]
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Ever wish you could ask a licensed nutritionist some questions free of charge? Well your wish has come true today! Charity Elliott my wonderful daughter in law is doing a guest post for us today! I asked her 2 questions. #1. Which vitamins help our bodies cope with stress? #2. What should we eat […]
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Feeling stressed? Can you carve out 10 minutes in your demanding day? Just 10 minutes of your crazy life that will reduce your stress, increase your metabolism, lower your blood pressure and improve your mood. Are you surprised that – “Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost […]
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Is stress part of your life? We think it’s normal to have some daily stress. Add in the Christmas season and the lists of all the tasks to be done and it’s the perfect recipe for more stress. For the next 6 weeks I am going to share how I am coping with stress! A […]
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