Alive and Well Health and Wellness Blog Articles
Warm Hands Are Within Reach
Did you know that warm hands mean much more than a comfortable handshake? Warming your hands can actually have a positive effect on your health, your relationships, and your sleep! What scientists measure is the temperature of your hands indoors at a normal room temperature. By warming your hands, you can improve migraines, stress, insomnia, and even chronic pain. ...
Oct 02, 2017
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Ever Wonder About Avocado Oil?
The Power of Avocado Oil and How to Use It
Avocado oil is a nutrient dense oil that should be in everyone’s cupboard. It’s great for cooking, skin care and digestive health and offers more benefits than I can list. It might just be the next coconut oil. And you can get it at Costco!
What’s so great about avocado oil?...
Aug 19, 2017
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Shitake Mushroom & Butternut Squash Risotto (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Makes 6 servings
Looking for a crowd-pleasing main dish? You can't go wrong with a yummy Italian risotto! Many are heavy and calorie-laden with butter and cheese. But it is actually the process of using Arborio rice and ladling in broth that gives it that chewy, creamy risotto texture. You won't even miss the dairy in this amazing recipe! This delicious comfort food meets the needs of many special diets....
Aug 02, 2017
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Don’t Stress Out Over Summer
“Just relax--it’s summer vacation!”
That may have worked when I was a kid, but now I’m not so sure. Asking around, here are some responses I hear:...
Jul 26, 2017
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Energy Boosters and Zappers
In order to have a steady good supply of energy, we need several things to be in balance. Do a self-test to see what may be throwing you off!
Check Your Energy Levels:
...Jul 21, 2017
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Root Vegetable Hash
My family loves this nutrient-dense dish. It works well as a side for breakfast or dinner. The coconut oil gives it a sweet and rich flavor....
Jul 03, 2017
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Have a Mono Meal for Better Digestion
What exactly is a mono meal and why is it beneficial? To answer these questions, let's take a step back in time. You see our ancestors, for thousands of years, wouldn’t have had access to the diverse array of delicious foods we have every day at the supermarket....
Jul 01, 2017
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Pace Yourself for Workplace Stress
Maybe you’ve seen this headline recently: “Americans are working harder than ever.”
The average annual vacation days taken by Americans in 2016 is 16 days. This compares to 30 days in many countries, from France to Brazil. And in America, the average workweek is 47 hours.
So what are Americans doing with all this work time? ...
Jun 28, 2017
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