Blog tagged as Healthy Living

Nuts are an easy, heart-healthy snack for wherever you are.  Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, macadamia, cashews, pecans, the options are endless! 


Health tip: it is important to choose raw or dry-roasted nuts. 

Adding chocolate, sugar, and/or large amounts of salt to your snack can cancel th...

06.17.22 12:10 PM - Comment(s)
Fountain of Youth: Watering Tracking 

Did you know water is vital for cell function? It brings nutrients and oxygen in and out of the cell in your body and without the water, the cells would die. 


Check out this short video to see if you are drinking enough water, then take action and track your water for the week!


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06.16.22 10:00 AM - Comment(s)
Fact or Fiction? 10,000 steps debunked.

There are numerous benefits to physical activity… but how many steps do you need to take in a day to reap the benefits?                 


For many years 10,000 steps per day has been viewed as the daily benchmark for physical activity. In comparison however...
06.06.22 09:15 AM - Comment(s)
[Video]-The Benefits of using Nature as Therapy

A great way to alleviate stress is by engaging with nature. Watch this video on the power of nature as therapy. Try out one of two of these tips and monitor how you feel!

05.30.22 10:57 AM - Comment(s)
5 Day Mindfulness Challenge

Take a moment each day to practice the mindfulness exercises below. Pay attention to how you feel at the end of the 5 days!​

Brush your teeth mindfully. Notice how the bristles feel on your teeth. Experience the sudsy toothpaste in your mouth. What else did you notice or feel?

04.19.22 12:00 PM - Comment(s)
De-clutter to De-stress
With the recent popularity of minimalism and books like The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, de-cluttering and cleaning up are ever more common topics in print and in media. Many people are drawn to the idea of a simpler life with less stuff. You might be wondering if de-cluttering ...
04.18.22 08:21 PM - Comment(s)


Farmers Markets are a great way to walk through with friends and family and expose everyone to FRESH, LOCAL, and ORGANIC produce at low costs!  


PLUS! You choose...

04.16.22 09:55 AM - Comment(s)
21 Day Strength Training Challenge

Strength training gives you endless health benefits, from more energy, better metabolism and more. (You can watch our video for more benefits.)


Ready to get started incorporating more strength training into your daily schedule? Challenge yourself to a 21 day workout routine. Simply use this tracking ...

03.31.22 09:30 AM - Comment(s)
Heart Health Recipe Guide 

This blog originally appeared on motionconnected.com

We scoured the web looking for recipes that are not only delicious, but are also quick to make, require only a few ingredients and most importantly, are heart-healthy!


**Quick Guide: incorporate these foods into your diet to boost your heart he...

03.12.22 04:04 PM - Comment(s)
Living Naturally Well: Understanding the 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing

Health and wellbeing is more than just going to the doctor for an annual checkup. Wellness is an active process.

   —"Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence." - National Wellness Institute

03.04.22 09:43 PM - Comment(s)