“Where’s the Joy at?” – Edge Column
(originally published in The Edge magazine, page 2 in June/July 2022, Edition #343) by SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT For the last month, I’ve been sitting here racking my brain on HOW can I talk about “Joy” with everything that we’re still dealing with, without appearing inauthentic, out of touch, and[...] |
Preparing and Prospering in the Future with Novel Viruses: A Sobering Truth
Right now, many are pretty shocked at the death toll COVID-19 is racking up around the globe, especially in Italy. With many media outlets super-hyping this disease, many are afraid of getting this and wonder “If I get this, am I going to die?”. Some things to consider with this,[...] |
Supporting the Immune System Naturally in Spring 2020 and during times of Fear
Right now at the forefront of our minds is the sickness going around the globe. While yes this is a pandemic, the last thing you need to be doing is panicking. Panic, and stress in general, really diminish the immune system’s ability to do its job. When we are in[...] |
Learning the difference between Vegan and Vegetarian
As a person who prefers to eat meat for at least two meals of the day, I never really cared about veganism or vegetarian diets. Several months back a colleague of mine named Sarah kept emphasizing her shift towards the ‘vegan’ lifestyle, and started preaching about abandoning ‘animal cruelty’. I[...] |
Make Time for Better Health on Busy Days
(Family Features) Fitting in time to exercise and eat sensible meals can be impractical, if not impossible, when the demands of daily life get in the way. If busy days limit your ability to live as healthy of a lifestyle as you desire, take charge by squeezing in fitness and[...] |
6 Tips for Keeping Anxiety in Check This Holiday Season
For many of us, anxiety makes holidays harder, and in turn, holidays make anxiety worse. But you can’t simply avoid every family gathering, which means you need to find ways to cope. Rather than suffering in silence, use these tips to keep your anxiety under control this holiday season: [...] |
“The Seasons are a changing”… 4 Simple Tips for Supporting You this Fall, Naturally.
Every 2 months we go through a seasonal change where the environment around us changes, and during this transition time, our bodies have a tendency to get a little weaker and for some stress seems to get to us more. According to Ayurveda, this is a great time to do[...] |
Vegan-Friendly Foods For Healthy, Glowing Skin
It’s a well-established fact that nutrient-rich whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats are good for your skin. But some foods are better for our skin than others. Which nutrients, in particular, should you be on the lookout for? Here, we take a look at some of the most[...] |
Diet and Nutritional Tips for later-Summer (7/23-9/7) and after the Seasonal Change from 7/7 to 7/23
Every two months we go through a seasonal change. During these times we want to ease the burden on our digestive system and also allow for it to recharge. One of the best foods during a seasonal change is Kitchari. It’s a gentle and effective way to not only cleanse[...] |
Top Tips for Making the Most of Your Golden Years
While nobody would ever choose to be unhappy or unhealthy, sometimes it feels like there isn’t much say in how age takes a toll. While we can’t control everything, there are many choices we can make to help ensure we enjoy the best possible situation as we grow older. Thankfully,[...] |