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The term February comes from the Latin word “februum,” meaning purification, because the month is a time for cleansing. Coincidentally, February is also Heart Health Awareness month and the perfect time to purify your lifestyle for the year ahead.
One of the major mistakes people make when it comes to fitness is performing exercises with improper form. This leads to decreased results and a greater likelihood of injury. Bad form is often the result of attempting exercises that are too difficult for your current fitness level.
Winter is synonymous with soup – am I right? I love making a big batch on Sundays to last the week, and find myself dipping in for a hot cup as a mid-day pick-me-up. It’s more affordable than buying at a local cafe, and when you cook at home, you know exactly what’s inside. Seemingly healthy soups like a creamy mushroom or broccoli make us forget about the empty calories hidden inside (I’m not saying heavy cream isn’t delicious, but I’m also saying it’s not doing us much good).
“I’ll be happy once I lose these last 5-10 lbs.” Or “I’ll be happy once I get the next promotion”. Or “Once I can wear a size 4, I’ll love my body.” With New Year’s Resolutions and goal planning in full swing, focusing on achieving goals to achieve happiness is typical. But what if we have it all wrong? What if, instead of thinking success guarantees happiness, it was the exact opposite? What if, instead of waiting for success or achievement to bring you happiness, your happiness actually propelled you towards achieving your goals.
You’ve likely heard a lot about bone broth lately. It’s trending in the health and wellness world and is taking over shelf space in grocery stores – but all for good reason. The healing benefits of bone broth are many – it’s anti-inflammatory, improves joints, boosts immunity and promotes detoxification, promotes a healthy gut, hydrates the body, improves skin, hair, and nails, and the list goes on. But one of the best benefits, I think, is the rich, delicious depth it brings to almost any dish.
Even if you follow a regular fitness regimen, you may not be getting the most out of your routine. What you do directly before and after your workout can play a major role in your overall performance, as well as how your muscles react to the stress of exercising. Although they may seem like an afterthought, warm-ups and cool downs shouldn't be overlooked.
