Today is called the beginning of the New Year. According to the Gregorian calendar, the page has turned, schedules reset, numbers change and New Year’s goals and intentions are expected to form on cue. And yet, for many people, January does not feel like a beginning at all. Why is that? The body is still tired. The earth is still…
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How to Care for You (& Yours) All Winter Long 3 Tips for Winter Self-Care
Winter can be a beautiful and contemplative season, but it is often difficult to enjoy it with the cold temperature and various illnesses in the air. Luckily, it is entirely possible to enjoy a picturesque winter season with a few simple steps! This guide will give you all of the self-care tips you need to enjoy winter today. One of…
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5 Superfoods to Minimize Common Winter Illnesses Healthier Winter Eating Tips
The term, superfood, is reserved for foods that are very nutrient dense, and full of vitamins and minerals, especially if purchased as organic foods. During the winter, certain superfoods go perfectly with a lot of seasonal recipes. Add to that, they contain important nutrients to fight off illnesses all season long and thus are highly recommended for consumption. In this…
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New Year, Same Ole You?!? Here's Why Your New Years Resolutions Never Come into Fruition...
Let’s be honest…We’ve all done it. At some point in our lives, we’ve all gotten super amped up about the New Year by writing down our goals and either keeping them to ourselves or maybe sharing them with a trusted friend or loved one toward helping us bring them to fruition. With the start of a new season, now is…
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Best Herbs for Holiday Dishes Rosemary, Basil, Mint & Thyme
Check out these fresh or dried herbs for your holiday dishes. Although there are available year-round, during the winter, the following herbs are easier to find and go perfectly with a host of holiday recipes. Below, we’ll briefly cover rosemary, basil, mint, and thyme. Rosemary One herb you will see used often in winter recipes is rosemary. This is because…
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Winter Workout Blues: 5 Reasons to Keep Exercising… The Importance of Movement Even During the Winter Season
None of us can deny that cold weather workouts are far more challenging then summer workouts. During the winter season, our bodies lose heat faster, and it may be challenging to maintain the core temperature of our internal organs as we work out. This is why working out in cold weather requires some added preparation starting with wearing more layers…
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Do You Fail When It Comes to New Year’s Goals…? Why the Winter Solstice is The Ideal Time for Goal Setting...
Solstice is defined as “an event in which a planet’s poles are most extremely inclined toward or away from the star, it orbits,” which in our case is the sun. (NationalGeographic.org) Today (12/21) is the Winter Solstice or the first “official” day of winter here in the Northern Hemisphere. In many traditions, this day is considered the best day to transition to the new season…
