By Thérèse Bolat
Have you ever stepped out of your house while rushing off to work or school in a frenzy, only to find a beautiful, quiet morning with a bright, blue, clear sky above you? Suddenly, just for a moment, everything stops and the worries and stresses of your day disappear – but only for a moment. Very quickly you find yourself back into that fight-or-flight state that we call just another typical day.
By Thérèse Bolat
Can’t focus? Memory fading? No energy or motivation?
Perhaps you need to get some good, restorative sleep tonight. When you sleep better, you will feel better, have much more energy, and see improvements in your mood.
By Thérèse Bolat
Some simple methods to support your immune system:
Keep the germs
away: Practice
good hygiene to prevent the spread of illness.
Wash your hands with soap and water and avoid touching your face, mouth, and
eyes.
Eliminate sugar: Most people are consuming enormous amounts
of sugar every day. Sugar weakens your immune system. Even a glass of pure
orange juice, often thought to help
by Thérèse Bolat
Spring is Arriving! Are Your Allergies Acting Up?
I love the spring, but for some, spring brings thoughts of itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, runny nose, congestion – seasonal allergies. Below I have listed a few gentle, natural interventions for allergy season. Hopefully this will help you get through the season with fewer symptoms. These recommendations are meant to be early-intervention strategies – and should continue throughout the season (or longer).
By Thérèse Bolat
Here is a wonderful, quick scrub you can make at home to keep your skin looking healthy!
By Thérèse Bolat
Here is another delicious homemade remedy to support your health!
By Thérèse Bolat
Autumn, my favorite season, is well under way. While it’s beautiful here in the northeast, I know what’s around the corner for many:
Dry, itchy, cracked, and raw skin
Sniffles, colds, and flus
Fatigue
Sadness or symptoms of depression during the winter months
Many of you are aware of the importance of vitamin D. Numerous studies have found that adequate vitamin D status is a key player in good health, while vitamin D deficiency is correlated with a weakened immune system and an increased risk of osteoporosis, cancer, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatigue, depression, and more.
By Thérèse Bolat
Low energy?
Ready to make some real changes and finally feel like you again?
By Thérèse Bolat
Quite often I am asked my opinion of the newest energy or metabolism-boosting product. Whether it is the latest product guaranteeing to help you lose weight quickly or something as common as the all-too popular energy drink, my advice is generally the same. Save your money, protect your health, and stay away from gimmicks. Here are some real solutions for your energy troubles.
A Quick and Effective Relaxation Technique to Calm Your Nerves Today!
This simple breathing exercise, called Respiratory Biofeedback, was designed by Dr. Philip Maffetone as a quick, yet extremely effective method of moving your body from a highly stressed or agitated state, to a quieter, calmer state in just five minutes.
…and Some Better Protein Sources
I am concerned about modern-day soy consumption. Many think of soy as a good, healthy protein choice. This is due in part, to studies over the years, which suggest that Asian women consuming small amounts of naturally fermented soy each day have a lower risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease. Cultures have traditionally incorporate