by Joanne Parker | Jun 12, 2018 | General Health, Gut health, healthy eating, mindfulness, Nourish, Nutrition, Stress, Thrive, Uncategorized, Wellness
Do you ever feel a bit “overextended” in the belly after a meal? Perhaps “gassy?” Have you ever carried a “food baby?”. Well, bloating is common. Up to 25-30% of people experience it regularly. It happens when you have trouble digesting. The symptoms come from...
by Joanne Parker | Jun 5, 2018 | General Health, mindfulness, Sleep, Stress, Thrive, Uncategorized, Wellness
I know! Meditation is the secret sauce to take your wellness up to the status of the elite gurus. It’s the “be all, end all” for the health of your entire mind-body-spirit. It’s the absolute must-do that is the only path to beating the infamous health-buster called...
by Joanne Parker | May 1, 2018 | General Health, mindfulness, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness
There are many relaxing herbal teas that would be great after meditation. Try any of these by steeping in boiling water: Green tea (has a bit of caffeine, or you can choose decaffeinated green tea) White tea (also has a bit of caffeine, or you can choose...
by Joanne Parker | May 1, 2018 | Empower, Fatigue, General Health, Gut health, mindfulness, Thrive, weight loss, Wellness
Well…yes, they do really work. The fact is, science shows definite health benefits for people who use mindfulness and meditation. Before we dive in, let’s just make sure we’re on the same page when we say “mindfulness” and “meditation.” “Meditation” is...
by Joanne Parker | Jan 25, 2018 | Fatigue, General Health, healthy eating, mindfulness, Nourish, Nutrition, Stress, Uncategorized, weight loss
If you often feel hungry, you are not alone! There are many reasons to feel hungry. Of course, the most obvious one is that you are actually physically hungry. Perhaps your stomach is empty, your blood sugar has dropped, and your hunger hormones are having a...
by Joanne Parker | Dec 5, 2017 | Fatigue, General Health, Gut health, mindfulness, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Thrive, Wellness
We all have some level of stress, right? It may be temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic). Acute stress usually won’t mess with your health too much. It is your body’s natural reaction to circumstances, and can even be life-saving. Then, when the...