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 12, 2018 | Gut health, healthy eating, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness
Beat belly bloat with this dairy free creamer. Ingredients 1 can coconut milk ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened 2 tbsp cacao powder, unsweetened ½ tsp peppermint extract or essential oil (food-grade and safe for internal use) 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup...
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 | 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...
by Joanne Parker | Oct 8, 2017 | General Health, Gut health, healthy eating, Recipes, Wellness
Serves 2 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1 cup oats 1 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 tablespoons hemp seeds ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 banana, sliced ¼ cup chopped walnuts Blend blueberries in the food processor until smooth. Mix blueberries,...
by Joanne Parker | Oct 8, 2017 | General Health, Gut health, Metabolism, Nourish, Nutrition, Wellness
If there was ever a call for “digestive health,” this is it! Yes, it’s true. Your gut is considered your “second brain.” There is no denying it anymore. And because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve,...