by Joanne Parker | Apr 22, 2019 | menopause, Sleep, Stress, Thrive, Wellness
– and what to do about it Hormones are like chemical messengers, and govern nearly every cellular action in our body. While very important, our sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, are actually not essential for our survival. They’re...
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 | Jun 5, 2018 | General Health, Recipes, Sleep, Stress, Uncategorized, Wellness
Inhale directly Add up to 6 drops of undiluted essential oil to a handkerchief/tissue and inhale occasionally. Use up to 3 times per day. Steam inhalation Add 3 – 12 drops of undiluted essential oil to a bowl of steaming water. Inhale slowly and deeply...
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...