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We’re about to go into some serious heatwaves (as if we haven’t already) and keeping up with health goals can feel daunting when all you want to do is sit inside of air conditioning. Here are some tips for getting the most out of wellness when it’s too darn hot

Looking to switch up your afternoon snack with something a little more nourishing? Give this smoothie recipe a whirl! Banana gives you low-glycemic sweetness (that means your blood sugar will rise gradually instead of all at once), maca is said to help boost energy and regulate hormones, nut butter gives you heart-healthy fats, protein and key nutrients, organic cow milk provides calcium while nut milks provide fiber along with an array of minerals, ground flaxseed, a superfood, gives you fiber, proteins and antioxidants (to name a few of its many benefits), while vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg are warming spices that help balance the coolness of the smoothie.

If you’re over 40 you may have been hearing the word perimenopause lately. It’s coming up for more and more women these days, and for good reason. Peri is a Greek word meaning “near” or “around,” making perimenopause the term for women’s transition to the menopause stage

We’re not talking about a transition of a few weeks here. We’re talking about a process that can last anywhere from four years to a decade, terminating with the onset of menopause. Menopause, in contrast, technically arrives in a single day – the day marking 12 months without menstruation for menopause-age women.

If there is one thing we all have in common these days, it is stress! The global pandemic has been a tipping point (in the wrong direction) for many of us. Whether fears about our health, financial concerns, or simply the frustration of being on “lockdown”, many of us are feeling the negative impact of living under enormously stressful conditions.

Achy joints and digestive issues are accepted as an unavoidable part of aging, while the truth is, inflammation is often the cause of our discomfort. Chronic inflammation is the root cause of a wide variety of illnesses

Not everyone is feeling the love for home and hearth while social distancing and sheltering in place. Yes, some people are mastering their puzzle skills, doing Tik Toc, #plankchallenges, and Marie Kondo-ing their homes; but for a growing number of people around the world, the constant onslaught of corona news, community mandated closures, financial stress, and lack of meaningful activities is really taking its toll.

Daily messages from our government officials and news outlets tell us the importance of social distancing and handwashing to help slow the spread of the virus. While we must heed this important advice, supporting your immune system is another important step to help keep this virus at bay. Your immune system depends on key nutrients to function properly, so while we are all keeping our social distance and staying home these days, it’s the perfect time to start focusing on improving your diet.

What’s All the Buzz About CBD? You might have noticed CBD products are a major trend right now, showing up everywhere from hair salons to doctor’s offices. Consumers have a myriad of options including oils, salves, gummies, tinctures, capsules and even vapes. Check out a google search of “CBD products” and you’ll see upwards of…