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How to do sleep yoga for insomnia
Did you know that 7%-19% of US adults aren’t getting enough sleep? Why is sleep so important? People who don’t get enough sleep are at higher risk for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as a weakened immune system. Lack of sleep can also cause moodiness, clumsiness and lack of […]
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Morning Affirmation~Tomorrow I will be well rested and full of energy.
I had a bit of insomnia last night. This was a problem for me in the past, but hasn’t been for quite some time. The main thing that helped with my insomnia was sleep yoga. I’ll post an article on this later today. I also did nightly meditation. If you aren’t into either of these […]
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“Be the change you wish to see in the world” ~ the real meaning behind this famous quote.
As the world around us appears to be falling to pieces, we wonder what’s happened and what we can do to bring peace to our broken planet. This was forefront in my mind today, as I searched my past blog posts for a bit of motivation. Fate drew me to this past post, based on […]
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Morning Affirmation~ I workout because I love my body not because I hate it.
I absolutely love to hike and backpack. For me, it’s not exercising. It’s fun. It’s being in nature. It’s spiritual. It’s feeling the energy of the forest. But regular, scheduled, workouts. Nope, I don’t like that. I need to do that, but I really can’t stand workouts. I’m transitioning from day hiking to overnight hikes […]
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Morning Affirmation~ I am thankful to be choosing meals that support superior health.
Junk food is amazing stuff. It tastes great, easily accessible, and cheap. Did you also know it’s addictive? “Eating junk food alters the brain activity in a way similar to addictive drugs do, such as cocaine and heroin“. (1) Junk food contains “negative nutrients.” This means your body has to use essential vitamin and mineral stores in order […]
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1940’s Banana Bread ~ The Settlement Cookbook — The Purple Almond Kitchen
The latest post from my little recipe blog: Over the weekend, I had at some really sad looking bananas on my counter and decided to make a vintage banana bread recipe. I chose a recipe from the Settlement Cookbook copyright – 1940: Inside the cover of the book, was a bit of history of the […]
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Morning Affirmation~ “I enjoy living in a clear and uncluttered space.”
My little family has moved several times over the course of our lives together. In the 30 years I’ve spent with my better half, I’ve moved 11 times, with one of those moves to the wonderful country of England. I know for those of you in the military, that’s just a drop in the bucket. […]
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Why and How You Should Soak Your Beans, Nuts, Seeds, and Grains ~ Culturedfoodlife.com
Over the past few days, I’ve been in a back and forth, with one particular person, in the comment section of this post: Food Lies. I will be writing a longer post on what came about in the near future. However, many people in the comment section are under the impression that the foods on […]
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Morning Affirmation~ “I listen to my body and eat only when I am truly hungry.”
I like to snack at night. I think it is a stress related, calming mechanism. I’m hoping today’s affirmation will help me. “I listen to my body and eat only when I am truly hungry.” My better half goes to bed early, but I’m a late night lover. I’ve always liked to stay up late. […]
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Wholistic Living: The Truth About Coconut Oil
Many in the medical and government nutrition communities demonize all saturated fats, including virgin coconut oil. A journal article, dated January 13, 2020, from the American Heart Association, says “Coconut oil may be viewed as one of the most deleterious cooking oils that increases risk for cardiovascular disease. including coconut oil.” I want you to […]
