Category: Wellness

Housework is something you either love or hate, but however you feel about it, it still has to be done.  Some people like it so much that they clean others people’s home for a living.   If you are lucky enough to be able to afford a cleaner that is great, but if not, which is most of us, here are a few ways to make the job simpler.  How to keep your home pristine.

how to keep your home pristine

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green garden, Dries Van Noten's garden

We’re taking a trip to the home’s exterior, to take a closer look at one of the most important parts of creating and preserving its curb appeal: the garden. If you’re getting concerned about all things environmental, it might be surprised that one of the greenest spaces can cause the most damage. Here, we’re going to look at some of the lousy gardening habits to get rid of, and how you can do it a little greener.

green garden, Dries Van Noten's garden

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healthy steps and conscious habits start at home, julie paulino design

You’ve probably heard the saying hundreds of times for good reasons.  Your body feels cleaner and stronger when your diet suits your needs.  Junk food cravings  – from a cheeky Chinese takeaway covered in gooey sweet and sour sauce to a yummy Italian pizza with a mountain of melted cheese – are only satisfying at the moment.  You know that if you rely a little too often on your favorite takeaway, your body begins to feel lumpish and tired.  Besides, you might also find that your tight pants have become a little tighter than they used to be.  And if you have children, you’ve undoubtedly observed what is referred to as the sugar rush:  An elevated period of agitation followed by crankiness, tantrums, and fatigue.  In short, you don’t need anybody to tell you about the advantages of a healthy diet for your family.  But it doesn’t mean that your kitchen is the only room of interest when it comes to building a healthy lifestyle.  On the contrary, if you want to encourage your family to stay healthy, you need to transform your entire interior decor, including but not limited to the kitchen.  Are you ready for a healthy and elegant style in your home?  Below, are a few healthy steps and conscious habits you can adopt to live a healthier life.

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Feeling a little sleepy? That could all be down to not getting enough sleep through the night. Sleep is just as crucial as plenty of exercise and following a healthy and nutritious diet when you are trying to be fit and healthy. If you are not getting enough shut-eye each night, then you could find that your overall health and fitness start to suffer.  Don’t worry if you have been struggling with your sleep recently.  Here are the top essential tips to help you sleep better, so you get a lot more zzzzzs in the future!

tips to help you sleep

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Philip Kingsley elasticizer extreme

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme

Philip Kingsley, hair elasticizer extreme

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme hair treatment is by far the best hair product I’ve ever used.  I find myself eager to wash my hair to compare the improvement in texture every time I use this hair product.  The instructions say to wet your hair, apply the elasticizer and leave it on for about 10 minutes.  It also recommends applying some heat for a better result.  I take it a step further and apply it on my damp hair at night and sleep with it on.  It’s really amazing to see how the hair gets softer, and more manageable every time I use it.  Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme is not for fine hair though.  I’ve also noticed that my hair detangles much easier, as a result, there is less hair breakage, my ends are healthy, and I can’t say greater things about this hair product.  If your hair can use more moisture, then this is the product you should try.

Vital Proteins Organic Bone Broth Collagen

vital proteins organic bone broth

I’m not a big fan of collagen supplements because I get the weirdest reaction to it, from headaches to little bumps under my backhand skin.  Yes, freaky but true.  However, this organic bone broth from Vital Proteins has only 9g of natural collagen, and I can tolerate it very well without those strange side effect.  If you are not familiar with the benefits of nutrient-rich bone broth, these are only a few: protects joint, good for the gut, maintains healthy skin, support immune system function, boosts detoxification, aids the metabolism and promotes anabolism… (source).

I’ve been wanting to start consuming bone broth, but the idea of having to make it from scratch was very discouraging.  Lucky Vital Proteins bone broth powder is easy to use, just add it to boiling water, add lemon and salt and it’s done.  You can also add it to tea, soup and sauces.  ” Vital Proteins Bone Broth Collagen is the first USDA Organic bone broth powder and is Whole30 Approved, MSG free, and low in sodium. Supplementing our diet to ensure that our bodies are enriched with collagen is an important key to good health and a full life.” VP.  I try to drink a cup every week.

Z: The Beginning of Everything

Z: The beginning of everything

While I’m anxiously waiting on the second season of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, I’ve been watching the witty and glamorous series Z: The Beginning of Everything.  If you would like to see the flamboyant Jazz Age of the 20’s, glamorous interiors, period fashion and the smart acting of Christina Ricci, this is a must-see biography show.  Christina plays the role of Zelda Sayre, a smart, forward-thinking young woman from the South who was way ahead of her time, who dreamed of leaving her little town.  She meets the unpublished writer F. Scott Fitzgerald (David Hoflin), marries him and moves to New York City.  “They live through a turbulent love affair, and their marriage-made in heaven, lived out in hell as the celebrity couple of their time. The series travels through the wild parties, the wicked jazz, the dissolute artists of the era, as well as the alcoholism, adultery, and struggle with dashed dreams and mental illness that characterizes their later years.” IMDb.

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healthy snacks to eat on the road

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle while on the road can be challenging, but it does not have to be impossible.  When traveling away from home, it is more important than ever to emphasize healthy habits by choosing healthy snacks.  Travelers should aim for a right balance of protein and good carbohydrates to achieve maximum satiety and nutritional value.  Here are ten of the best low-carb healthy snacks to eat on the road:

healthy snacks, egg bites

Starbucks egg bites

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