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The Not So Secrets of the Blue Zones and Why They Have the Highest Life Expectancy.
I wanna live forever! No I don’t actually but the Blue Zones are writing the book about living RIGHT. These “magical” zones are areas of the globe where people are living healthier happier longer lives and the rest of the world is asking why and how can I? Their secret is in the most obvious of reasons. What are the Blue Zones? In 2005 researcher, explorer and author Dan Buettner set out to find the areas of the world where people live the longest. After a few years traveling he was able to classify 5 regions who beat out the rest of the world in longevity. These regions are places…
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Purple Potatoes and 7 Other Pretty Purple Foods To Eat All Day Long.
Green foods get all the wellness attention but take a look at your new vegetable prom queen, purple potatoes and purple vegetables. I’m addicted to purple and I make no exception when it comes to foods. Purple vegetables house a ton of valuable vitamins and tend to be extra good for you. If you aren’t adding purple vegetables to your nutrient dense diet, you’re doing it wrong. Purple vegetables are Replacing Your Green Vegetables. Normally when you think about eating healthy you tend to stock up on green vegetables and fruits like spinach, kale, broccoli, avocado, green apples, etc. but the purple veggies need love too. Not only are purple…
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Super Moon, Blood Moon, Blue Moon, all the Moons… plus the Science and Spirituality behind them.
This coming Wednesday all the moons are happening. Did you get my full moon pun in the title!? Full moons make people crazy af. It changes the tides on the whole damn planet and it makes me feel like a loon. The science behind this moon(s) is incredible, but what’s even more incredible is the spiritual meaning of these moons and what they can mean for you in your life. What the hell is a super blood blue moon? I mean Hollywood needs to make a horror movie about this moon, stat. Here’s what you need to know: It’s a cosmic event! Last time a blue moon and a lunar eclipse…
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Easy Tips for Staying Hydrated in Winter.
Am I drinking enough water this winter? Next question. Staying hydrated in winter can be rough like your skin if you don’t drink enough water. See what I did there. Yes drinking enough water is important especially during winter. Aside from sticking post it notes everywhere to remind you to drink enough water, I’ve got some golden tips. The top tips for staying hydrated in winter. Pretend your British and enjoy some tea. Tea is actually the second largest consumed beverage in the world after water. With tea shops popping up everywhere loose leaf and convenient tea bag options offer an easy way to add some flavor to your water. Grocery stores…
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The Best Tea for Sleep That Isn’t Chamomile Tea.
Is chamomile tea effective to soothe? Absolutely, whatever helps you count those sheep but let me introduce you to a serious contender, Passi Flora tea aka Passion Flower tea. When Looking for a Sleep Tea or Sleepy Time Tea Chamomile Tea Tends to Be the Most Suggested. Not being able to fall asleep or having a shitty nights’ sleep is the absolute worse. Top reasons affecting your slumber include: thinking too much or problem solving (I do by best work at night) eating protein too close to bed time hormonal changes (enter night sweats) room temperature being too warm working out late caffeine still in your system – it takes 12…
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The Wellness Tourism Experience That Will Make You Want to Trade in Your Hotel for a Monastery.
To be clear, wellness tourism does not have to mean spending $5000 American dollars to sit in silence with strangers, drink clay and eat organic foods; I can just go to Portland for that…shout out Portland! Wellness tourism is a travel experience that puts you in a state of receptivity. Unfortunately in our daily lives we aren’t always able to sustain that feeling of openness unless you are Ghandi, Oprah or high. Wellness travel can start with the intention to unwind, experience a new culture, gain perspective on your life, or get away from the familiar. Travel reminds us that the world is way bigger than the 9 to 5, Starbucks latte, or weekend…
