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Self-care is one of those things that’s seriously necessary, but completely underutilized. And, knowing how to do an abhyanga massage goes a long way to giving you at least one thing you can do in the realm of self-care. What usually gets a lot of folks though is the thought that they have to do…
In another post we went over Sun Salutation A (Surya Namaskar A) and why it’s a great starting point in any yoga practice. I closed it out by saying that moving from Sun Salutation A into Sun Salutation B (Surya Namaskara B) was an easy and natural progression. Both of these sequences are an amazing…
After taking Herbal Academy’s Introductory Herbalism course I have loved learning how herbs can help ease daily stresses and even help ease colds and coughs. Here are some different herbs you can use in herbal teas for stress relief. According to medical experts, stress is the root of all diseases! If we cannot escape them,…
The difference between low carb and keto is in the semantics really. You can be low carb and keto, but you aren’t always keto if you’re low carb. Some people do say they’re the same, but it really comes down to a few key differences… What is the carbohydrate intake threshold? Are you still eating…
We all know that change is necessary in life. Sometimes this can be difficult to swallow or accept, but it has to happen. Enter affirmations for change. It’s natural for us as humans to resist change (especially life changes) and cling tightly to the things we love. Once you realize that not everything will remain…
They say that what you constantly feed your mind has an impact on your subconscious mind. And, I think it’s true. This is why it is a good idea that on a daily basis, you take a little time to reassure yourself and to know where you are getting your own strength. It’s a great…
Save some money with this little trick. DIY recipes can be super easy to make and really economical as well. If you’re not sure what hair type you have don’t worry. This mask is great for all types and will help you have healthy hair. Are you trying to solve your hair problems by dealing…
You know that self-care is important, but you don’t know where to start. I get it, self-care can be tough to figure out, but don’t worry! That’s where this list of self-care activities comes in handy. Sometimes we get in a rut with taking care of ourselves and we can’t seem to get out. Taking…
Are you ready to lose that quarantine fluff? Check out High Intensity Strength with Cass on the Sweat App! I’ve started and stopped so many workouts over time, but I really want to get to a place of consistency. Even if it’s just consistently doing something and not so much focusing on the “plan”. However,…
Starting my journey to losing weight isn’t easy… but, it’s important to me. It’s important to show myself love and compassion. Will you join me? I wanted to start this journey by journaling my way along. Eventually, I’ll try to add videos, but I want to encourage others to start where they are and to…
Are you constantly dreading your period because your period cramps are borderline debilitating? Did you know that there are herbs and other things that may lessen the severity of your cramps? I didn’t either until I started researching herbal medicine. Having painful periods with your menstrual cycle is a very common thing for many women….
Hormones are a delicate thing and when they’re not quite balanced we, as women, can feel like crap. Working with an herbalist or medical professional to find the right combination of herbs for hormones is a great way to rebalance your hormones and support them to being healthy. As a woman, we’re told to see…
Over the years, I could not think of any better reason why lots of people are swooning over smoothies until the day I finally tasted them myself. I am fond of tasty, colorful juices, but ever since I tasted a better smoothie than the sugary ones down the road, I instantly became obsessed with it!…
So, you’ve got your mat and your block and maybe a couple of other yoga things, but where do you start? What poses are good for beginners or someone that’s never done a lick of yoga in their life? There are a lot of poses that are beginner-friendly or at least something you can modify…
Sadly, it is common for anyone to feel sleep-deprived sometimes. The benefits of sleep are greater than we give it credit for. Sleep deprivation happens when a person doesn’t get enough sleep, and this could be due to many different reasons, such as wrong body clock, busyness, and stress. The problem with sleep deprivation is…
Are you tired of TV dominating your life? Why not find some things to do instead of watching TV for the third hour today? Some days you just can’t help but stay inside all day. Whether it’s raining like cats and dogs outside or the heat is blistering or the cold is seeping to your…
Perhaps you’re someone who delights in collecting petals and leaves and then putting them in charming glass jars. Or you could be someone who loves reading herbal books and comfortable working with mortars and pestles. If you are, then you have the potential to become a herbalist! But how can you become one? What are…
Fall is here and those fall vibes are starting to go down to our bones. Do you feel the fall vibes yet? It’s that time of year again and everyone is ready to embrace all things “fall vibes” by breaking out the cozy sweaters, ugg boots, and fall scented candles! With the weather cooling off…
I’m not a fan of gimmicky dietary supplements like ‘detox juices’ or ‘skinny teas’. They are often backed with little more than hype (not real science) and don’t actually do much good for you health-wise. When I do use a supplement, it is one that has been thoroughly researched, and proven to work. Collagen peptides…
The one thing I’ve hated about some HIIT workouts is that they all involve a lot of jumping exercises that are tough on my knees. So, rather than doing all that I’ve been thinking of how I can make a low impact HIIT workout that I could do instead. HIIT (aka High-Intensity Interval Training) is…
Ever wake up and just feellll like your bloat was seriously out of control? Yeah, we’ve all been there girl. Perks of being a woman they say! But, we don’t have to suffer from belly bloat forever. Aside from nutritional supplements and food consumption, we can turn to yoga and practice a few postures each day…
Finding easy keto snacks does not need to be hard or difficult… Grab some of these items and keep them on hand at all times. Keto snacks are great to have around for those sneaky times when you’re feeling a carb craving coming on. I’m still finding that I need to keep simple snacks with…
I hate the word diet. It makes me think of something you start and stop repeatedly. And, while I want to show you how starting a keto diet is helpful for weight loss, I also want to convey that this is something you should try to do long term. Keto is a term that means…
It happens… people make mistakes all the time. But, you don’t have to be one of those people that end up making one of these no-no keto mistakes, right? Of course not. You can totally avoid these things. All it takes is a little knowledge about what kind of mistakes you can make when you…