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Wellness Wednesday: Healthy Cooking Essentials – Salad Spinner

Cooking at home can seem daunting, but can improve your health and save you money in the long run. In this series we will take a look at kitchen utensils and gadgets that can make cooking at home easier. Today’s gadget is the salad spinner. While a colander is great for draining pasta or washing […]

Gut Health & Immunity Lunch n Learn

Did you know that 70% of your immune system is located in your gut? The research showing the link between the microbiome – the bacteria living in your gastrointestinal tract – and a strong immune system is growing. The Standard American diet, which is filled with simple sugars and refined carbohydrates leads to a population […]

Fitness Friday: Exercise Equipment – Meditation Cushion

In the series we will go through a variety of mostly budget friendly equipment that you can use to set up a home gym, or even options to keep in your office. ⁠ The meditation cushion may seem like an odd addition to exercise equipment, but it’s a great tool for mind body exercise. It […]

Fitness Friday: Exercise Equipment – Slam Ball

In the series we will go through a variety of mostly budget friendly equipment that you can use to set up a home gym, or even options to keep in your office. ⁠ The slam ball is a great piece of resistance or plyometric equipment that is similar to the medicine ball. I’m personally a […]

Fitness Friday: Exercise Equipment – Dumbbell

In the series we will go through a variety of mostly budget friendly equipment that you can use to set up a home gym, or even options to keep in your office. ⁠ The dumbbell is kind of the standard piece of equipment for resistance and strength training. They are typically a bit pricier than […]

Wellness Wednesday: Healthy Cooking Essentials – Mason Jars

Cooking at home can seem daunting, but can improve your health and save you money in the long run. In this series we will take a look at kitchen utensils and gadgets that can make cooking at home easier. Today’s gadget is the mason jar. The mason jar can actually be super handy. It’s a […]

Fitness Friday: Exercise Equipment – Kettlebell

In the series we will go through a variety of mostly budget friendly equipment that you can use to set up a home gym, or even options to keep in your office. ⁠ ⁠ The kettlebell is a great piece of equipment for resistance and strength training. They are typically a bit pricier than other […]

Wellness Wednesday: Healthy Cooking Essentials – Crockpot

Cooking at home can seem daunting, but can improve your health and save you money in the long run. In this series we will take a look at kitchen utensils and gadgets that can make cooking at home easier. Today’s gadget is the crockpot. Truly your best friend for meal planning and on cold days. […]

Fitness Friday: Exercise Equipment – Foam Roller

In the series we will go through a variety of mostly budget friendly equipment that you can use to set up a home gym, or even options to keep in your office. ⁠ The foam roller is actually a versatile piece of equipment. It can actually be used to help increase instability for some exercises […]

Wellness Wednesday: Healthy Cooking Essentials – Immersion Blender

Cooking at home can seem daunting, but can improve your health and save you money in the long run. In this series we will take a look at kitchen utensils and gadgets that can make cooking at home easier. Today’s gadget is the immersion blender. This gadget is one of the pricier options in this […]

Fitness Friday: Exercise Equipment – Resistance Bands

In the series we will go through a variety of mostly budget friendly equipment that you can use to set up a home gym, or even options to keep in your office. ⁠ ⁠ Resistance bands are a super budget friendly and space saving way to incorporate resistance equipment into your routine. They are much […]

Figure Four Stretch

Engages the core and stretches the hip flexors, glutei, spine, and groin. source

Low Lunge Twist

Engages and stretches the side body, glutei, hip flexors and quads and increases spinal flexibility. source

Reclined Spinal Twist

Stretches the back muscles and glutei, and can strengthen abdominal muscles. source

Wellness Wednesday: Healthy Cooking Essentials – Citrus Zester

Cooking at home can seem daunting, but can improve your health and save you money in the long run. In this series we will take a look at kitchen utensils and gadgets that can make cooking at home easier. Today’s gadget is the citrus squeezer. This handy gadget allows you to squeeze lemons, limes and […]

Fitness Friday: Exercise Equipment – Exercise Gliders

In the series we will go through a variety of mostly budget friendly equipment that you can use to set up a home gym, or even options to keep in your office. ⁠ ⁠ Exercise gliders are probably the most budget friendly piece of equipment out there, retailing for $6 – $10. They are a […]

Guest Speaker Lunch n Learn: Supplements – Stress & Inflammation

The nature of stress has dramatically changed from prehistoric times. What was once acute instances has turned into a constant assault of stress. This leads to increased inflammation, an essential component for chronic diseases, and increased risk for both physical and psychiatric disorders. Finding healthful ways to cope with and manage stress, as well as […]

Wellness Wednesday: Healthy Cooking Essentials – Mandoline Slicer

Cooking at home can seem daunting, but can improve your health and save you money in the long run. In this series we will take a look at kitchen utensils and gadgets that can make cooking at home easier. Today’s gadget is the mandoline slicer. Have you ever had a recipe that you needed to […]

Fitness Friday: Exercise Equipment – Jump Rope

In the series we will go through a variety of mostly budget friendly equipment that you can use to set up a home gym, or even options to keep in your office. ⁠ ⁠ The jump rope is a great option for cardio that is both budget friendly and portable. It may not be quite […]