Jade rolling has recently grown in popularity in Western culture, yet the practice has been around since ancient Chinese medicine. Jade was used to draw out negative energy and balance one’s “chi.” It was also used on Chinese royalty to retain good spirits. Besides the historical background of jade, there are several proven health benefits. Aids in lymphatic drainage. Having…
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Superfood of the Week: Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are considered one of the healthiest foods, so it is no surprise that is also a staple superfood. These little seeds, which have a striking resemblance to poppy seeds, come from the Salvia hispanica plant. This plant is closely related to mint. Not only are they rich in nutrients, but chia seeds are rich in ancient history as…
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Review of Influenster’s Boss Babe Vox Box
Last week Influenster sent me their Boss Babe Vox Box filled with products to test and review. I was pleasantly surprised to find an array of beauty products that range from vitamins, to cleansers, and even spray in hair color products. I had never tried any of the products before I was sent them (though I had heard of few).…
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Superfood of the Week: Broccoli
Broccoli is considered one of the healthiest vegetables because it is packed with nutrients, so it’s no surprise that it’s considered a superfood. Broccoli is filled with fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, and calcium. The antioxidants it contains are known to fight cancer, vitamin C aids in iron absorption, and calcium helps control blood pressure as well as builds strong bones.…
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The Art of Affirmations
Many of us have thoughts throughout the day that are less than kind to ourselves. It could range from our appearance (“I don’t look so great today”), our personality (“I wish I could stick up for myself better”), our job proficiency (“I can’t do this presentation, I’m a terrible public speaker”), and so on and so forth. Negative thoughts tend…
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My Go-To Skincare Products
Finding the right skincare products and skincare routine can take years. I know for myself I’m still finding what works for my skin. I personally have dry and sensitive skin, so it’s important to me to find products that will hydrate and soothe my skin. Below are the products I use on a daily basis to keep my skin healthy…
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Superfood of the Week: Goji Berry
Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are a superfood rich in vitamins and minerals. The medicinal history of this fruit dates back to ancient China, where it was used to heal various ailments. Goji berries contain vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, iron, zinc, and antioxidants. They also contain all eight essential amino acids. They are high in protein; just one…
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Top 10 Spring Break Essentials
The end of winter is finally here and warmer weather is quickly approaching! It’s that time of year where college students are out on spring break and adults are looking to escape to a warmer climate. If you are going to Florida, Mexico, or really anywhere that is seventy-five degrees and up, these are your 10 must have’s for an…
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Superfood of the Week: Green Tea
Even though green tea isn’t technically a food, it is still considered a superfood for its amazing health benefits. If you need help waking up in the morning, green tea has a decent amount of caffeine (not as much as coffee though) and it won’t give you the jittery side effects of a caffeine overload. Green tea is a great…
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Superfood of the Week: Coconut
This week I’m kicking off a new blog post series that will come out every Monday, and that is… SUPERFOOD OF THE WEEK. I will highlight a superfood, the health benefits, as well as different ways to incorporate it into your diet. It’s important to try to eat as many superfoods as we can, though it can be daunting when…
