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Stress is something that we hear about all the time. When we tell people not to "stress themselves out", why do we do that? We know that stress isn't a good thing, but what exactly is it? Is all stress bad? How does it affect our bodies? How can we reduce stress? So let's get right to it. Stress can be defined as the body's response to a demand or a threat. This threat can be inside our bodies or outside of them. It can be a real threat or an imaginary threat. This is a key point to realize. Our bodies respond to...

Hey everyone, Jessie K here!  Today I'm going to share some helpful tips and things to keep in mind as you take this journey to wellness.  1. The road to wellness is not a straight path. There is no guaranteed, one-size-fits-all approach to wellness. Everyone is unique so the methods for achieving optimal health may differ from person to person. That said, there are certainly general things that can benefit your health no matter who you are, such as drinking enough water and getting enough rest. Turning these self-care basics into habits is what we are trying to promote. Just...

In the last post we talked about how Vitamin C is very helpful to our bodies when we fight infections. As we mentioned, citrus fruits like lemons and oranges aren't the only foods with Vitamin C in them. So we are going to share a few recipes for some delicious Vitamin C packed smoothies that will give you the boost you need to get well and stay well.  1. Very Berry Kiwi Smoothie (makes 1 serving) Ingredients:  1/2 cup frozen blueberries 3/4 cup frozen raspberries 1 cup frozen strawberries 2 kiwi fruit 1 cup OJ dash of chia, flax, or...

In our previous post, we touched on a few things that can boost your immune system.  For this post we want to focus on nutrition just a little bit. We aren't going to go into details about what foods you should and shouldn't eat. But we will share a few foods that you can add to your current diet for your benefit.  Alright, let's get started. There is a major vitamin that is important to include in our diets if we want to boost our immune system. That is Vitamin C. Here is a rundown on it: Vitamin C: This powerful...

  The immune system is the body's main defense mechanism against infections. It has the ability to recognize our own cells, while destroying foreign cells or microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. While the immune system generally does a good job of keeping us healthy, it cannot help us out as well whenever it is weakened. That is why this post and the next will focus on different ways we can boost our immune systems. But first, let's talk about some factors that weaken the immune system: Immune System Weakeners Dehydration Lack of Excercise Lack of Sleep Poor nutrition Poor hygiene (or...