Committed to Taking an Integrative Approach to Total Wellness
The 4 Pillars of Health
Nutrition
When it comes to nourishing your bodies choose ORGANIC when able. Avoid highly processed foods and check out the Integrative Health tips for a list of additives to avoid. Check out the Environmental Working Group Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen for guidance on which produce items have the highest levels of pesticides and which tend to be safer if not organic.
Exercise
Feel crunched for time? Don’t worry. Mini workouts through out the day may be just as beneficial as one bigger daily work out. Just get moving! Squats in the bathroom, jumping jacks while cooking, running in place during a zoom meeting (video disabled of course). When it comes to your health and exercise, there is always time.
Stress Management
There is an incredible group of herbs called ADAPTOGENS that work on the body’s physiological response to stress. They decrease cortisol, improve alertness (without the jittery stimulation of most caffeine filled energy products), increase mental clarity and even improve sleep! Holy Basil, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha..just to name a few.
Sleep Hygiene
Looking for a natural remedy to help you fall asleep easier but don’t want to rely on the heavily prescribed and addictive pharmaceuticals…try VALERIAN root, 400-900mg taken 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to bed can help you get the restful slumber you need.