As a Registered Nurse and Whole Health Coach, I have observed that most people are unhappy with some aspect of their health and it distracts or prevents them from fully focusing on their major life goals. It happens to me too!
Dealing With Changes
Last year, I began experiencing weight gain for the first time in my life. Even though I was eating cleaner and exercising more than I ever had, my weight began to gradually creep up. So I began a 21-day cleanse in an attempt to reset my metabolism and balance my hormones. The results were weight loss (pounds and inches), improved sleep, glowing skin, significant improvement in energy, and several new habits that stuck with me long after the detox was done.
The Simple Health Detox
My experience was so positive – and evidently noticeable – that my three adult children decided to join me in my next detox to try it out for themselves. This time it was a 30-day detox: I gave them a brief overview, a list of supplies they would need, and checked in with them every 2-3 days on what to do next. Although each participated for different reasons, all three were enthusiastic about their results. When our friends and acquaintances continued to ask us how to do the detox, we decided to create a simple plan that others could follow…and the Simple Health Detox was born.
Detoxification Supplements
As a wellness advocate for over 30 years, I have tried dozens of detoxes for a variety of reasons and I can tell you that they are not all created equal! Neither are the shakes or supplements used. This is why we are proud to partner with the labs at Thorne Research – internationally renowned for their exacting quality, purity of ingredients, and lab conditions – to bring you the delicious shakes and gentle supplements that are part of the Simple Health Detox. These supplements and shakes are only available through healthcare providers and are far superior to something you can just pick up in a health food store.
Evidence-Based Research
When trying to help out our body with something like a detox, I think it wise to use a system that mimics the natural system our body uses to make corrections. It should be slow and gentle. It should be long enough to rest your system and nourishing enough to rebuild it. As an RN, I appreciate evidence-based research, products, and programs and am a natural skeptic for one size fits all cures, but I do believe that there are certain behaviors which could benefit almost everyone who uses them.
Slow, Gentle, Effective
Gently eliminating toxins while letting your body rest, recover, and rebuild is beneficial even if you intend to go right back to your previous eating and lifestyle habits. However, if you are looking for an even more impactful change – one that will allow you to gain a new awareness of your body and what it needs to function at peak performance, as well as the ability to create new habits that will keep you feeling great – then a 30-day detox is a great vehicle to take you there!
Benefits of Detoxing
Weight & Inch Loss
Improved Sleep
Clearer Skin
Mental Clarity
Energy Boost
Improved Digestion
Less Bloating & Puffiness
Relief from Headaches and Joint Pain
Still Curious?
If you would like to learn more about why everyone needs to detox, and how you can do so simply and effectively, read the article “Why Detox?” And be sure to sign up here for more information or to register for the Simple Health Detox.
Emotions are strong. Stakes are high. Opinions differ.
But something has to be done. A decision must be made, a problem must be addressed, an idea needs evaluation. But how do you communicate to a boss who only wants her words to come out of your mouth? What happens when you’ve made a mistake? Is there a way to get what you need at home or work without getting control and forcing your opinion?
When I was a little girl, my mom used to tell me each morning as I headed off to school: “Think Pretty.” As I became older, I came to understand that she meant that I should think about lovely things: the good – not the bad, the beautiful – not the ugly. That I should look for the “pretty” every day.
Since Mother’s Day was this past Sunday, I have spent a lot of time thinking about my mother and the best way to honor her. This year has been especially difficult, as she was recently diagnosed with dementia, which is the loss of cognitive functioning to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities.
In many churches this past Sunday, they lit the Candle of Hope to signify the beginning of Advent. If you are a person of the Christian faith, hope is what Christmas is all about…But hope isn’t reserved for religious circles. It seems that people have always felt that hope is an antidote to the evils of the world. And now that science is on the side of hope, you might be surprised at what two decades of research has found out about this four letter word.
This is the time of year we talk about Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward Men (and Women!) But for most people, this holiday is anything but peaceful! We already lead stressful lives that are jam-packed, and now we need to find time to bake, decorate, plan a party, and shop for presents. According to a national survey released by the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly half of all women in the United States experience heightened stress during the holidays at great risk to the health of their minds and bodies. Several years ago a major news network released a poll that said that 45% of Americans wished they could just cancel Christmas because of the associated stress that came with it. Sad, right? Despite repeated warnings about the effect of stress on physical and mental health, surveys show that people are engaging in unhealthy behaviors to manage stress more than ever before – especially during the holidays!
Do you ever feel like your brain is in overdrive – thoughts flying around so fast that you can’t catch them? Well, this morning I woke up with a racing mind, excited about a new project I was working on. But unfortunately, my racing mind was accompanied by a racing heart, which is not ideal for my health, or my creativity. So I thought I’d share the mindful meditation I used this morning to combat that overwhelmed feeling. This simple 10 minute meditation is a great way to quiet your mind and open your heart to be able to focus on what’s right with you…beginning with your great brain!
