There’s never a better time for giving these days. Helping others out and giving back to the community are selfless acts that benefit both sides. And though it’s clear the recipient’s life will be made better by someone else’s good deed, seeing how it affects the giver may not be so easy to see. According to researchers, the link between giving, better health, and happiness is real. And while some people just love doing things for others, it’s good to know your body and mind can benefit too.   Makes Us Happier Doing for others or altruism activates the brain’s pleasure-feeling response. T ..read more

Supporting locally owned businesses helps keep the community thriving. Do you shop locally? While the convenience of a big box store is enticing, spending money, and sharing the love for small businesses (online retailers and brick-and-mortar) in your area is important to help keep them afloat. Plus, small businesses have a big impact on the local community. Here’s how.   The Local Economy Small businesses can improve the local economy in several ways and are an asset to the community.   Tax Dollars Communities require tax revenue to maintain infrastructure and support civil duties ..read more

Shopping early isn’t a bad idea if it means less stress leading into the holiday season. Maybe the stores putting out holiday merchandise and announcing sales in October are onto something. Or maybe everyone’s just excited for the holiday season to arrive. Either way, spending money, family, and social gatherings, beating the crowds, travel, eating, and hosting all contribute to stress during the holidays. Save time, stress, and money with these 6 tips to tackle holiday stress before it becomes a thing.   Make a Holiday To-Do List Keeping yourself organized can help reduce stress surround ..read more

Don’t lose sleep over daylight savings time with these 5 tips. Falling backward during daylight savings time is the more accepted season of the year. Losing an hour of sleep can be difficult, but gaining an hour feels like a gift. Still, daylight savings time brings challenges regardless of the season. Getting darker earlier and light later not only confuses your kids, but also your circadian rhythm. Taking steps to prepare early can help you and your family adjust to daylight savings time with ease. 5 Sleep Tips for Daylight Savings Time The obvious first step is to remember to change your c ..read more

Though sugar isn’t bad for you, having too much can contribute to some major health risks. While there’s no one food, food group, or ingredient you can blame for getting sick, gaining weight, or worse, developing a chronic disease, eating, and drinking too much added sugar can increase your risk for all these things. There’s a difference between added sugar and foods naturally found in food. Most foods that naturally contain sugar also contain other nutrients that are good for your health – think fiber, water, protein, dietary fats, vitamins, and minerals. Added sugar provides little nutrition ..read more

Magnesium is vital for the brain and body, but did you know this mineral is also involved in the health of your bones, blood sugar, sleep, and even exercise? You already know vitamins and minerals are important for optimal health. Nailing down specific ones can benefit you. Let’s give Magnesium a little love and focus on how this micronutrient mineral is helping you feel and be your best. Magnesium is involved in at least 300 bodily processes including energy production.[i] It’s the 4th most abundant mineral in the human body, the majority of which is stored within bones and teeth, followed by ..read more

Support Your Joints Naturally. Joint health is important for youthful aging. Your joints have been one of your biggest supports your entire life, helping you walk, move, sit, stand, jump, and whatever else you enjoy doing. After a while wear and tear takes a toll, making once simple tasks more difficult Fortunately, there are ways to support your joints and keep you moving more freely. Here is how to support joint health so you can stay active and keep up with your peers.   Put Ice on It Cold therapy has long been used to promote ease of joints and reduce swelling. Apply an ice pack for 1 ..read more

Most people have heard of the statement “Sleep Like a Baby.” Actually, babies only sleep for 45 minutes at a time. The truth is babies do sleep well, and most people wish they could sleep half as much as they do. While infants need upwards of 14 hours of sleep each night, 7-9 hours is sufficient for most adults, here’s why. Importance of sleep Sleep is essential for healthy living. It’s during sleep that the body and mind has an opportunity to rest, restore, and repair. Adequate sleep also helps you stay healthy, energized, and refreshed. Plus, without adequate and consistent sleep, the brain ..read more

5 Ways to Balance Glucose and Support Your Metabolism Naturally Many of us have the best intentions and plans for a long, healthy life. Yet sometimes we may not find ourselves in the best health situations. Anyone who practices healthy habits knows that good health doesn’t fall on your doorstep — it takes time and effort, but it’s well worth it. The key to managing your health is through lifestyle modifications, behavior change, and practicing healthy habits. It’s amazing what a little bit of effort will do to your quality of life and energy levels. Natural metabolic support is essential for m ..read more

With summer winding down and kids heading back to school, there is no better time than now to make immune system support a part of your everyday routine. Germs are inevitable, but with proper hygiene, nutrition, and immune supporting supplements, you can keep your household healthy through the fall. 5 Ways to Support Your Immune System Eat a Balanced Diet Micronutrients (antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals) and macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats) are essential for the health of your immune system and must be acquired through your diet. A balanced diet consists of lean protein (t ..read more