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3 years of questions, 3 years of answers….sort of
It’s official! Full Bloom Acres has officially been in business for 3 years! I’ve been a Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach for 3 years! I thought it would be fun to go through some of the biggest ah-ha moments I’ve had over these last 3 years of coaching people.
Take the (Cold) Plunge: Benefits of Cold Showers
There's no denying that the idea of taking a cold shower can be daunting. The thought of stepping into a stream of icy water may send shivers down your spine, but if you're looking for a quick and easy way to boost your overall health and wellbeing that has an array of science-backed benefits, cold showers might be just the ticket.
The cards are stacked against you, my friend
The cards are stacked against you, my friend. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the sooner you can accept this reality, the sooner you can move forward and get off the hamster wheel. When it comes to your health, it’s time to take back your control.
Your goal is like a knife…use it wisely.
Do you ever feel judged by the goals you set for yourself? In today’s article, we’re putting a stop to that! It doesn’t do anyone any good to downplay your goal or your feelings around your goal. When I know what you are trying to accomplish, I can be a better coach. That means you get better and faster results.
Can your gut health impact muscle healing?
In a new study by Harvard, they found this to be the case. This is great news for athletes and anyone who has muscles! Isn’t it amazing how the gut is linked to so many things?! Let’s dig in…
Boost Immunity with these Five Healthy Mushrooms
Mushrooms are nature’s miniature pharmaceutical factories and have been used by our ancestors as medicine for thousands of years. Today, we’re digging into 5 medicinal mushrooms that can help boost your immune system naturally.
Health insurance f’d you up
Intentionally working to prevent disease doesn’t have to suck. It doesn’t have to be expensive or suck all the fun out of your life. Today, I’m tackling the massive topic of health insurance: how it has f’d us up, how to get out of the system, and why it matters.
The one reason you didn’t hit your goal…
What if there was only one reason why you did not or are not hitting your goals? I’m not sugar-coating this. Today, I’m sharing with you THE reason you’re not hitting your goals and how to change that.
Baily, the miracle dog
Today, I invite you to join me as we remember and honor Baily, our miracle bulldog! It’s been just over a year since she left this Earth and it’s taken me this long to come up with the words to express how much she meant to me. I’m not sure this even does it justice. If you had the honor of spending time with this sweet girl, this will be a good trip down memory lane. If not, I’m pleased to officially introduce you to Baily, our miracle bulldog!
Looking at the world through gut-colored glasses
When people hear that I’m a “gut health practitioner”, they often wonder why I’m wasting their time talking to them. They want to lose weight or improve energy, not learn about digesting food! Everything you want to do in life will be better, easier, and more rewarding if you become a food digesting super-star!!! Let’s look at how a gut-centered approach could be the missing link in your story.
Five Ways to Stop Sugar Cravings in their Tracks
Have you ever had a sugar craving so intense that you feel shaky, uncomfortable, or off until you eat something sweet? If you answered yes, and you’ve been in the position where a sugary treat is required to feel normal, you’re likely dealing with imbalanced blood sugar. Let’s talk about how to kick those cravings to the curb!
We can no longer get all our nutrients from food
The world we live in today has made it extremely difficult to be healthy by simply eating food. Many of the foods available in grocery stores are not actually foods. Check out this week's blog article for the latest research and how nutrient deficiencies are leading to some of the most common health issues.
5 myths about hiring a coach
Today, I wanted to tackle some common myths I hear about hiring a coach. These could be applied to any type of coach - personal trainer, business coach, mentor, or maybe even a health coach (wink wink). Maybe you’ve had some of these thoughts. Great! Let’s clear it up!
Amazing diversity: L-arginine supports heart health, erectile dysfunction… and now Long Covid
For decades L-arginine has been used in nutritional supplement blends to support muscle growth, heart health and erectile dysfunction. Now a new study has examined L-arginine with regards to a new medical condition—Long Covid.
What to do when your brain is full
Sometimes I catch myself just staring off into space. There’s this feeling that comes over me. Nothing is wrong. I just can’t seem to figure out what to do. When I break down what is happening in my mind and my body during these instances, I think it comes down to having too much going on in my head. Too many thoughts. Too many options. Too much everything. Today, I’m going to teach you how to handle these situations.
The food industry is trying to kill you
Notwithstanding decades of mounting evidence, most people still refuse to consider just how much damage is being done to their health by regularly consuming processed foods. Here are five studies published in 2022 that may convince you to reduce processed food consumption—and hopefully increase consumption of fresh, natural foods.
Why Sleep Deprivation Can Sabotage Your Health
Despite the common wisdom that sleep is important for overall health and wellness, in our over-scheduled, non-stop modern lives, we often trade precious sleep for other endeavors, like social media scrolling, mindless television, or completing your to-do list. Today we’re diving in to what is adequate sleep, how can it sabotage your health, and things you can do to improve your sleep hygiene.
Your most powerful tool for stress
Since it’s pretty safe to assume we’re all a little stressed right now, whether it’s from checking things off your holiday to-do list or just trying to stay on top of all that’s going on in the world, I thought it would be a great time to revisit one of the most basic things we can do to reduce our stress - breathing. In this article, I’ll walk you through four breathing techniques to help calm your mind and your body.
What’s in my medicine cabinet?
Come on in! Take a look inside my medicine cabinet for cold and flu season! I have learned to work with my body, taking every chance I get to strengthen my immune system. But I also have things on hand to help with the symptoms should I get sick. The things I use are both natural and strengthening to the body.
3 Steps to Prepare Your Body for Cold & Flu Season
As we enter fall and winter, the misnomered cold and flu season, we must pay special attention to nourishing our bodies and supporting our immune systems. In today’s article, we’ll review three steps you can focus on to prepare your body for a time of heightened illness so you can remain strong and healthy!