The Cure to the Common Cold

I'm nursing a cold right now, which means my body is telling me to slow down. Sometimes we have to get quiet and listen to what our bodies are telling us. Right now mine is saying: "You've been going, going, going and it's time to rest." The cure is easy: lots of sleep, lots of liquids, vitamins and healthy foods. One trick my own health counselor taught me is to take some slices of peeled ginger root, put it in a mug of hot water, cover and let steep for about 15 minutes, then drink it up and go back to bed...in health and wellness

Energy

It's a vicious cycle—You know exercising will give you energy, but you're too tired to get your butt moving. My answer? Just do it. Energy was my number one health concern when I started this journey, and I've done everything else possible—eat better, drink more water, take supplements—and they all help, but nothing compared to exercising. So, I realized that I was sabotaging myself by not moving my body, I had the key and was just hanging out outside the door. So, I figured out what was holding me back, and I came up with ways to get past those things. So I joined the gym, and I've gone three times this week. It's a start! I can empower you to do it too, just ask.