BEAUTY TALK: Oily Grandmas
Finding natural (and inexpensive) all-around beauty product can be really, really difficult. The most interesting thing is that most of the time you have no idea where to look. The only trusted source seem to be your mom, grandma and great-grandma, who all seem to already know all of the best kept secrets and tricks. The things they know that have been proven time and time again, over YEARS and tend to end up being passed down, generation to generation. One secret I was on the hunt for, was a natural product that would help me grow back my over-plucket...
Its all about those Zzz's.
Catching that Zzz time is SUPER important for you health and wellness goals! It plays a vital role in your mental health, physical health and quality of life. During sleep your body works to support healthy brain function and recovery of physical wear and tear. If you are not getting the proper amount of sleep, your ability to think, react, work, learn and interact with others is deeply impacted. Sleep is important for emotional well-being, healthy brain function, physical health and immune response as well as performance and safety. So don't stinge yourself out of it! Here are some yummy aids...
Brain Blues gotcha down?
Struggling with mental fatigue? Its easy to get bogged down by daily tasks and responsibilities, both in your professional and personal life. A tool we like to use and give to our clients is a gratitude journal. Every night take 5-10 mins to think and write about the positive things you have in your life. Review when you wake in the morning. Its hard not to find something to be thankful for and it refreshes your mindset to take your next day on with gratitude!
Its BATH TIME!
Training hard means sore muscles- taking the time to take care of your body after a great work out is equally important as the work out itself! One tried and true trick we use (daily!) is at the end of our day, ideally before bed, we have a hot epson salt bath and soak for AT LEAST 20 mins. The salts and heat help your body recover and alleviate strain for your next training session. Added plus? Add a touch of lavender essential oil and you will sleep like a baby! We encourage you to give it a try: