Wholesome Health

Photo by LYFE Fuel on Unsplash How many times have you gone up a flight of stairs and reached the top panting and gasping for air and had to rest before you could utter a coherent word? Probably as you sat there, you swore to yourself you gotta do better and start taking better care of yourself. Then in that moment you go out and buy a skipping rope or enrolled in a gym so you can get your cardio in only to quit a month later.   Or maybe the working out part is not the issue and like me, it’s the food part because your sweet tooth, carb and meat loving self gets in the way? We all strive to better our health at some point in our lives and if you haven’t, you’ll get there eventually. Or maybe you are the smart ones that have been into healthy living all your life. Well, in that case, congratulations. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has many advantages such as: reducing risk of disease, increased mood and energy and weight loss. Yet knowing all this, it can still be a challeng...

I LOVE the holidays. I love the holidays so much the moment it’s over, I start looking forward to the next year holidays. I mean, what’s not to love about it? - The food, the people, the Christmas movies, the lights and decorations. There is just something about this season that seems to make things brighter - literally and figuratively. In the midst of this ravaging pandemic that is COVID-19, we could use some holiday cheer. While most of us will probably not be able to partake in parties like we are used to and probably have to spend without a family members being physically there, there are a few tricks and trips we can apply to ensure we all stay safe and disease free.  1. Mindfulness   The holiday season if filled with activities such as nativity plays, parties, gift buying, Christmas pageants, entertaining out of town guests on top of daily activities. This can get overwhelming. To make sure you are not boggled down by the motions that come with the season, ensur...

http://negativespace.co/?ref=pexels Long gone are the days where you had to physically visit offices in order to get service. Over the last few years, the advancement of technology has revolutionized the service industry far beyond our imagination. Through internet connection, we are now able to order just about anything conceivable from anywhere in the world. At the click of a button, a consumer can learn about what they seek or get almost anything without moving from their location. If you wake up today with a hankering for Swiss chocolate, all you have to do is go online, order, wait a few days for delivery and you could be enjoying your chocolates. In certain cases, if you pay extra shipping, your chocolates will be delivered even sooner. Short of performing unsupervised surgery, there is little technology cannot do. This ease of use transcends through different industries from retail all the way to service industries such as wellness and healthcare. In the current digital age, peo...

https://burst.shopify.com/@hgeddes8   Here you are logging in your runs, impressed at the number of miles displaying on your fitness watch for the week. There is only one problem, your knees pop, crackle and hurt every darn time you move. This can be a bummer when you are an avid runner.  Worry not! There are certain remedies you can employ that will get you on the mend fast and allow you to run faster and better. What are these remedies you ask?    Ice Ice Baby The ice in your freezer is not just for cooling your mojitos or your cocktail of choice. Put a few ice cubes in a bag, cover with a cloth and ice that knee. Apply the ice pack for approximately 15 minutes every 3 hours. Ensure to elevate the knee to get the pressure off the joint. Reduce inflammation, cut down on the pain.  Tape If you are a fun of vibrant colors, this one is for you. Ever heard of kinesiology tape? If you've been near competitive athletes you have probably seen it. They are the colorful...