Wellness

  • 5 Ways to Reduce Waste

    5 Ways to Reduce Waste

    A GUEST BLOGPOST by Eryn Grace Hi all, I’m Eryn! I am an elementary school teacher living in Iowa City with my husband.  Just like my sister Elsa, I am passionate about wellness and living life to the fullest.  I am stepping in to write a guest post on a topic I care a…

  • Adaptogens

    Adaptogens

    What are Adaptogens? Adaptogens are a group of herbs that possess properties to help you ADAPT TO STRESS, hence the name.  Many adaptogens come in a powder or supplement form for you to easily ingest!  Primarily, people today use adaptogens to help combat stress-induced fatigue and increase cognitive function. (Panossian, 2017)  Adaptogens are very underutilized. …

  • Green and Clean

    Green and Clean

    Green and Clean for your home!   It is no secret that there are thousands of chemicals, pollutants, carcinogens, etc. in cleaning products.  This post will discuss how you can better clean your home without harming yourself, your family, your pets, and the environment in the process.  Cleaning your home in a green and clean way is extremely…

  • Complete Bulletproof Coffee

    Complete Bulletproof Coffee

    Bulletproof Coffee What makes this bulletproof coffee stand out?  I call it complete for a specific reason.  This recipe includes healthy fats AND protein!  In addition, it also contains these wonderful things called adaptogens.  This concoction is especially perfect for your morning routine.  It DOES NOT have loads of sugar, stabilizers, or additives.  If…

  • Dehydrating Food

    Dehydrating Food

    Dehydrating Food Dehydrating food…what does that mean?  If the name doesn’t give it away…simply, it is the process of taking the water out of the food.  This inhibits the growth of bacteria or microorganisms.  Because of this, dehydrated food allows it to store better and for much longer.  Beef jerky is one of the…

  • 5 Reasons A Chiropractor Can Help YOU

    5 Reasons A Chiropractor Can Help YOU

    Dr. Ryan Nolte Let me introduce you to Dr. Ryan Nolte!  He is a dear friend and wonderful chiropractor that practices in the Twin Cities area.  Dr. Nolte is a Holistic Energy Healer, Kinesiologist, and Chiropractor.  He specializes in a technique called XK which looks to balance the mental, chemical, and structural interface of a…