It's been awhile since my last entry, and for good reason. My husband has been admitted to the hospital twice in the past 2 weeks. His eczema took a turn for the worse, and had one of the most gruesome flare ups in his life and in our marriage. I'm just thankful he made it through and is recovering so well.   For those of you who don't know, eczema is described as an irritation on the skin, along with red patches, soreness and itchy dry skin. This can…

  Yes. It is that time of year again. New Year’s Eve. I use this Holiday to reflect on what worked in the last year and what needed some improvement. One of the things my husband and I agreed upon this year was to step it up in our intentional diets. As you may have read in one of my previous articles, Isaac (spouse) has been diagnosed with eczema, and it seems to flare up all over his body. With some research, I learned that more people are approaching the…

  Photo via Pixabay by Stevepb   When it comes to feeling good and focusing on your wellness, it’s important to make sure you take into account your physical and mental health at the same time. Whether you want to lose weight, de-stress, or learn how to eat in a healthier way, your actions will benefit your overall wellness as a whole, so taking the time to make sure they are right for you is crucial. When you’re on a budget, it’s a good idea to look for lifestyle changes…

  I recently was provided the opportunity to sample a tub of Naked Nutrition's Less Naked Chocolate Whey Protein. For those not familiar with Naked Nutrition, they pride themselves on selling products with only the purest ingredients, stripping away all of the marketing and gimmicks that many companies use today. They want to help you meet your nutrition and fitness goals while being transparent about their products. You would know exactly what you are putting into your body. That is important in a world where there are lots of fillers…

Health and fitness has over the past few years become a huge trend.   Especially weight training, and the public are becoming more aware that weight training has a reliable effect on muscular development.   However, weight training does not solely have an impact on muscle growth and strength.   Here are three positive effects of weight training you may not know about:   1. Weight training improves coordination A study looking at the effects of the quadricep extension weight training exercise found that although there was increase in strength…

  Photo via Pixabay by AdinaVoicu   The Benefits of Sleep: Rolling Back the Years   Sleep plays a huge role in the way we feel, especially as we get older. Good rest can mean the difference between being unable to function during your time at work or school and having a great, productive day that leaves you feeling accomplished. When we don’t get restful sleep, many parts of the body can suffer, from the brain to the heart, so it’s crucial to ensure you have a solid rest routine.…

Our bodies need vitamins in small quantities to function properly. The handy infographic below by MedAlertHelp shows that the best source of vitamins is eating the right foods.   Some of the foods you need to eat to attain all the vitamins include spinach, strawberries, liver, eggs, kale, salmon, broccoli, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, bananas, soybeans, carrots, and guavas.   However, due to the fear of developing deficiencies, some people believe that supplementing their diet with multivitamins on a daily basis could help prevent them and even improve their…

  193, 194, 19...5. My scale kept climbing toward 200 lbs. At 5'8, that is not a healthy weight. I managed to gain 40 lbs in one semester of college at Penn State's Main Campus. It was no secret why. Well at the time, I did not know why exactly.  Here are the no-brainer reasons I gained 40 lbs.   1.) I drank way too much alcohol (beer and mixed drinks for the most part)   2.) I ate way too much pizza (often after a night of beer and/or…

  While there is no quick fix for everything that ails you, there are simple strategies you can apply to your life that will boost your overall health — from head to toe and from body to soul. Simple doesn’t mean easy, of course — it just means these tips aren’t complicated. So, if you have to desire to improve your everyday health, this is the perfect place to start.   Carry a Water Bottle   Are you drinking enough water? Probably not. Investing in a nice, portable water bottle…

So, let's talk about skin, AKA the largest organ of the human body.   As of now I have divulged to you all about the coming of baby Jenna and my attempts to be as healthy as possible during pregnancy.   Months 1-3 were a struggle not only with adjusting to sleep deprivation, but baby acne and dry skin. It's also appropriate to say that my husband has suffered with eczema his entire life. I knew that the skin disorder was hereditary and she did have a chance of carrying…