More often than I thought I would, I hear friends tell me that they tried to go vegan for a little while, but they found that they were just hungry all the time. Constantly hungry? That sounds pretty painful and definitely not like something anyone should endure. It also pains me to hear that some…
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Being An Inspiring Vegan
Veganism has taken the media by storm in the past few years, with so many celebrities flocking to the diet. That’s wonderful news for those of us who believe in the vegan lifestyle, but an unfortunate side effect of all this momentum is judgment. Some vegans judge others for not going vegan and non-vegans criticize vegans…
Three Misconceptions That Stop People From Adopting a Plant-Based Diet
Five years ago I switched to eating completely vegan, and I’ve never looked back. Eating vegan feels right for my mind, body, and soul. I have lost weight, my energy levels have soared, my skin cleared up and my overall health has never been better. At first, going vegan can seem intimidating and there’s a good…
How To Avoid Being a Victim Of The Protein Myth
What’s the number one question you get asked as a vegan? If you’re a vegan, you’ve almost certainly been asked—time and time again—the age-old question of, “Where do you get your protein?” If you are considering trying out a vegan diet, you may have concerns about the dietary implications of giving up animal-based protein sources….
Reads On Hormones
There are many books out there pertaining to hormones and the endocrine system. I’ve read a lot of them. And I’ll save you the time, though I encourage everyone to explore. These two books have provided the most significant shifts in my journey and if you don’t have a lot of time to sift through…
He Shou Wu
He Shou Wu root notably popular for turning gray hair back to its original color is one of the leading longevity Chinese herbs for its liver and kidney tonifying properties. Also as a tonic for the endocrine glands, it improves health, stamina, and resistance to disease. Cholesterol reducing due to its lecithin, studies show that…
Elevating Your Mood With Food
So much of what we experience on an emotional, cognitive, and mental level is a result of what we are putting into our bodies. Yet, we often look elsewhere when it comes to bolstering + elevating our emotional states: we up our self-care regime, meditate more frequently, or consult a healer. All of these practices…
Navigating Through Your Cravings
Navigating through our cravings can sometimes be tricky, but when we are able to tune in and get clear on where the cravings are coming from, we become empowered to make choices that support our health & wellbeing. Cravings always carry important messages for us. There is often something lacking in our life that needs…
Creating a Sleep Routine
Every aspect of our mental, emotional, and physical health is affected by the quality of sleep we get each night. Proper sleep is essential to deep healing, vitality, and life force. Modern times demand us to be clear, motivated, and well rested to complete a multitude of tasks each day. This requires almost constant energy…
Enhancing Digestion
Digestion is quite possibly one of the most important factors of health. About 70% of our immune system lies in the digestive tract, and, as a result, maintaining digestive health is the key to keeping you healthy all year long. Healthy digestion also means a healthy metabolism, weight regulation, and proper assimilation of nutrients. This…