Allergies

Bad sleeping patterns are linked to all sorts of health conditions, and people that don’t get much sleep have a far higher risk of developing depression and anxiety. If you don’t have a clear air flow throughout the home, you are constantly breathing in that pollution and it could be having an impact on your sleep. In recent studies, researchers found that people that were exposed to high levels of common air pollutants are 60% more likely to have low sleep quality . If you’ve tried everything else and you can’t find any way to improve your sleep, you should look for ways to improve air quality around the home.

I'm both excited and nervous to teach as a part of BollyX's virtual Holi party today. The team at BollyX HQ decided to put together a 24-hour virtual event for Holi, full of 100+ instructors from around the world. In her opinion, there's no better way to celebrate this than being able to love yourself the way you are. She's spreading this message of self love and body positivity or neutrality and hopes that she will be a prime example to her daughters as they grow up.

It’s a little bit cauliflower, a little bit broccoli, and a whole lot of geometry! We think this delicious cruciferous vegetable looks a little bit alien, to be honest! We do eat a lot of seasoned roasted cauliflower, as well as roasted broccoli, but sometimes you just want a change of pace. If you love fresh produce and like the convenience of home delivery, I really recommend trying out Imperfect Foods (affiliate link).

They are perfect for Easter dinner, or if you simply omit the Easter egg decorations, they are perfect for birthdays, parties or any special occasion. Bake at 350 degrees F. for approximately 20 - 25 minutes, check often as times will vary depending on oven. . Toast over medium heat, stirring constantly until coconut is lightly browned. Sprinkle each frosted cupcake with a ring of coconut to make a "nest".

For a quick, on the go snack, try these chocolate cherry energy bites! It can be so hard to find a great, tasty, filling snack that’s allergy friendly. Energy bites are simply snacks that are made with wholesome ingredients like dried fruit, seeds, oats, chocolate, maple syrup, sunbutter, or any other thing you’d like to add in. A great place to find dried fruit and seeds online is Gerbs Allergy Friendly Foods.

The glands that make up the endocrine system include the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, gonads, (i.e., testes and ovaries), thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, and pancreas (1✓). The anterior pituitary gland secretes five hormones: leutinizing hormone (LH), follice-stimulating hormone (FSH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), growth hormone (GH) and prolactin. As a result, our brain signals the adrenal glands to pump out more hormones, like cortisol, which imbalances other hormones in the body, like insulin, leading to chronic inflammation (12✓). Learning how to balance your hormones naturally by eating an anti-inflammatory diet, getting enough sleep, exercising and stress management can all help bring your body back into a state of balance.

Taking a holistic approach to your body and your health can be a great way to ensure that your whole self is taken care of and that no single aspect is ignored or overused. It will also help you to recognize cause and effect in your health which can help you get to the root of problems and restore balance to your body and your life. With holistic medicine, you are more able to reach out to the different intersecting elements that lead to addiction and help it to stay in place so you can address those issues and lessen the addiction. Thinking about all of these parts of yourself together can help you to approach problems in smart ways that will help you to become healthier and stay healthy longer.

This blackberry chia seed jam recipe is so easy, and it’s free of pectin and refined sugars. It’s super easy to make, and because the chia seeds are a natural thickener, you don’t need pectin or a lot of ingredients. You can use them to grow a crazy plant/pet, you can put them in your smoothie, you can make egg replacers with them, you can make chia seed pudding, and you can make amazing fruit jam with them. Blackberries are pretty firm, and don’t release a ton of liquid when you cook them, so if you use a different berry, you may need to increase the amount of chia seeds.

These double chocolate brownie cookies are gluten free, vegan, and free of the top 8 allergens. Namaste flour works very well for cookies, and it’s easy to find at many stores or online at Amazon or Vitacost. You can also try Enjoy Life Gluten Free Flour or Now Foods All Purpose Gluten Free Flour, both of those blends work really well for baking cookies. if you aren’t gluten free, go ahead and use all purpose flour or whole wheat flour in an equal amount.

Loads of colorful vegetables and a tangy dressing make this salad hard to resist. It’s a great time of year for cold salads – green salads, pasta salads, and quinoa salads. There’s nothing like a big bowl of quinoa chickpea salad with tons of veggies and a honey mustard sauce. This honey mustard quinoa chickpea salad is a great way to enjoy quinoa and fresh summer produce.