Year: 2025

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] I’ve talked before about the benefits of sweating it out in a sauna but sweating in general offers some impressive benefits. Like relief from hot flashes, lowered risk of heart attack, and better recovery times. True, some of us find sweating takes effort and is even a little unpleasant. But the […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] You may have heard the recent buzz about bakuchiol in skin serums. While this natural ingredient has been around for decades, more and more companies are using it in their skincare. Here’s what it is, how to use it, and if it’s really safe. Bakuchiol vs Babchi Pronounced (ba-koo-heel), bakuchiol is […]

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Regenerative agriculture is the newest buzzphrase for growing healthy food. We went from conversations around “organic agriculture” to “sustainable agriculture” to “regenerative agriculture.” The idea behind “sustainable” growing is that farming sustains itself—and we can preserve the quality of our soils for years to come. Because of modern farming practices (like planting […]

Here’s my flat runner for the Long Beach Half Marathon and a list of the running gear I wore for the race. I’ll link to everything below too. The night before the race I laid everything out in a Flat Runner. I ended up wearing different shorts because I got sunblock on the cute heart […]

Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Sunbathing and tanning often get a bad rap due to their associations with skin cancer. But mounting evidence shows healthy sun exposure isn’t only safe but necessary. Here’s how to safely get the health benefits of sunbathing. Staying in the sun until we’re toasty and red can increase skin cancer risk. But […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] They say sitting is the new smoking, but there’s a new trend that’s just as concerning: vaping. This smoking alternative is catching on fast. And some say it’s a healthier option. But is vaping safe or healthy? While the answer is pretty simple (no), this article will cover some of the […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Over 37 million Americans have diabetes and another 96 million are prediabetic. According to the medical community, we’ve reached epidemic proportions. Thankfully there are steps we can take to help reverse diabetes for a stronger, healthier body. Conquering diabetes is more than just trying to avoid insulin injections though. This disease […]

Be ready to crush your race and enjoy your running vacation with this free printable packing list. It has everything you need for MARATHON RACE DAY (or any distance race) plus space to write in extras you want to pack. If you don’t have a printer – there’s a screenshot size version you can save […]

  Table of Contents[Hide][Show] You may have heard about neem for garden pests, but there’s a whole lot more to this wonder plant. Neem benefits people too and has been used for thousands of years in traditional cultures for a wide variety of ailments. Here we’ll explore the science behind this plant and how we […]

Here’s a hack to help you get out the door faster. Set up a “Running Station” with all your non-clothing run gear. This includes things like – visors, running belt, hydration packs and water bottles, sunglasses, running watch and sunblock. I’ll put a list of all the running gear items you may want to include […]