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Holistic Ways to Exercise That Nourish Mind, Body and Soul

March 28, 2023 · In: Fitness, Wellness

Holistic Ways to Exercise That Nourish Mind, Body, and Soul

A well-rounded exercise plan is essential for nourishing all aspects of your body. It is one thing to do movements that benefit your body, but activities accompanied by care for the mind and soul are even better. Self-care can be done during your active hours of the day.  Here are some ...

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10 Activities to Keep Your Mind Sharp Every Day

March 21, 2023 · In: Habits & Routines, Self-Improvement

15 Activities to Keep Your Mind Sharp Every Day

Zoning out in front of your television might be your nightly routine, but it may not be the relaxing fun you need. Nothing is challenging your brain by stretching it in new ways. Since subjective cognitive decline is prevalent in one in nine adults, trying these activities to keep sharp daily could ...

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Essential Nutrients You Need for Healthy, Shiny Hair

March 14, 2023 · In: Nutrition, Wellness

Essential Nutrients You Need for Healthy, Shiny Hair

Luscious, thick, shiny strands are what dreams are made of. Luckily, you can achieve the hair you’ve always wanted. Commercial hair products contain ingredients and empty promises of making your hair shinier. Yet, not all of them include the proper nutrition your hair craves. If you want healthy, ...

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What is Mindful Eating Benefits and How to Practice It

March 7, 2023 · In: Mindfulness, Mindset

What is Mindful Eating? Benefits and How to Practice It

Have you ever sat in front of your TV to eat dinner, and before you knew it, all your food was gone? Eating can sometimes become a mindless activity you do as a routine, a coping mechanism or even while distracted by something else. It’s vital to gain control so you can combat those behaviors. ...

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10 Common Skin Care Ingredients You Can Find in Food

February 28, 2023 · In: Skincare, Wellness

10 Common Skin Care Ingredients You Can Find in Food

Skin care products contain many ingredients you may not recognize. However, you can find some of them in food — maybe even in your own kitchen. These beauty-boosting nutrients are ideal natural ways to improve your appearance gently and effectively. Here are some common ones and how you can use them ...

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Why You Should Take Yourself on a Solo Date

February 23, 2023 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

Why You Should Take Yourself on a Solo Date as Self-Care

Your relationship with yourself is one of the most important things to nurture. Work, friends, and other daily priorities can get in the way of your self-care time. Spending quality time with yourself gives you the opportunity to explore who you are and catch up with your mind, body, and ...

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These are a few juices I keep on repeat when I wan These are a few juices I keep on repeat when I want to support my body naturally.

Just simple ingredients that help with hydration, digestion, and immune support.

✨ Ginger Turmeric Shot
 • 1 lemon
 • 1 orange
 • fresh ginger root
 • 2 turmeric roots
 • 476 ml coconut water

🥬 Daily Green Juice
 • 1 bundle dino kale
 • 1 Granny Smith apple
 • 2 kiwi
 • 1 lemon

🍎 ABC Juice
 • 2 beets
 • 3 apples
 • 5 carrots
 • ½ lemon (optional)
 • 1 inch ginger (optional)

🧡 Immune Support Shot
 • 6 carrots
 • 2 apples
 • 1 lemon (with peel)
 • lots of ginger

Small habits like this have become part of my anti-inflammatory lifestyle and help me feel more energized throughout the week.

Save this if you want some juice ideas to try 🤍

@namawell 

#healthydrinks #antiinflammatorydiet #juicingforhealth #juicerecipes
Clean sweet treats at Whole Foods. Because I’m st Clean sweet treats at Whole Foods.

Because I’m still going to have dessert, I just want better ingredients.

I look for:
• Short ingredient lists
• No seed oils
• No unnecessary additives

🤍Save for next time you go to Whole Foods. 

@foodisgoodco

#antiinflammatorydiet #sweettreats #healthydesserts #wholefoodsfaves #figpartner
Sometimes it’s not about adding more tools. It’s Sometimes it’s not about adding more tools.

It’s about reducing access.

The biggest shifts in my nervous system didn’t come from doing more, they came from boundaries.

Less stimulation.
More intention.

Less access. More peace.

Save this if your nervous system has felt stretched lately 🤍

#nervoussystemreset #boundariesmatter #wellnesstips
Quick anti-inflammatory grocery haul at Whole Food Quick anti-inflammatory grocery haul at Whole Foods this morning.

I look for:
• Simple ingredient lists
• No seed oils
• No unnecessary additives

I always double check ingredients before adding anything to my cart.

#antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatoryfood #wholefoodshaul #figpartner @foodisgoodco
March is about steadiness. Less forcing. More foc March is about steadiness.

Less forcing.
More focusing on what can be controlled.

Simple structure.
Real meals.
Morning light.
Gentle strength.

Protect your energy.
Less scrolling. More living.

Let steady effort be enough.

What intention are you carrying into this month? 🌿

#monthlyintentions #intentions #newmonthvibes #marchintentions
Supporting inflammation doesn’t have to be complic Supporting inflammation doesn’t have to be complicated.

Sometimes simple, nourishing drinks make the biggest difference.

These are 3 inflammation-friendly drinks I rotate throughout the week to support circulation, digestion, immune function, and nervous system balance 🤍

Simple ingredients. Consistent habits. Real impact.

I share the full step-by-step recipes (exact measurements + how I make them) inside my Healthy & Nourishing Drinks playlist on Upspace.

Linked in my bio.
 @upspaceapp 

#antiinflammatoryfood #antiinflammatorydiet #inflammationrelief
You can eat all the “right” foods and still feel b You can eat all the “right” foods and still feel bloated.

Sometimes it’s not what you’re eating.
 It’s how you’re starting your day.

Hydration.
Pacing.
Stress levels.
Movement.

Your digestion responds to habits just as much as ingredients.

I break this down step-by-step inside my Gut Health playlist on Upspace with simple routines that support digestion in a realistic way 🤍

Join me there — link in bio.
 @upspaceapp 

#bloatingtips #digestiontips #healthyhabitsforlife
Sometimes what we call “lack of discipline” is jus Sometimes what we call “lack of discipline” is just a tired nervous system.

Chronic stress keeps the body in survival mode.
And survival mode doesn’t prioritize healing —  it prioritizes getting through.

Rest isn’t weakness.
Structure isn’t restriction.
Nourishment isn’t indulgent. 

They’re signals of safety.

Save this for the days everything feels like too much 🤍
Come back to it when you need the reminder.

#nervoussystemsupport #gentlereminder #nervoussystemhealing
Protein Banana Bread 🍌🍫 Made this during nap time Protein Banana Bread 🍌🍫

Made this during nap time and it turned out so good 🤍
Soft, cozy, naturally sweetened, and packed with protein for steady energy.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free and made in one bowl.

I used @truvani vanilla protein powder and @hukitchen chocolate chips for clean ingredients that still taste amazing.
Save this for later ⬇️

Ingredients
 - 1½ cups mashed banana (about 3 bananas)
 - ¼ cup non-dairy milk
 - ¼ cup maple syrup
 - 2 eggs (room temperature)
 - 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
 - 1 cup oat flour
 - 1 cup vanilla protein powder (I used @truvani )
 - 1 tsp baking powder
 - ½ tsp baking soda
 - 1 tsp cinnamon
 - ½ cup chocolate chips (I used @hukitchen )
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients in one bowl.
- Add dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
 - Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread into a parchment-lined loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes, until set.
 - Let cool before slicing.

🤍 Follow for more anti-inflammatory recipes and simple wellness routines.
Before you blame your hormones, your discipline, o Before you blame your hormones, your discipline, or your lack of motivation… pause.

An overstimulated nervous system can look like exhaustion, irritability, brain fog, cravings, restless sleep, and that constant low-level tension in your body.

It’s not about being dramatic.
It’s about being overloaded.

The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s building routines that help your body feel safe again.

Save this for the days everything feels like too much 🤍
And tell me — which slide felt like you?

#nervoussystemsupport #overstimulated #nervoussystemhealing
This is one of the simplest ways I support my body This is one of the simplest ways I support my body when I want something gentle, effective, and easy to stay consistent with.

Ginger contains gingerol — a natural compound known to help calm inflammatory pathways in the body and support digestion.

Turmeric contains curcumin, which is widely studied for its anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive properties.

When paired with citrus and a little coconut water, it becomes a simple daily ritual that supports hydration, digestion, and overall wellness without being harsh or extreme.

I like to make a batch and keep it in the fridge for a few days so it’s there when I need it.

Ginger Turmeric Shot Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lemon
1 orange
1 fresh ginger root
2 turmeric roots
476 ml coconut water

Instructions:
Wash and prep all produce.
Juice everything using a juicer (I used my @namawell).
Stir in the coconut water to dilute slightly and support hydration.
Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Enjoy 1–2 ounces at a time.

Save this recipe to try later 🤍
Food can either add stress to the body or help low Food can either add stress to the body or help lower it.

This anti-inflammatory grocery list focuses on whole, nourishing staples that support digestion, energy, and overall well-being.

Save this for your next grocery run 🤍

I share my full anti-inflammatory playlist with deeper routines on Upspace — link in bio.

@upspaceapp 

#grocerylist #antiinflammatorydiet #groceryhacks
The most supportive habits are usually the simples The most supportive habits are usually the simplest ones.

When I feel overwhelmed, I don’t add more; I simplify.

If you’re craving a calmer, more intentional way to care for your body and mind, you’re in the right place 🤍

#wellnesshabits #wellnesstrends #nervoussystemsupport
A reminder you can come back to all week 🤍 Save t A reminder you can come back to all week 🤍

Save this for when you need it.
Almond Turmeric Energy Bites 🧡 An easy, no-bake sn Almond Turmeric Energy Bites 🧡
An easy, no-bake snack I make when I want something nourishing without overthinking it.

Turmeric + cinnamon for gentle anti-inflammatory support, almond butter to help keep you satisfied longer, and a naturally sweet, cozy flavor that makes these easy to keep on hand — simple, realistic, and made for everyday life.

✨ Save this for later and keep it in your rotation.

Ingredients
• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup almond butter
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of black pepper
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
Mix all ingredients until fully combined. Makes about 12 bites.
Roll into bite-sized balls and chill for 30 minutes to set.

A gentle reminder: supportive food doesn’t need to be complicated 🤍
When life feels full, I simplify. Especially what When life feels full, I simplify.

Especially what I consume online.

I’ve been choosing spaces that support my mental, emotional, and physical well-being instead of adding more noise.

Upspace has felt like that space for me — calm, intentional, and aligned with how I want to live. 

If you’re feeling overstimulated lately, this might be worth exploring 🤍

 You can find it in my bio. @upspaceapp
A simple ABC juice recipe for gentle energy, diges A simple ABC juice recipe for gentle energy, digestion, and everyday nourishment.

Ingredients:
 • 2 beets
 • 3 apples
 • 5 carrots
 • ½ lemon (optional but recommended)
 • 1-inch piece ginger (optional)

Easy, grounding, and a great place to start if you’re new to juicing.

Save for later 🤍

#healthydrinks #juicerecipes #gutheath
An anti-inflammatory lifestyle isn’t just about fo An anti-inflammatory lifestyle isn’t just about food.

 Your nervous system plays a huge role in how your body heals, digests, and restores.

Supporting stress, rest, and regulation matters more than doing everything “right.”

Save this if you’re working on slowing down 🤍

#antiinflammatory #simplehabits #antiinflammatorylifestyle
If this feels like you, you’re in the right place If this feels like you, you’re in the right place 🤍
February isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing February isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what’s sustainable.

Small, supportive choices for your mind, body, and soul 🤍

What’s one intention you’re carrying into this month?

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