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How to Achieve a Balance of Body and Soul Even at Home

June 13, 2024 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

How to Achieve a Balance of Body and Soul Even at Home

In the fast-paced world, many neglect to pause and tend to their well-being. Job stress, social worries, and past troubles, even in the most luxuriously peaceful corners of the world like Dubai, often overshadow self-care, yet it remains fundamental to health. One way to ensure you are on the right ...

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How To Find Encouragement To Improve Your Wellness Journey

April 19, 2024 · In: Wellness

How to Find Encouragement to Improve Your Wellness Journey

We all want to be well and healthy and to live a full life as a result of this. But that does mean making a lot of significant changes to your daily life, changes which you are probably going to need to be aware of quite early on. The truth is that in order to keep up with those, it might be a good ...

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Cultivating Self-Love and Balance

April 10, 2024 · In: Self-Care

Cultivating Self-Love and Balance: Everyday Strategies for Happiness

In the rush and tumble of everyday life, finding moments of peace and contentment can often feel like searching for flowers in a vast desert. Yet, just as a red rose bouquet from DJFlowers can brighten a room, small acts of self-love and balance can illuminate our lives, creating islands of ...

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The Power of Wellness for PCOS Patients

February 27, 2024 · In: Lifestyle

The Power of Wellness for Women with PCOS

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects one in ten women, and talking about this common hormonal condition is essential for women who need support. While the majority of solutions focus on the medical aspect of addressing PCOS, such as medications and doctor's recommendations, your lifestyle ...

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The Science of Circadian Rhythms How to Sync Your Body Clock with the Natural World

November 21, 2023 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

The Science of Circadian Rhythms: How to Sync Your Body Clock with the Natural World

Life is busy, demanding, and full of distractions. This can make committing to a regular sleep schedule a surprisingly difficult task.  However, things change when you understand the science of the circadian rhythm. This natural, earth-aligned approach to rest and wakefulness provides a ...

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7 Habits You Need to Start Practicing for Better Work-Life Balance

October 17, 2023 · In: Habits & Routines, Self-Improvement

7 Habits You Need to Start Practicing for Better Work-Life Balance

Maintaining work-life balance is something almost every working person struggles with. Your hours in a day are limited. With commutes, work, and other responsibilities, there’s not much time left for anything else. This issue is even more evident in the age of remote work. Even at home, so close to ...

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Simple meals, snacks, and of course coffee and tea. 

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Bringing back this oldie but goodie because pumpki Bringing back this oldie but goodie because pumpkin season is basically here πŸŽƒπŸ€

These Pumpkin Pie Baked Oats are warm, cozy, and so easy to make. 

Save this recipe for your next fall breakfast!

Ingredients:
β€’ ΒΌ cup pumpkin purΓ©e
β€’ Β½ cup oat flour
β€’ 1 tbsp maple syrup
β€’ Β½ tsp vanilla extract
β€’ Β½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
β€’ Β½ tsp baking powder
β€’ Pinch of salt
β€’ ΒΌ cup milk of choice

Add everything to a ramekin and stir until combined. Bake at 350Β°F for 15–20 minutes. Serve warm. I topped mine with coconut whipped cream!

Enjoy! 🧑

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sometimes you move for the progress. sometimes you sometimes you move for the progress.
sometimes you move for your peace. 🀍

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My current evening sweet treat 🀍🍦 Tried the Honey My current evening sweet treat 🀍🍦

Tried the Honey Cinnamon from @rivoproteinicecream and it’s sooo good. It has 12g of protein per serving and is made with real ingredients, but honestly I just love that it actually tastes like ice cream. 

You can find Rivo at @sprouts nationwide! They also have a BOGO offer right now. I put the link in my bio 🀍

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One of my favorite ways to make water a little les One of my favorite ways to make water a little less boring πŸ‹βœ¨

This lemon ginger turmeric infused water is so refreshing and easy to make especially when I want something other than plain water.

What you’ll need:
πŸ‹ 10 lemon slices
🫚 3 one-inch pieces of fresh ginger
🧑 1 four-inch piece of fresh turmeric
🌢️ ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
πŸ–€ ΒΌ tsp black pepper
πŸ’§ 20 oz water

Add everything to a glass or pitcher, pour in the water, and let it infuse for 2–4 hours (or overnight for a stronger flavor).

Save this infused water recipe to try later! 🀍

#infusedwater #lemonwater #healthydrinks
Turns out becoming her looks a lot more like small Turns out becoming her looks a lot more like small, ordinary choices than one big transformation. 🀍

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I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts πŸ˜‚πŸŒ±πŸ€ #s I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts πŸ˜‚πŸŒ±πŸ€

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New healthy find at Sprouts πŸ‘€πŸ¦ I’ve been wanting New healthy find at Sprouts πŸ‘€πŸ¦

I’ve been wanting to try @rivoproteinicecream, so I grabbed a couple flavors while I was at Sprouts! It’s a premium ice cream made with real ingredients + 12g of protein per serving. I picked up Honey Cinnamon and Vanilla Bean and can’t wait to taste test them.

Rivo is available at Sprouts nationwide, and you can get BOGO through my Aisle offer β€” link in bio! 🀍

Which flavor would you try first?

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Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink πŸ‰πŸ₯₯ A simple su Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink πŸ‰πŸ₯₯

A simple summer drink made with watermelon, coconut water, lemon, and a pinch of sea salt. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for hot days when you want something a little more fun than plain water.

I used @cocogoodsco organic coconut water for this and it turned out so good.

Recipe:
- 2 cups watermelon
- Β½ cup coconut water
- juice from Β½ lemon
- pinch of sea salt
-
 ice
Blend, pour over ice, and enjoy.
(You can strain it if you like) 

Save this for your next easy summer drink idea 🀍

#watermelonjuice #healthydrink #coconutwateraddict
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Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie πŸͺ

Gluten-free, dairy-free, and actually so good.

This is one of those easy recipes for when you want something sweet but don’t want to make a whole batch of cookies.

Ingredients:
β€’ ΒΌ cup almond flour
β€’ 3 tbsp almond butter
β€’ 1 tsp ground flaxseed
β€’ 2 tbsp maple syrup
β€’ Β½ tsp vanilla extract
β€’ Chocolate chunks or chips
β€’ Flaky sea salt, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350Β°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until a thick dough forms.
3. Place on the baking sheet and gently flatten into a thick cookie shape.
4. Press extra chocolate on top.
5. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still soft.
6. Let it cool for a few minutes so it firms up.
7. Top with flaky sea salt if using.

Save this for the next time you want a healthier sweet treat 🀍

#chocolatechipcookie #easyhealthyrecipes #healthytreats
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Peace really is the luxury. 🌊🀍 Peace really is the luxury. 🌊🀍
Target grocery staples for busy weeks 🎯 Because s Target grocery staples for busy weeks 🎯

Because sometimes we just need easy options on hand lol.

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