Who doesn’t love a bath? But did you know it’s actually one of the easiest ways to help rid the body of toxins? Yes, you can help improve your health while you relax in the tub. It’s simple, easy, and inexpensive. No matter how hard we try there isn’t a way to completely avoid toxins.… Continue Reading
One of my biggest passions is educating people about the uses and benefits of essential oils. Essential oils have experienced a huge surge in popularity in the past few years and for good reason. There are a huge variety of oils and blends of oils that can improve your life and health in so many… Continue Reading
We often think of winter as a time of both joy and stress. We rush around to family and friend gatherings, hustle to get our homes ready for the holidays, and battle the crowds for the best presents. Winter brings such complex emotions! When the hustle and bustle is quiet though, we often feel a… Continue Reading
It’s coming. You can feel it. You’re trying desperately to will it away, but, inevitably the clock strikes 3:00 p.m. Suddenly, you are exhausted. The thought of striking the letters on the computer keyboard seems like a daunting task, not to mention you can barely keep your eyes open. ‘Argh!’ you think to yourself. When… Continue Reading
Y’all, this is my FAVORITE smoothie. If you’ve read my blog at all or know me at all, you know how much I love smoothies. I’m completely obsessed with them because I know they make me a healthier and happier person. The spinach in this recipe gives you a punch of vitamins and minerals like folate… Continue Reading
Most of us know that the sunshine can be wonderful in doses (Vitamin D, anyone?). However, we also know that we need protection from the sun’s rays. You can slather on sunscreen all you want, but are you using the best and safest kinds? The Scoop on Sunscreens The sunscreen section in stores are packed full of different brands… Continue Reading
Kombucha in your hand after a yoga class. “Probiotics” is written across all of the yogurt cups in your fridge. “Fermented” is no longer just for beer and wine! The fermented food trend has come out of your grandma’s cellar into everyone’s frige. Fermented foods are growing in popularity because of the amazing benefits they can… Continue Reading
When you want a healthy meal, the go-to choice is often a salad. However, a big salad doesn’t always equal health. The salads aren’t making you fat, but the salad dressings may be the reason you aren’t seeing the scale tip in the right direction. Many of the most popular salad dressings are full of… Continue Reading
Have you ever seen a plate that looks so bland that it looks unhealthy and unappetizing? (I’ve seen a lot of airplane food.) How does that plate of food make you feel? I bet you don’t want to eat it! Now, how do you feel when you make your own colorful smoothie (bright red, green,… Continue Reading
Cravings happen even to the healthiest of us. Often, when a craving hits in the afternoon or after dinner, we get the urge to snack. Snacking can be a bad habit because the snacks we choose are often junky, un-nutritious, and high in calories, sugar, and/or fat. The trick to snacking without piling on the… Continue Reading
Julia Nicholson is dedicated to helping women reclaim their health and life so they can live full out. She's a current NFL cheerleader, wife, and mom who has a passion for helping women achieve their greatness and live their dream.