Let’s set Intentions, Not Resolutions, for January 1st! Happy New Year! As we approach 2023 in a few days, we are always so eager to focus on Resolutions and Goals for the New Year, right? BUT have you thought about this year setting Intentions instead of those Resolutions that are usually lackluster in a fewContinue reading “Set Intentions Not Resolutions”
Author Archives: Erin Wheless Wellness
Not As Healthy As You Think
We all know some of the basics of staying healthy, like staying active and eating a healthy diet. But you may not be eating as healthy as you think. So, how Healthy is your diet, really? Did you know that NEARLY 9 IN 10 PEOPLE THINK THEIR DIET IS HEALTHIER THAN IT REALLY IS? AccordingContinue reading “Not As Healthy As You Think”
6 Dimensions of Stress
Did you know that there are actually 6 dimensions of stress that can appear in your life? Yep, you read that right. SIX! Stress can come out of nowhere when you least expect it, and when stress gets out of control, every time you make a move, it keeps smacking you down. This is why it’s SOContinue reading “6 Dimensions of Stress”
Knee-Friendly Foods
Whole Foods play a major role in a healthy diet, and they also contain nutrients that can help with knee pain. It is important to beat inflammation wherever possible for optimal joint function. Inflammation is the primary source of cartilage breakdown. Here is a list of whole foods and items to incorporate into a dailyContinue reading “Knee-Friendly Foods”
Knee-Friendly Exercises
We all have experienced some knee pain or injury at one point in our life or are experiencing arthritis are our knees. Did you know that your knees absorb a huge amount of pressure and weight with every step, which is typically one-and-a-half times your body weight? Wow, your knees are the biggest and strongestContinue reading “Knee-Friendly Exercises”
Breathing into Positive Benefits
We all know breathing is essential, but did you know there are many positive health benefits to breathing deeply and slowly? Breathing is probably something you don’t think about much. We breathe about 22,000-25,000 times a day. Our bodies are powered by breathing. Your lungs fuel your body with oxygen, which is our body’s life-sustaining gas.Continue reading “Breathing into Positive Benefits”
Iron Boosting Plant foods
Are you incorporating iron boosting plant foods into your diet? Did you know that there are many other foods you can eat besides meat or other animal products that are high in iron? As a plant-eater myself, I get asked many times how do you get your iron intake? Believe it or not, there areContinue reading “Iron Boosting Plant foods”
More Size Inclusive & less Weight Bias
Weight Bias is a topic that needs to be talked about and not overlooked. It stretches out in our society from the fitness to the medical professionals, social media, and the lack of size-inclusive in gyms to the fashion world. What is Weight Basis? Weight bias refers to negative attitudes, beliefs, assumptions, judgments, and even discrimination directed toward individuals whoContinue reading “More Size Inclusive & less Weight Bias”
What Are AdaptogensÂ
You have been hearing a lot about Adaptogens on social, online, in ready-made mocktails, and in wellness products. But what are adaptogenic herbs, exactly? Adaptogens are plants, mushrooms, or herbs designed to increase your body’s ability to adjust to physical, chemical, or biological stresses. So what does that mean? It means that adaptogens help yourContinue reading “What Are Adaptogens “
Stepping Into the Right Shoes
Did you know that not wearing the correct shoes can affect your entire body and overall health? Yep, that’s right….you read that correctly. It’s crazy to think that shoes can play such an important role in your health, wellness, and fitness. Wearing the incorrect shoes, not having insoles for your arch support, and even wearingContinue reading “Stepping Into the Right Shoes”