A Stay at Home Wellness Guide

Growing healthy homes isn't as easy as putting it on your to-do list and wishing, hoping, desiring that it comes true. It requires a bit of work and planning. Keep reading for some tips on how to create a healthy home that's an all-rounder.

Ever wonder what a healthy grocery list would look like? One of the things many people tell us is that it seems too hard to change shopping habits. They feel eating healthy is harder or costlier. I can tell you shopping for whole, natural foods is less expensive, easier and much faster in the grocery store than dealing with a bunch of processed foods.

Want to take charge of your health and well-being? This post explores simple strategies to improve physical and mental health by addressing the root causes of chronic diseases and mental health issues. Learn about the effects of processed foods, lifestyle choices, and environmental factors, and discover practical steps to make positive changes.

Learn practical tips for healthy and affordable grocery shopping and consider using a list similar to the recommended natural, whole foods grocery shopping list provided to get you off to a good start!

Think back to the time of your great-grandparents. What types of food did people eat back then? For the most part they ate what they could grow on their land or what they got locally from a Farmer's market or some other community-based food supply. So what happened to our food? Why are so many of us sick, overweight and tired?

Making any significant change in life is hard. Most of our behaviors, whether healthy or not, are learned from the people and environments we associate with. Overtime our behaviors (whether unhealthy or healthy) have real consequences to our health and well-being. While change is often hard, it is achieve-able and worth it.

Most people know that the immune system is responsible for fighting off pathogens and ensuring ongoing good health, but few are aware of the interaction between the immune system and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This relationship is mediated by a complex community of gut bacteria, known collectively as the gut microbiome.

Learn more about how our lifestyle choices affect our immune health and practical things we can do to live better today.

Our sense of wellbeing depends on a host of factors ranging from our state of health to the level of fulfillment we experience in relationships and in intellectual, spiritual, and occupational pursuits. In short, by seeking to live better, we increase our chances of a happier, healthier life.

Chronic disease runs rampant, particularly in Western culture, primarily as a result of poor lifestyle choices. Medical professionals tend to focus more on treating symptoms of sickness and disease rather than promoting greater health and wellbeing through lifestyle behavioral change. Throughout this series of blog posts, you will learn important facts you need to know to preserve and improve your health and wellbeing.

The foods we choose to put into our body should be helping us live more vibrant and productive lives, but for many, they are the leading contributor to chronic disease.

Many people know "what" to do to be healthy, but HOW do you do it? One of the best ways we have found is to show people how we eat. This customizable, online, whole foods cookbook features healthy, affordable, great-tasting, easy-to-make recipes. We hope you enjoy these recipes and encourage you to share them with your family and friends!

Your gut health is more important than you might think. From immunity and digestion to mental well-being, your gut plays a central role in your overall health. In our latest blog post, we dive into why you should care about your gut health, explore the gut-brain connection, and offer practical tips to keep your gut in top shape. Whether you're struggling with digestive issues or simply want to optimize your health, this guide has got you covered!