Overnight oats are a no-cook oatmeal that you make by letting them rest overnight. Enjoy this decadent (but healthy) recipe! Ingredients: 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup (heaping) rolled oats, 2/3 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax meal, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt, 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut. Instructions: Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close and refrigerate overnight.
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Book Club: Regaining Who You Are
By Cindy Matychak, Spiritual Author, Advanced Life Coach, Reiki Master. You are not who you think you are. There is much more to you and your world. Each of us has come into this lifetime to expand our consciousness and find our true place. In Regaining Who You Are you will discover why you are here and what you are being asked to heal in this lifetime.
ASEA for Athletes
It’s no secret to athletes that even a small increase in their ability to perform or recover can make a significant difference in achieving their goals. ASEA, the original and only Redox Signaling product available today, provides the body with two perfectly balanced sets of reactive molecules – the same molecules produced naturally by the mitochondria in every cell of our body. These vitally important molecules support the production of the ATP energy that fuels our cells, help activate antioxidants, minimize cellular damage, enhance cellular communication, and speed the healing response – all functions critical to athletic performance, endurance, and recovery.
Single For The Holidays?
Finding love is possible any time of the year, but the holidays are a wonderful time to look for romance. There’s no shortage of festive music, delicious food, whimsical decorations, and most importantly, holiday cheer. Everyone seems to be slightly more upbeat in the lead-up to Christmas, which can make dating during the holidays surprisingly ideal. All the warm and fuzzy feelings floating around make the holidays a great time to meet a potential romantic partner. If you’ve tried to find love season and season again to no avail, maybe it’s time to trust in your local matchmaker. Everyone deserves love, and love sure makes special times so much better.
When a Loved One Has Dementia
Loving someone with dementia can be a challenging task, one that puts a lot of pressure on a caregiver. Here are a few simple things to keep in mind: 1. Be realistic when it comes to expectations for yourself and for your loved one. 2. Develop a routine. Those with dementia can struggle with confusion and frustration. Especially as the disease progresses, it is important to create a solid routine and schedule to provide some predictability and help keep some peace of mind. 3. Focus on nutrition. There is a strong connection between lifestyle choices such as diet and memory diseases.
Laser Treatment for Snoring?
NightLase is a leading-edge laser procedure using energy to stimulate the tissues of the airway causing a tightening effect which helps keep your airway open, thus improving your daily sleep. Simply put, research has shown that NightLase® reduces snoring and provides an effective, non-invasive way to lessen the effects of sleep apnea WITHOUT requiring a device to be worn during sleep. This laser therapy involves no chemical treatment, and no anesthesia. It is a gentle and easy way for you and your loved ones to regain a good night’s rest.
Time for Desk Fitness
If you have a desk job, chances are you’re spending nearly 8 hours a day sitting, not counting the sitting you do outside of work. All of this sitting can be tough on your body! To combat this, try getting in some desk workouts every 30 to 45 minutes. After a brief warm-up moving your arms and neck, try an exercise like this: With one arm behind your back and one hand grabbing your head, gently pull your ear toward your shoulder. Hold for 5 deep breaths. Taking just five minutes to stretch and move will make a big difference!
Smart in Everything but Reading?
Children who are considered bright underachievers often have vision problems that make reading difficult. Sometimes they’re described as auditory learners because they can remember things they’ve heard much faster and easier than anything they’ve read. A clear sign that a vision problem may be at the root of your child’s difficulties is poor performance on written or standardized tests. It may surprise you to learn that many children who have vision problems interfering with learning actually have 20/20 eyesight (with or without glasses). A Developmental Vision Evaluation is needed to determine if a vision problem is interfering with reading.
Product Spotlight: Sonya™ Daily Skincare System
Do you have combination skin? If your skin is dry in some areas, oily in others, and can fluctuate depending on the season and environmental factors, the answer is yes! The Sonya™ daily skincare system has an advanced gel-based technology that delivers aloe and botanicals deep into your skin for added moisture. The cleanser, illuminating gel, mask, and moisturizer are all formulated specifically for combination skin, to help give you skin that is refreshed, rejuvenated, and looks its absolute best. These four powerful products are perfect for year-round combination skin care that helps to balance and improve your complexion.
Keeping Balance Over the Holidays
Here are some tips for a healthy Christmas holiday: 1. Load up on vegetables. Halve your plate with vegetables. This will keep you full and keep you from reaching for the less healthy options. 2. Savor each bite. Slow down and be mindful. Take your time, enjoy the food and share that enjoyment with family and friends. 3. Don’t skip meals. This will lead to blood sugar imbalance and likely poor food choices. 4. Alternate between water and alcohol. Skip holiday hangovers by staying hydrated. 5. Avoid the food coma. Walk for 10-15 minutes after meals to support digestion and help stabilize blood sugar.
Wellness Tea of the Month
CHOCOMINTNILLA. Did you know that drinking tea gives an added boost of antioxidants to your skin? This delicious blend has a rooibos base and some touches of nougat, vanilla, dark chocolate drops and peppermint. Rooibos is low in tannins, free from caffeine, and packed with antioxidants. Vanilla is also rich in antioxidants, which are beneficial for your skin. Dark chocolate has bioactive compounds that are also great for your skin, with flavanols for sun damage protection and improved blood flow to the skin. Peppermint will help you improve energy levels and reduce daytime fatigue. And nougat is just the special touch for a perfect holiday hot drink, a combination of honey and roasted nuts.
