A lot of you reading this have heard the saying, “Gratitude is the best attitude.” This saying, while holds true, has more meaning than we realize. Most of us associate gratitude with saying “thank you” to someone who has helped us or given us a gift. From a scientific perspective, gratitude is not just an action. Gratitude is a positive emotion, which is important because it serves a purpose.

health, [BE HEALTHY] series, health and wellness, wellnessLisa Vande VegteOctober 3, 2017wellness, health and wellness, gratitude, thankful, mindset, motivationComment

[MEDITATION IS HEALTHY]-- 4 MIN READ

Meditation has been around for centuries. Meditation basically like “exercise for your brain.” And while basic forms of meditation can be simple — for example, focusing on the sensations of your breath for a period of time — meditating is not always easy to actually do. Sometimes, it is hard to clear your head and just “be,” but it is so worth it! Let’s take a look at what meditation is and why it is healthy.

[BE HEALTHY] series, health and wellness, wellnessLisa Vande VegteSeptember 26, 2017meditation, wellness, be healthy, benefits of meditation, mindset, motivationComment

[ANTIOXIDANTS ARE HEALTHY]-- 4 min read

We are in the wellness part of our series and today we will be discussing antioxidants and why they are healthy. Antioxidants come up frequently in discussions about good health and preventing diseases. These powerful substances are mostly found in the fresh fruits and vegetables we eat.

[BE HEALTHY] series, health and wellness, wellnessLisa Vande VegteSeptember 12, 2017antioxidants, wellness, health Comments

[GOING OUTSIDE IS HEALTHY]-- 3 min read

Today’s topic is wellness; specifically, the benefits of going outside. Nature offers one of the most reliable boosts to your mental and physical well-being. Let’s take a deeper look at why going out side is healthy!

[BE HEALTHY] series, health, health and wellness, physical health, mental health, wellnessLisa Vande VegteAugust 29, 2017outside, mental health, health and wellness, wellness, physical health Comment

[GOOD MENTAL HEALTH IS HEALTHY] -- 3 min read

We are continuing our series, “Be Healthy,” where we are looking at what constitutes being truly healthy. Today, we are discussing Mental Health and how it relates to a healthy lifestyle.

[BE HEALTHY] series, health and wellness, mental healthLisa Vande VegteAugust 22, 2017mental health, therapy, self-care, wellness, mindset, motivationComment

[IONIZED WATER IS HEALTHY] -- 5 min read

Water is just water, right? We’ve all heard this at least once in our lives and theoretically, it makes sense. However, if I were to ask you to give me a nice tall glass of toilet water…that’s right…toilet water, then you would think I am bit crazy!

[BE HEALTHY] series, health, health and wellness, waterLisa Vande VegteAugust 15, 2017health, water, ionized water, wellnessComment

Introduction to Our [BE HEALTHY] Series -- 6 min read

Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.” Our new ‘Be Healthy’ series highlights our holistic approach to wellness.

health and wellness, Healthy Eating, physical health, mental health, wellness, health, [BE HEALTHY] seriesLisa Vande VegteJuly 11, 2017health, physical fitness, mental health, wellness, diabetes, auto-immune disease, strength, inspirational Comments

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