Well Being – CrossFit Kirkwood

The Blood Type-Diet Connection

In my last session of classes, we talked about research done by Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo around the incompatibility of blood and diet. This got my attention so I decided to do some research. Remember, I am not a doctor but I enjoy sharing information I come across that mayContinue reading “The Blood Type-Diet Connection”

Repost on Detoxing

Below is a post I put up a few months back. After listening to another talk about detoxification, I decided to share it with you again. It’s super important for the body to have ways to get rid of the toxins we’re exposed to…especially now. I attended a seminar Friday on detoxification…that is, removing toxinsContinue reading “Repost on Detoxing”

Adaptation

We are back at it after over two months of quarantine. We are still devoted to your well being with a few changes. Adaptability is very important especially with the times we are living in. Although we’re not able to high five and hug, our community continues to be a great place to feel supportedContinue reading “Adaptation”

Full Body Detox

I attended a seminar Friday on detoxification…that is, removing toxins from the body. There are essentially 3 categories of toxins: environmental (auto, air, and pesticides), lifestyle (artificial food additives, alcohol, caffeine, meat-treated antibiotics, various cosmetics/body products, cleaners, etc), and endogenous toxins (originate within the body from metabolic processes like turning food into energy). PossibleContinue reading “Full Body Detox”

Apple Cider Vinegar

While doing some research around inflammation, I came across a few interesting articles on apple cider vinegar. Besides using it in salad dressing, it has some amazing benefits. Here are a few mentioned: *helps reduce inflammation due to the healthy bacteria and enzymes it contains…good for the gut *can help lower blood sugar levels *getsContinue reading “Apple Cider Vinegar”

How Skincare Relates To Well Being

A few weeks ago, I had a mini course for my certification around self care, specifically related to hygiene. I found it very interesting because we discussed how all the products we use to “take care” of ourselves have quite a few toxins in them. Our skin is the largest organ and its porous surfaceContinue reading “How Skincare Relates To Well Being”

New Year Reset Seminar…Mind, Body, and Soul

After the holidays, I always feel like I need a mental and physical reset as well as some motivation moving into the winter months. When I was teaching 5th grade, January and February were always challenging months for me. The weather was dreary, it was dark at 4 pm, I would feel stressed around myContinue reading “New Year Reset Seminar…Mind, Body, and Soul”

Fasting Seminar Bullet Points

There’s been talk around our community about the benefits of fasting. Therefore Sara and I decided to attend a seminar at Palm Health about the “Essentials of Fasting.” Here were the take always: There are different types of fasting but the two most talked about at the seminar were: *Time Restricted Eating: Eating within anContinue reading “Fasting Seminar Bullet Points”

Why Come To Yoga??

Quite a few of you have heard me shooting my mouth off about going to hot yoga and how much I love it. Let me share a few benefits of yoga (doesn’t have to be hot). First off, as we get older, it’s super important to work on balance, mobility and flexibility. These gradually becomeContinue reading “Why Come To Yoga??”

Takeaways From Teen Resilience and Adaptability Seminar

Friday I attended a seminar on teen resilience and adaptability. After walking out of there, I thought EVERYONE SHOULD HEAR THIS! Therefore, I’m working with the presenter to see if we can offer this somehow to the Kirkwood community…stay tuned. Here were my takeaways…again, just food for thought: *Teens experience a high and ongoing pressureContinue reading “Takeaways From Teen Resilience and Adaptability Seminar”