A few tips to get your body and mind working at their best.
Save your skinny jeans for special occasions
We often overlook simple things that can help us have better skin. Wearing tight clothes and jeans for long periods can affect blood flow and cause cellulite.
Recalibrate with anise seeds
Anise seeds have a distinguished flavor and a wide array of benefits. After a meal they can help improve digestion and strengthen gut health. Thanks to a special compound they can also boost mood and rebalance the hormones.
Detox and relax with a steam bath
While both the sauna and the steam room have their own benefits, I have a stronger preference for the latter as the humidity makes my usually dry skin softer and moist. Learn what are the other benefits of the steam room.
Let’s talk about saddlebags!
Getting rid of saddlebags is possible, but it requires working on multiple things at once. From exercising, to diet and hormonal changes that can cause fat to accumulate in a specific area.
Are your hormones off balance?
More than 50 known hormones are at work in our endocrine system affecting sleep quality, mood, menstrual cycle and skin health. What type of blood test can you do to check the status of your hormones?
A coffee scrub to tighten your skin
Among the many homemade remedies this is probably one of my favorites: it exfoliates and tightens the skin leaving it smooth and pleasant at the touch.
Don’t skip warmup and stretching
Having a solid warm up and cool down routine is critical to help the muscle get ready and recover after a training session. It helps the muscles oxygenate faster before and get rid of built up lactic acid afterwards.
Stimulate the lymphatic system with dry brushing
Dry brushing is a simple massage technique that can be done right before the shower. It stimulates the lymphatic system, but also exfoliates the skin helping it regain tone and elasticity.
A flavorful salad with forbidden rice
This fabulous salad is simple to make and has a very special ingredient: black rice. It’s loaded with antioxidants and protein, perfect to make you feel satiated and energized for the rest of the day.
Keep hunger at bay with Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt, unlike regular yogurt, contains a high amount of protein and other essential vitamins critical for bone formation and gut health. It also keeps you satiated for longer.
Calm your mind in two simple poses
There are days where we don’t seem to be able to find stillness and thoughts keep spinning around our head. These two poses are meant to restore peace of mind. Grab your mat and try them.
Real nut-milk with just one ingredient
If you like plant-based milks with nothing else, but you don’t have time to make your own milk from scratch Joi has come to our rescue. Nut milk as dense and frothy as you like in just 30 seconds.
Boost stamina and immunity with Spirulina
Spirulina was used by the Aztec to increase stamina and boost the immune system. It’s loaded with proteins, essential amino acids and unique a antioxidant that fights inflammation.
How to eat more mindfully
Mindful eating is not just about what you eat but how you eat it. If you are trying to lose weight loss this can help you transform eating from a daily act into a thoughtful activity.
The wisdom of the Mexica: Amaranth
Amaranth is one of the most ancient grains (or seeds) and it has many great properties: it’s gluten free and it’s filled with antioxidants; it’s also rich in essential amino acids which gives the body plenty of energy.
Destress and rebalance with Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha, used for centuries in Ayuverdic medicine as one of the most powerful adaptogens has been gaining popularity as a remedy for anxiety and hormonal balance.
Balance your hormones with Seed Cycling
Seed Cycling may be something worth experimenting with if your hormones are imbalanced as it may help with irregular periods, thyroid, PMS, cramps, endometriosis or PCOS.
Add Oats to your breakfast routine
Oats are not just a popular breakfast option they are also loaded with fibers, included a very special one that that helps fight inflammation, protein, manganese and a unique skin-friendly antioxidant.
How to increase muscle strength and tone
A combination of resistance training and a protein-rich diet are essential to build lean muscles. Especially as we grow older, 40+, it is critical to work on both.
Calm your mind with Downward Dog
A very common and super simple in-between pose downward dog ca be done almost anywhere bringing many benefits to the body and the mind.