Spring Is Here (Kind Of…) 🌸

Start Spring off right by giving the gift of good nutrition!

HEALTH BITES | MARCH 2023

Happy Spring, Bethany!

Some of you know that Chris, my husband, is a meteorologist. When we first met, my parents immediately had him settle a long-standing debate: is the first day of Spring March 1st or March 21st? While we may all be waiting for the 21st to get here, I’m happy to report that according to the meteorology world, the first day of a new season is the 1st; therefore, making March 1st the official first day of spring (congrats, Dad 😉 ). So I happily say to you, Winter is over, and Spring has sprung (at least once we finish digging out from this latest snowstorm)!

While we may celebrate Spring this month, did you know March is also Women’s History Month? Therefore, to all of my fellow women out there, this one’s for you! I’ll be covering a wide array of women’s health and wellness issues this month, ranging from monthly cycles and menopause to healthy aging, and that today, anxiety occurs at least twice as often in women as in men. I’ll be sharing this information on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn, so if you’re not already, follow along there to ensure you don’t miss anything!

Finally, I do recognize that not all of my subscribers identify as a woman, so for any of the men reading this, I hope that you’ll either pass this along to the women in your life, whether that’s your mother, sister, wife, or daughter; or take a moment to read some of the content and better understand the health issues affecting women today.

Stay well,
Bethany

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ON THE BLOG

THE IMPORTANCE OF BALANCED HORMONES

Balancing hormones is a hot topic right now, and rightfully so. Hormones play a tremendous role in our overall health, and when just one is off-kilter, it can wreak havoc on our entire body. Many factors can affect our hormones, from food and stress levels to sleep and physical activity. Read more.

ON THE BLOG

MAXIMIZING THE ENERGY FLUCTUATIONS OF A MENSTRUAL CYCLE

Most of the time we associate fatigue and energy drain with PMS and menstruation. But have you ever noticed that on certain days of your cycle, you actually have more energy? Read more.

RECIPE ROUND-UP

HEALTHY & DELICIOUS SALAD RECIPE ROUND-UP

Some of my favorite healthy salad recipes from around the web! Read more.

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FIVE-MINUTE BREATH WORK TO REDUCE ANXIETY

Box Breathing is an effective form of breath work (aka breath training) that reduces cortisol levels and supports our nervous system when we feel triggered or generally anxious. Simple breath work can be instrumental in reducing anxiety; it grounds you, resets your focus and brings you back to a more neutral state. I’m still working on meditation; however, I’ve found breath training easier to commit to, and for me, it’s just as effective. While taking deep breaths can be helpful too, this is a step up and only takes 5 minutes (you could do a round or two if you’re in a hurry).