Traveling any time of the year can take a toll on our immune systems with erratic schedules, routine changes, weather extremes, and seasonal illnesses. Amongst all the excitement of travel, we may also find that sleep isn’t as much of a priority. These things can wear down our immune systems, so let’s talk about how […]
5 Tips for Staying Mindful During the Holidays to Help Feel Your Best
Staying mindful of health and nutrition during the holiday season, spanning from October through the end of December, can sometimes be challenging. Chocolates, baked goods, alcoholic beverages, decadent brunch and breakfast spreads, as well as richer sides and proteins are in abundance and often easy to overindulge in. Veggies, fruits, and whole grains often take […]
Self-Care Practices for Immunity
With holiday travel and the cold and flu season in full effect, we thought it’d be a good idea to take a moment to reflect on immunity. Our daily routines can greatly affect our health and well-being. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fermented foods, like Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese, can help […]
Stress Awareness Month
Stress is personal, both biological and psychological, affecting the mind and body on a cellular level. Naturally, we find stress to be bad, something that holds us back, but what would happen if we changed our perspective? A natural part of our human experience, stress can be anything life brings our way that has the potential to upset our balance. In 2017, anxiety disorders were the most common mental illness, affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older.