Wellness Woman 40 And Beyond Blog

For the last 42 days I have been on a quest to do the things I need to do to get fit and stay fit.  It has been quite a journey and I have learned more about what I need to do to stay well from a holistic stand point. I have tried to share those things that I thought you might be interested in and that I thought were most important.

One of the topics I hear women talk about all the time is CRAVINGS!!  Whether you are 25, 55, 75 or 105 we all have cravings. It really starts to get crazy during PMS and Menopause.  I decided to attack my cravings in a different way.  I know all about the different herbs and foods we can take to help with our cravings (in fact that will be my next blog)  but how do we beat the mind game that goes along with our cravings.

I have tried these suggestions for two weeks and they are working.  We really start to get well, get fit, even lose weight when we take control of our thoughts.  We have chatter that is constantly going on in our heads. But we truly do ha…

Even though I work from home I still feel stress.   Most of my stress is self-imposed and like a lot of entrepreneurs and Type A personalities, I sometimes set too many goals with too many short deadlines.  The result... STRESS!   I am  totally passionate about what I do and at times I forget to take a break, forget to eat and sometimes I forget to breathe.  Literally!  Studies show that we are a nation of non-breathers. We basically don't allow ourselves to breathe properly during stressful times.  Taking a big cleansing breath can do wonders when you are feeling stress.  Here are some tips that you can do right at your desk that will help to relieve your stress and give you a moment of relaxation.
 They really do work and I now use these tips during my work day.

Take a "positive" Break  - Take a  break right there at your desk.  The internet truly does have some wonderful sites that will help you to relax and calm your spirit.  Here is an example of a great website tha…

Since I have been on my own personal journey to wellness I have increased my workouts.  While this is great I am experiencing a few aches and pains.  I tried quite a few thing to help with my aches and pains and I am sharing the natural remedies that have used that  work the best for me. Give them a try and let me know how they work for you!   Epsom Salts My grandmother swore by Epsom Salts and she was right!  Just a cup or two of Epsom salt dissolved in a nice warm tub of water can sooth your sore and aching muscles.  The water should not be too hot and you should soak for at least 10 to 15 minutes.These salts are made from magnesium sulfate which help the muscles to relax and helps to pull out the excess fluids from the muscle tissue that cause the soreness and the swelling.
Warm ShowerI love to take a warm shower after a great work out.  It truly relaxes the muscles and helps you to relax. Take a warm shower or bath it is great when it comes to helping you release tension especia…

I promised myself when I started this journey to wellness that I would increase my work life balance. I think I have done that. I promised myself that I would do more varied workouts and I am doing that.  I also promised myself that I would get more than 4 hours of sleep a night..I am still working on that one.  I just can't seem to sleep longer than four hours, yet when I wake up I know I could use at least another hour or so of sleep. So I decided to try a few methods to see what worked the best for me.  I have tried all of these over the last three weeks and all of them have made a difference.  I do have a favorite...lavender!!! I love putting a lavender sachet under my pillow. I always have such a restful sleep.  

Try these other suggestions. Everyone is different and some of these suggestions may work better for you than others.  One thing I know for sure, it is definitely worth trying in order to ensure a restful sleep!


Melatonin
This natural hormone, which is made by the body…