20 minute Distance reiki sessions for stress management, relaxation, healing energy

June 16, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

I am finally getting to updating my Wellness Plans. As I had mentioned in May I am focusing more on the Wellness part of my Health Coaching certificate, rather than one on one coaching sessions. This is more targeted, and I think more helpful since the market is already flooded with Health Coaching. Please read […]

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My 3 favorite mindfulness techniques that may help lower blood pressure

May 24, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had an awesome weekend. I was able to work, technically light duty because I was not allowed to lift or pull, but I was grateful to work. I think sometimes we take for granted the importance of work and how it plays into our mindset. That doesn’t mean I think […]

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what is earthing and does it work?

April 28, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

As a Holistic Health Coach I learned about different types of Grounding Techniques. But, I don’t recall learning about the term Earthing. Earthing is a particular type of Grounding that reconnects us with the Earth. Once I started to read more about it, it became apparent to me that it was similar to what I […]

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Eucalyptus!

September 10, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

My son got married recently and his wife had a bouquet of Eucalyptus flowers, it smelled delightful. This piqued my interest in the flowering plant and what an amazing plant it is. Not only is it beautiful to the eye, but also has lots of medicinal uses as well. Please remember that while plants seem […]

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Health Buddy Melissa 30 Day December Challenge: The Plank

December 1, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Follow my blog with Bloglovin December 1st and time to roll out my first monthly challenge. Each month will be a new challenge, not always fitness, but about any health topic. You can join in by leaving a comment on this page each day you complete the challenge, and how long you held your […]

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Mindful Monday #1

September 23, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

I am taking a Mindfulness class. It is very short, and the last class in a series of classes on Integrative Therapies. While it is very interesting there is a lot more to this topic than 4 quick weeks. At any rate, I have already learned so much about being in the present, and not […]

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Sweating on Sunday: The Road to 12,500 Daily Steps

September 8, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Updated 4/4/2021: I am no doing 12,500 steps every day with ease. I now am working towards building up to 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes. If you follow this blog, then you know my ultimate step goal is 12,500 steps per day. I was at 9,500 per day and just increased to 10,000 per […]

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Extras for Health Buddy Melissa Plans

August 11, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Before I start, I have some exciting news. This fell into my lap quite unexpectedly. About 2 weeks ago, I started taking classes on Integrative Therapies. I moved off the first course, and the second course is on Guided Imagery. For this class I have to create a Guided Imagery script, that will be a […]

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Thanksgiving on Tuesday: Family Food Challenge! September 21, 2021
Hello, Hello! As promised, yesterday, I am sharing something fun that your family, or friends can do too. I was watching a Youtube video last week and it was a family that challenged each other to make a themed meal. Their theme was a Dollar Tree theme challenge. It was really interesting, and the creative [...]
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Meatless Monday: Greek Spaghetti September 20, 2021
Hello, Hello! As I try to work back more towards a Vegetarian type of eating pattern, I have discovered this wonderfully delicious recipe. If you have read any of my posts on Oxalates this month, then you know why I have steered away from strictly Vegetarian eating. We actually had this on Friday, but I [...]
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Funny Friday, Halloween Scares! September 17, 2021
We are coming into that time of year, Halloween. Have you started to decorate yet, or get in the Fall season. I have not yet. I am unsure of how I want to decorate this year. I love Fall themes, and Thanksgiving, but my Fairy Garden grew all in with Ivy this year, so none [...]
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How Much Salt Does the Body Need to Function Normally? September 16, 2021
Hello, and happy Thursday! If you read this blog, then you know I talk a lot about salt. I talk about salt when I talk about the kidneys, and I talk about salt when I talk about blood pressure. But, how much salt does the body actually need to function normally. Yes, you are reading [...]
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Taste Test Tuesday: Trader Joe’s Italian Meatballs September 14, 2021
Whoa a new featured topic! I think it is fun to share the perspective of different tastes for different food items. So, I am starting a Taste Test Tuesday topic. I don’t know if every Tuesday will be this topic, because I have others for Tuesdays, but if it is really popular I will just [...]
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Should You Avoid Everything But the Bagel Seasoning With CKD? September 13, 2021
Hello, and happy Monday! I hope everyone had an awesome weekend. It is finally getting to be a smidge cooler in the mornings, and I can enjoy my coffee outback on the swing. If you have been following along then you know for this month I am discussing Oxalates and how they can effect CKD, [...]
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Low Carb, Low Oxalate Blueberry Pancakes September 10, 2021
Hello, and welcome to another Food on Friday topic. Following particular diets can be so tricky, and it often makes me wonder what can I eat anymore. But, thank goodness for the internet that allows us to find all kinds of helpful information to make Mindful decisions about food choices. Do you love pancakes? Do [...]
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Let’s Think About This September 9, 2021
Hello, and welcome back to another #ThinkingonThursday topic. I have not done one of these in a while, because I have been thinking, lol. So, why do I write about these hot topic issues? There are several reasons. This is a Health blog and the things I choose to think about are related to Health. [...]
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Oxalates and Kidney Disease, CKD! September 8, 2021
Hello, and welcome to another Wellness Wednesday topic. Today, I am continuing with my monthly theme of oxalates. The most common symptom of having too much Oxalates in your body is manifested as Kidney Stones. Kidney stones are extremely painful, and if you have ever had one you know this. But, you may not actually [...]
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Don’t Go To Bed Angry! September 7, 2021
Hello, and welcome to another Healthy Tip Tuesday! I think this issue is more particular to women than men. Women tend to ruminate and overthink things. Men just let it go, not all men, but I think in a general way this is probably true. So, my Healthy Tip for today is, don’t go to [...]
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