Did you know, that during a typical day in a temperate climate, such as in Washington DC or midwestern United States, the average person loses about 2.5 liters of water?! Humans lose water through: – Skin (sweat) – Kidneys (urine) – Lungs (water vapor/breath) – Bowels (typical bowel movements, not diarrhea) However, if you do […]
Water and Weight Loss
Weight loss can be a hard task for anyone, especially all of you hard working teachers out there, who burn the wick at both ends. While we love the information age that we’re in, it can also be an obstacle when everyone has their own suggestions on weight loss, health, and more. Thankfully, there is […]
Proper Nutrition for Your Total Wellness
Proper Nutrition – what does it mean for you? As we delve into these Healthy Challenges each month, we hope you are beginning to investigate just how healthy you are, if you haven’t before. Focusing on making simple changes to your lifestyle can lead to amazing results in your health and wellness. Especially if you find that you are fatigued, […]
Quick ~ Hide your Veggies!! (and other easy hacks!)
We’ve noticed a tiny lag in participation on the Teacher’s Lounge. Are you finding it tough to add in more fruits and vegetables to your diet? What’s holding you back? Let us know in a private message, or by commenting on this post, so we can make some recommendations specifically for YOU. In the meantime, […]
Cool Summer Fruits And Vegetables That Boost Teachers Health
Don’t you just love this time of year when we get to enjoy being outdoors in the warm, sunny weather? Well, one of the best parts about summer is that it brings us a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables ~ that are all filled to the brim with amazing health benefits. Read on to find out […]
Bless Your Heart, Teacher – Tips to Improve your Heart Health
It should come a no surprise that there is a strong connection between a nutritious diet and a healthy heart. A recent University of Washington study found that nearly 50% of deaths from cardiovascular disease could have been prevented by making adjustments to the way you eat and the choices you make in life. Cardiovascular […]
Out of Shape? Ailments? Walking is Perfect to Get You Moving
Walking Is The Perfect Low Impact Exercise Have you joined the the Step Challenge this month? What’s holding you back? If you have bad knees, are overweight or out of shape, or suffer from many other aches and pains, Walking is a very low impact way to ease yourself back into the saddle, so to […]
Lifelong Stress Relief for Teachers and Everyone!
As we wind up this month’s Wellness Challenge, I want to leave you with one huge reason to continue Walking as a consistent habit in your life: It Reduces STRESS and helps you to feel more PEACEFUL and even Happy! Life can be tough. There will be ups and downs. Blessings and Losses. Exuberant Joys and […]
Types of Meditation
The August Challenge Continues… There are at least 7 types of Meditation. Even if you’ve tried one in the past and it didn’t work for you, it may just mean you haven’t connected with the one that fits you best. In this post, you will: learn more about the different types of Meditation find out what […]
Why people think Meditating is “so hard” and Hacks to Make it Easier
You’ve learned about some of the benefits of Meditation, yet you still aren’t doing it. Don’t worry – You’re not alone. Despite all the personal stories, research, and data to back up the profound effectiveness of such a simple practice, many people still find it very difficult to meditate. Let’s explore some of the main […]