Vital Self Care
As a physiologist, I have always appreciated how amazing our bodies are. To thrive our bodies require the natural energies of the earth, the sun, and the wind. You are probably thinking, this all sounds pretty simple and straightforward. But there is a problem and a solution...
Food Addictions, pt. 2: The Sugar Solution
Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet. It provides calories with no added nutrients and in the long run, can damage your metabolism. Marketing campaigns and advertisements often mislead us into thinking we are making a healthy choice when this is not the case. Most of us overindulge at times. But the more sugar we consume, the more sugar we want. However, the good news is that people can break the sugar addiction in 10 days. To break the sugar addiction, we need to...
Beat Food Addiction
The obesity epidemic has been a topic of concern and debate. One of the debated ideas is that of food addiction. The concept that a person can be addicted to food has recently gained increasing support. Several lifestyle changes can help manage uncontrollable urges to consume certain foods. For example…
Mostly Preventable...
I want to remind everyone that this is a scenario based on the infectious nature of our current health challenge but also bear in mind that we have been facing other pandemics for decades. Within the context of the Self Care Awakening, we discuss four main inter-related factors that are responsible for many of the health challenges we face from non-communicable disease (NCDs.)
2020 Autumn Detox. Nature's Perfect Setup, pt. 3
Autumn is a perfect time of year to detox and prep your immune system. In part 3 of our detox series, we talk about a healthy flush, a green shower, and free radicals. A healthy fall detox gives your body a chance to release toxins built up during the hot summer months so you and your family are better prepared to face the “sick season” during the colder months.
2020 Autumn Detox. Nature's Perfect Setup. pt. 2
In part 2 of “2020 Autumn Detox. Nature’s Perfect Setup.” This blog has even more helpful Fall detox solutions designed to prime your immune system for the upcoming winter months.
2020 Autumn Detox. Nature's Perfect Setup, pt. 1
The world is a toxic place. 2020 confronted us all with this statement in vivid, living color. While there may not be anything we, personally, can do with viruses, colds and, the flu there is a lot we can do now and year-round to strengthen our immune system.
Energy Matters
Nearly 25 years ago, Nikken’s magnetic products were the first to catch my attention and curiosity. I had never heard of products that incorporate natural physical energy of the earth (magnetic energy) into a wellness product. At that time, I suffered from a…
Healthy Home, Healthy Family
I think it is safe to say that we all want our homes to be a safe and healthy environment for ourselves and our families. The Wellness Home addresses key areas to support our health the way nature intended.
Healthy Bones Matter
When was the last time you wondered how healthy your bones are? One aspect of health that is often misunderstood or ignored is bone health. There are natural ways to improve bone and joint health at any age.
Drink to Your Health
Proper hydration is essential for a healthy immune system and at this specific point in time concerning the global pandemic it is of paramount importance for us all.
Even mild dehydration can decrease…
Whole Food Nutrition for the Whole Family
A major component of the Nikken Wellness Home is healthy nutrition. Eating a balanced diet is vital for good health and wellbeing. Food provides our bodies with…
Work - Life Balance, pt. 2
Work-life balance can seem like an impossible achievement. Technology makes us accessible around the clock and fear of job loss incentivizes longer hours. Here are a few self-care tips to balance the work-life equation.
Good for You, Good for the Planet
What if there was a company that had the health of our planet in mind but also, it’s constituents? There is,
Weight Matters for Healthy Families
In one of the largest studies ever to examine obesity rates across the globe, researchers found that more than 60% of men, 50% of women, and 1/3rd of children are either overweight or obese. They concluded that obesity is a growing problem….
Healthy Future
Happy, healthy parents make happy, healthy children. Encouraging children to live healthy lifestyles is each parents’ responsibility. The best way to accomplish this…
Healthy Foods Simplified
In the last few weeks, we have been discussing foods that support our immune system. I had a few questions and observations from our subscribers asking if I could simplify our basic food sources and how the Nikken Wellness Home can help.
Grounding Matters pt. 2
After our very lengthy discussion, I remember thinking that this all made perfect sense. It was so simple and should be so intuitive that we would be healthier if we connected to…
Earth Day 2020
One of the things that fill me with an appreciation for our Nikken Global Wellness Community is our contribution to our communities and planet earth every day. For example…
Self Care Awakening Review
…. These four concepts are easy to understand but are vital to our health. Self Care is a practical and simple way of Being Healthy by Choice and not leaving our Health to Chance.