Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day—a day associated with love, romance…and chocolate. This year Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent and a day of fasting and abstinence for Roman Catholics. Last year, I successfully gave up candy for Lent. What do you think? Can I crush the candy cravings and do it again?
It’s easy to keep fit at home with these 22-minute workouts
With the arrival of fall weather, many of us are spending more time indoors. It’s easy to turn into a couch potato during the cold, dark months of fall and winter. But physical activity is an important tool to increase energy levels and chase away those winter doldrums. Today’s post will help you keep fit at home with a selection of 22-minute YouTube workouts.
Best ways to support someone with cancer
“You have cancer.” Three simple words. Three powerful words. Words no-one expects or wants to hear. They literally turn your life upside down when you hear them. Today’s post will talk about how you can help someone diagnosed with cancer.
The shocking truth about microplastics and your health
If you pay attention to the news media, you’ve likely heard about microplastics. But what are they and how do they impact your health?
In today’s post, learn the shocking truth about microplastics—what they are, where they are found, and the risks they pose to your health. More importantly, find out some steps you can take to reduce your exposure.
Simple Living Sunday – Breast Cancer Awareness Month roundup
Tomorrow is Halloween and it’s also the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month for another year. I’m wrapping up October with a Breast Cancer Awareness Month roundup of my posts from the last three years. In addition to tips on how to reduce your cancer risk, you’ll find suggestions on how best to support a loved one with cancer, ideas on what not to say and do, and more.
Dirty dozen ingredients to avoid in cosmetics
Following my cancer diagnosis in 2011, I started to pay a lot more attention to the personal care and cosmetic products I was using. Today’s post looks at the dirty dozen ingredients to avoid in cosmetics. Plus, you’ll find tips on how to reduce your exposure, and some examples of clean cosmetic brands.
Finding an aluminum-free deodorant that really works
There’s nothing like a cancer diagnosis to make you keenly aware of what you’re putting on and in your body. After hearing of a possible link between breast cancer and antiperspirants containing aluminum, I started to look for aluminum-free deodorant options. Today’s post is an unbiased review of several brands that I’ve found to be effective. As an added bonus, there are even a few plastic-free options.
The stinky truth – I tried several brands before I found one that worked.
It’s almost Pinktober – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month—or Pinktober as I call it—starts tomorrow. As it does every October, the world will turn pink and pink ribbons in the name of breast cancer awareness will pop up everywhere you turn.
Having fought a personal battle with breast cancer, I have mixed feelings about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today, I’m sharing my honest thoughts on Pinktober and the whole pink ribbon movement.
The surprising health benefits of house plants
Are you a lover of indoor plants? You might be surprised to learn that, in addition to the beauty they bring to your home, there are many health benefits of house plants. Read on to learn more about those benefits. I’ve also got some pictures of my growing house plant collection.
Alternatives to meditation to help you destress
May 21 is World Meditation Day—a day set aside for everyone to clear their minds and embrace a practice that has been around for thousands of years. Many people swear by meditation but, for some of us with overactive minds, it can end up being more about frustration than relaxation. Fortunately, there are alternatives to meditation to help you destress.