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The holidays can truly a special time of year filled with celebrations, family gatherings, and traditions. This time can also bring not feeling your best, self-criticism, and can be overwhelming and hard to navigate.   Here are some of our big tips to navigate this holiday season and without depriving yourself of connecting with family and friends:   Maintain a balanced diet through the season Stop saving up your calories! When you starve yourself all day it is almost guaranteed there is a binge around the corner leaving you feeling stuffed and sick.   Ask yourself if you’re hungry Perhaps your hunger is masking as a feeling of anxiety or the stress of the holidays, your to-do list, or other factors.   Make Swaps If you are going to a ...

How To Embrace The New Normal In The Office  The term "new normal" has been thrown around a lot this year. When the pandemic shook the world, we moved into a new phase of social distancing, remote work, and increased online interactions to stop the spread. It appears just as we’ve gotten used to the new normal we were forced into adopting, another new normal is fast approaching. As offices reopen and we head back to the workplace, we need to readjust our thinking and actions once more. While the world assumed that everything would revert to the way it was before the pandemic, this is not the case. COVID-19 is still a real threat, and needs to be properly managed—even if the number of active cases has decreased. A ...

     

Once upon a time, I was horrified by the holiday season.   I found myself saying yes to triggering work parties and family gatherings, eating to cope with family members that cause anxiety, and obsessed over every little thing I ate. Although my social calendar was maxed out, I would feel desperately isolated, lonely, alone, and filled with fear.   Fear of grazing all day due to the mass amount of food. Fear of judgment on what other people will remark on your plate and why you’re not eating certain things. Fear of getting the 'F it’s' to feel ‘normal’ and eat like everyone else.   Instead of spending my seasons enjoying time and being present with my loved ones, I fed these mind-games and gave them the power to ...

These warm and comforting dishes are the perfect way to welcome the colder temperatures. Not only are these recipes packed with nutrients, but they also have lots of immune-boosting ingredients! Simple and easy to prepare, you will love these recipes even on the chillest autumn evening.   Swipe for 3 warming dishes to make this fall. All recipes from NAO 🍂☁️  

The CDC has announced due to COVID-19 reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like flu, this fall and winter is more important than ever.     Every year, the flu sickens millions of people in the U.S., and with the flu season approaching fast, what we do NOW can greatly improve our immune system in order to combat the flu more quickly and efficiently, as well as prevent it. Among practicing good health habits, such as exercising and eating a balanced diet, and reducing your intake of sugar, preservatives, and processed foods, adding in supplements can boost your immune system and overall health.       Prepare yourself and your family for the cold and flu season this year with greater immune resilience and protection. Find out how your gut ...

Being a Nutritionist for 12 years, I know how much food can directly impact your mood. Our food choices matter, especially under stress.   We don’t want to add to that stress by any means. This is why I’ve compiled a list of five ways to eat healthy on a budget. While eating healthy may be seen overwhelming due to its costs, these tips can empower you to make food choices that will leave you feeling your best, emotionally, physically, and financially.   5 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget     1. Plan your meals Meal planning is a smart way to cut down expenses and eliminate food waste. Win-win! Planning at the beginning of the week or before you go to the grocery store is a great ...

Photo from the The Everygirl.   The past weeks our hearts have ached due to the devastating fires on the West Coast. On top of a pandemic, these fires throughout California, Oregon, and Washington have forced thousands out of their homes and in search for safety. Not only are these fires causing a great deal of stress, but they also can cause health issues, ranging from sore and scratchy throat, severe allergies, congested lungs, and eyes irritated.   Some of my friends and I joined up to provide those affected out west some easy wellness tips to practice during these times:   ✨ Diaphragmatic Breathing for Breathing Immunity from @thejoyfulapproach Diaphragmatic breathing is a deep breathing exercise that fully engages the diaphragm and increases the efficiency of the lungs. This type ...

Between all the hats we are wearing this school year, lunch should be the least of our worries. By planning, you’ll be able to hang one of your hats up each week. As a busy parent, I always take some time on the weekend to plan for the week and make sure I have all my snacks and lunches in a row.   Here are 4 simple tips to prepping weekday lunches:   1. Start with making a list of meals and snacks you need for the week (be specific and realistic)! From there, write an ingredient list you’ll need for the meals and snacks. Working backward will help save time at the grocery store, help with food waste, and leave you ready for each meal!   2. Have a ...

With back-to-school upon us, nothing is more important these days than our mental health and wellness.   Especially this year.   NAO Wellness has a simple offering that can set parents and kids up on the right track for peace of mind..   Ear Seeds.   Ear Seeds are not only beautiful but they are healing physically and emotionally, non-invasive, and a way to manage stress and anxiety of the new school year, along with everything else, without leaving your home.   We have put together ‘Back To School’ Ear Seed Points below to help with anxiety, stress, focus, memory, insomnia, and finding balance.   All you need it your Ear Seed Kit and you're able to be your own healer in less than 5 minutes.   Use code: BACKTOSCHOOL ...