Over this last weekend, there was a bit of controversy around a particular huge personal care product company and it’s less than thoughtful ad it released involving women of various nationalities. I briefly spoke on them in my instagram stories (click HERE to follow me on instagram @itsmeladyg), but you can check out …
Hormones and periods. I feel like this is all I’ve been talking about for the last 2 years. And I LOVE IT!! It’s not only because I’m still a bit surprised that my hormone troubles have come to an end, but it’s mostly because I truly enjoy helping women understand they can take back …
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that more plant based options are popping up everywhere. As they say, ask and you shall receive. The more plant eating folks speak up and ask for a bigger variety of options at their favorite restaurants, the more options will start popping up. While standing on line …
Stress is a killer. No literally, it can truly kill you if it gets ridiculously out of hand. It raises your blood pressure, puts stress on your heart, raises your cortisol…the list goes on and on. Up until now, we’ve been told that stress can be controlled by breathing exercises, meditation, going for a …
Plant based milks are quickly becoming the new “regulars” in the dairy aisle. According to this article from Forbes, “traditional milk sales have dropped over 11% over the last year.” The demand for non-dairy alternatives is steadily increasing with no signs of stopping. I switched from cow’s milk many years ago due to …
Smiling Mediation. Yes, it’s a thing. And yes, that’s me sitting in front of a ton of clothes that need to be folded on a bed that needs to be made. On this particular day, I was truly NOT about that domestic life. Remember way back in 2010 when a not-so-little movie called …
Brewing hot coffee at home has been long thought of as a task that requires a lot of investing on the front end to get savings in the long run. I’ve been there. I bought several fancy machines that require pods and filters and all sorts of other doodads, cleaning, and headaches. …
Probiotics, Prebotics, Gut Health, Microbiomes…oh, my! Switch on the TV during the daytime while any number of varied aged women are giving their opinion on the hottest topics of the day and you are bound to come across a commercial or three trying to sell you a product that will “magically” make you …
When I first decided to start “going natural” I truly didn’t know where to start. Yes, I started with my hair by quitting any and all chemical processing, but taking it lower than the neck was something entirely different. So, I started with what I now call “the gateway drug of …
Periods, and not having mine is something I’ve become a little too comfortable talking about on the internet. Well, let me back that up. My period used to be MIA, but not anymore. Through my own research and trial and error, I was able to naturally fix my hormones and get Aunt Flo back …
Today I am happy to share with you a post by friend and fellow wellness blogger Chasi Jernigan of SweatInMascara.com. Chasi is a plus size fitness instructor, mom, wife, and overall phenomenal woman helping others make positive healthy changes in their lives. Be sure to check her out on instagram @sweatinmascara or on her blog …
Getting kids to eat healthier is a universal struggle amongst most parents. Kids just looooove the sugary, salty, and greasy goodies of the world. But, who can blame them, they are great right. However, in a time where childhood obesity is skyrocketing due to an increase in consumption of processed foods …
By the way, I hope that you really didn’t think I was going to tell you why you would want to know “how not to die” overall because well, life is awesome and I think that’s reason enough. 🙂 BUT, there is a specific reason why you may want to find out from …
Growing up, there was one item which was always under the sink that my mother used when she was super achy…epsom salt. I never really understood how or why it worked, but it seemed to always do the trick for her and people in my family. Well fast forward a couple of decades …
Inflammation. It’s THE buzz word of buzz words right now. Let’s take a minute to get this whole inflammation thing straight. According to WebMd.com, Inflammation is a process by which the body’s white blood cells and substances they produce protect us from infection with foreign organisms, such as bacteria and viruses. When inflammation occurs, …
Oooh, Matcha. For the last year or so, it has been my go to replacement in my attempt to break up with coffee. But I was asked on my Instagram account what are some of the health benefits associated with it so…tada…a blog post!! What is matcha? Matcha is simply powdered whole green tea leaves. Tea …
One of the best things about becoming a grown up is meeting amazing people AND being able to appreciate them for their fabulousness, even if it is virtually. One of these awesome beings is Chasi Jernigan of the blog Sweatinmascara.com. This is why I’m honored to share Chasi’s story as part of my …
I’m not sure where this whole unicorn trend came from, but I definitely loving it!! Whether it’s lattes, noodles, toast, or who knows what else, UNICORNS ARE IN! I most admit that I’ve been so busy over on Instagram @itsmeladyg, documenting my plant based journey on a daily basis (go ahead and …
If you called me on a random Saturday night, (ok, who am I kidding? It would really be any night of the week), I would more than likely be watching some sort of food documentary on Netflix or Youtube. It’s an obsession that has literally changed my life. It has surely has contributed …
When I was growing up, one of my favorite breakfast foods was Cream of Wheat. Everything about it was comforting to me. It was different than oatmeal, smoother, silkier, and so easy to eat one or two bowls at a time. My mom would make it with a little sugar, milk, and cinnamon …
