Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Category: Family Living
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Although we don’t know what’s to come in the upcoming weeks, I think Thursday and Friday were thus far, two of the worst grocery shopping days that I ever experienced. I felt compelled to write to encourage you to stay healthy during this unprecedented time. A time when a serious virus is impacting our country…
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An upright small black suitcase on wheels stands on the curb. Next to it are two large and nearly filled plastic bags with orange shoe boxes inside. Easily identifiable is the Nike brand logo. A tethered book bag and a few other loose items perched on the blacktop. Young, athletic looking, lean, and flawless…
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The recent purchase of a gorgeous fern got me to thinking about the environmental wellness in my home. Environmental wellness (EW) supports and promotes healthy living. It is the quality of the habitat at home, school, the community, and pretty much every space you encounter. The way you interact with nature and the personal environment can…
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By now, most of you know that I moved from up north to down south. For the first time in my 52-year life, I surged from familiar to unfamiliar. From safe to vulnerable. Wase and mapquest are my new besties! The constant noise of nearly everyone knowing me (and my family) and visa Versa has stopped.…
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The concept of total wellness recognizes that our every thought, word and behavior affects our greater health and well-being. And we, in turn are affected not only emotionally but also physically and spiritually. -Greg Anderson While ironing a shirt for work (do people still iron?) you mentally drift. The tip of the iron touches your…
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You could easily argue that I picked the worse time of year to partake in a Vegan Challenge. Strangely I never considered the approaching holidays. I had already been thinking about eliminating meat and seafood from my diet. The dairy thing was a last minute bonus. I am an athlete. Athletes are competitive spirits. We like…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 