If you buy something through a link on this page, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you (see info). Sometimes we want accompaniment on our quest for Joy and Health. Someone to be there for the ups and downs, the highs and lows. Someone to share the excitement with when we hit our goals and reach our milestone, and someone to share our frustration with when we don’t don’t quite make it. Someone who stands by our side, even during those low moments, so we have someone to look at and say to them, “Hey,… I can do this!” And they listen. No matter what, they listen. You know what ..read more

20 Tips For Better Shut-Eye >>>With Bonus Download PDF Recipe At The End!<<< If you buy something through a link on this page, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, and as usual, I am not a licensed physician, so before beginning or changing any routines that can affect your health, it is always a good idea to consult your doctor (see info). Sleep is an all important factor to create a life of Joy and Health. Especially in today’s world, with constant distractions and so much to do Do DO, Sleep can literally fall by the wayside. It has become less of ..read more

#bellyburn30daychallenge Don’t forget, we here at Joy and Health recommend that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. There is also be affiliate links contained in and at the end of this article, and I will earn a small kickback, at no extra cost to you, for anything purchased through them. Please refer to our disclaimer page if you have any questions. Here’s the common thread I hear from family, friends, and acquaintances; “I think I’m fat.” “I feel so out of shape.” “I am so not fit.” “I feel unhealthy.” “I can’t even tie my shoes without grunting ..read more

Twirl. Jump. Twist. Dive. Bop. Weave. It is hard to keep the corners of your mouth from creeping up into that joyous smile when you let loose and “cut a rug”. Dancing brings joy into us like a straight IV shot, and we feel its effects without fail. If we can Laugh Like We Are Nine Again, then we can Dance Like We Are Ten! And visa versa! One can almost always begat the other. Laughter and dancing are gateway drugs to feeling joy and euphoria. The act of letting your stress and worries fall away and just being in your body, in movement is enriching and empowering. Music a ..read more

I’ll be honest, I only recently started drinking lots of water. I mean, I’ve always drank water, just not in copious amounts. An occasional glass here or there. A sip from a drinking fountain or a small paper cup from those blue jugs in the waiting room. It was just not something I thought about or focused on. Then, one day I was taking an extra long walk with Makeesha, my German Shepard, and it struck me; Photo by Ashutosh Sonwani on Pexels.com We are mostly water. Our bodies are roughly 60% water. Health researchers, fitness experts, and even weight loss gurus are all saying you sho ..read more

Let’s face it, it’s still winter and it’s cold outside. Netflix just released an awesome show and I gotta watch it. I just worked all day and my feet are sore. Today is Saturday and I just want to sleep in. I have so many chores to do, and no time to spare. I don’t wanna. Sound familiar? Let’s be honest, we all face these thoughts or thoughts like them at some time or another. We all go through times of a lack of motivation and feeling like we just don’t wanna. When we are feeling these periods of lowness, feeling like we are in a rut, how do we get out of it? How do we pull ourselves up, g ..read more

Laughter truly is the best medicine. A good laugh tightens your stomach muscles and strengthens your heart. Regular laughing also boosts your immune system. Letting go and really feeling a laugh can be a gratifying and emotionally prosperous. Laughing creates abundance and joy within, and when someone else sees you laughing, without, as they cannot help but feel the joy as well. A sincere, wholehearted laugh can be as infectious as a yawn, spreading joy to all who witness and hear it! So how do we get the honest, wholesome feeling of laughing? Remember how your whole body partook in the exp ..read more

Photo by Krivec Ales on Pexels.comAny good research scientist would tell you over and over that the keys lie in the data. In this case, we are talking about your data. Tracking the things that you believe are important to your Joy & Health. Here are just a few examples of what kind of data I am referring to; Water Intake – Measuring the amount of water you drink on a daily basis is an integral part of my data tracking. Look for more on this topic itself in another blog post coming soon! Sleep – Ample, quality sleep is important to all healthy bodily functions. According to the Center ..read more

Our bodies really are our house. We are in them 24/7. We carry them around with us and they carry us around, day in, and day out. When we want to build our bodies, we have to start somewhere. We have to build the foundations of the future for living our lives full of Joy & Health! Taking new steps towards any goal can be a daunting, scary endeavor. When we are not sure of the outcome, 100%, we can even begin to second guess ourselves. Begin to slowly, unintentionally quit. As soon as we begin letting ourselves down, little-by-little, the self-doubt begins to creep up. This can have a la ..read more

Sniffling… Sneezing…. Coughing…. ‘Tis the season! When we start dripping, as the cold weather sets in, the symptoms can be overwhelming! Time to listen in! Our bodies all have unique ways of telling us what’s up, through seasonal illnesses, allergic reactions, and mood swings. When we realize what’s going on with ourselves, and acknowledge what our bodies are telling us, we can do much more than just treat the symptoms. We can begin to understand our our individual bodies and internal systems deal and cope with the seasons and the environmental challenges therein. With that knowledge comes ..read more