Journaling- Gal Pal blog
| |

17 Ways to More Self Love & Happiness

Self love is the best love because it needs to start within.  Around Valentine’s Day many  people dread the “Hallmark holiday” because the expectations are set so high. Some feel the pressure to remember your romantic relationship, gal pals, friends and family members. The holiday is lovely and is all in good spirit but for…

Adorable thoughtful satisfied woman with glad expression thinks or dreams about something pleasant o
| | |

How To Sync Your Skincare Routine To Your Period Cycle

In this article, we’ll talk about how your period cycle affects your skin’s needs, and how you can match your skincare routine with your menstrual cycle.  All about period skincare Period skincare, also called hormonal cycle-based skincare, is part of the rise of specialized skincare for women with varying needs. There are specialized skincare products…

Health issues - female suffering from pain and holding her hands on the stomach

Why Menstrual cycles are the barometer of health- The 6th Vital Sign

Periods are now recognized as a barometer of woman’s overall health. Recognized as our 6th vital sign by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians, our cycles can be used as a useful predictor of health problems just like blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and pain (the 5 original vital…

Hormones on a scale

5 Factors That Contribute to Hormone Imbalance

Most often when we hear hormone imbalance, we are thinking sex hormones. Thank you, Suzanne Somers! But I hope to give you a better perspective on this because too many of us are quick to jump on the Bio-identical Hormone Replacement band wagon without first making sure we have handled our foundation. To really understand…

Christmas atmosphere at home
| |

How To Stay Balanced And Grounded During The Holidays

Some tips on how to stay balanced and grounded throughout the holidays. What Will Your Holiday Story Be?  I often hear people talk about how they always eat too much, drink too much, buy too many presents for their kids, and then after the holidays feel like crap. They have a holiday ‘hangover’. It’s a…

Young family cooking
|

What To Eat To Reduce Anxiety

9. Amino Acids Beef and other red meats also contain different amino acids critical for one’s mental health and brain function. Many types of meat contain B vitamins, including thiamine or vitamin B1, which affect mood.  Meats rich in B vitamins that help ward off anxiety include beef, pork, and chicken. Protein found in meat…