Healthy Lifestyle Archives - Oh Lardy https://ohlardy.com/category/healthy-lifestyle/ Learn. Nourish. Live. Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:04:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 4 Alternatives to Medicine for Pain Management https://ohlardy.com/4-alternatives-to-medicine-for-pain-management/ https://ohlardy.com/4-alternatives-to-medicine-for-pain-management/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:06:38 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=22995 Chronic pain isn’t something we like to talk about. It’s uncomfortable. Not only does it destroy lives, there’s no easy way to treat it. It’s not something you can just slap a Band-Aid on and declare healed. And all this “not talking” isn’t helping the millions of Americans that live with some form of chronic...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/5-little-signs-you-are-aging-and-what-to-do-about-it/feed/ 3 The Mind-Gut Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your Stomach https://ohlardy.com/the-mind-gut-connection-how-your-emotions-affect-your-stomach/ https://ohlardy.com/the-mind-gut-connection-how-your-emotions-affect-your-stomach/#comments Tue, 01 May 2018 16:48:28 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=22656 You've heard the sayings all your life:”a knot in your stomach,” “a gut feeling,” “butterflies in your stomach,” or that something was “gut wrenching.” There’s a solid reason why we use these expressions so often — the gastrointestinal tract is incredibly sensitive to emotion. Feelings of anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, elation are all known to...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/the-mind-gut-connection-how-your-emotions-affect-your-stomach/feed/ 7 Embracing Minimalism: An Easy Guide to Choosing Happy https://ohlardy.com/embracing-minimalism-an-easy-guide-to-choosing-happy/ https://ohlardy.com/embracing-minimalism-an-easy-guide-to-choosing-happy/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2018 23:51:24 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=22643 It occurred to me recently that I have far too much stuff in my house. Storage has become an issue, and there’s little space for the things I need. When doing research on how to effectively declutter my home, I kept coming across articles on the benefits of minimalism. Intrigued, I did some light reading...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/embracing-minimalism-an-easy-guide-to-choosing-happy/feed/ 7 Do I Need Digestive Enzymes? https://ohlardy.com/do-i-need-digestive-enzymes/ https://ohlardy.com/do-i-need-digestive-enzymes/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2018 04:06:37 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=22632 It is probably no surprise that I am talking about digestive enzymes.  I mean, we love gut health here at Oh Lardy!  If you have hung around here for any period of time, you understand that we believe gut health is a cornerstone to overall wellness.  We love fermenting foods, making bone broth, supplementing with...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/do-i-need-digestive-enzymes/feed/ 3 4 Little Things You Can Do to Be a Healthier, Happier You https://ohlardy.com/healthy-happy/ https://ohlardy.com/healthy-happy/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:56:05 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=22608 When we think of healthy people, the image that comes to mind is usually that of toned runners who drink protein smoothies every morning and compete in Spartan events. However, what we picture isn’t the only definition of health — it’s just what we see on the magazine covers at the grocery store. It’s what...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/healthy-happy/feed/ 3 7 Ways to Give Your Kids (and Yourself) a Break From the Troubles of the World https://ohlardy.com/7-ways-to-give-your-kids-and-yourself-a-break-from-the-troubles-of-the-world/ https://ohlardy.com/7-ways-to-give-your-kids-and-yourself-a-break-from-the-troubles-of-the-world/#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2018 18:45:45 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=22517 To say that the world is going to hell in a handbasket wouldn’t be a complete exaggeration. Not a single day passes that the news doesn’t paint a picture of America that’s more hopeless and cruel than the day before. You need only chat with your family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers to be made startlingly...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/7-ways-to-give-your-kids-and-yourself-a-break-from-the-troubles-of-the-world/feed/ 3 Winter Road Trips: Preparing Your Car for Anything https://ohlardy.com/winter-road-trips-preparing-your-car-for-anything/ https://ohlardy.com/winter-road-trips-preparing-your-car-for-anything/#comments Thu, 04 Jan 2018 05:06:39 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=22422 Temperatures have started to drop, and the holidays are upon us — it’s time to get the car ready for winter road trips. Winter driving conditions are inherently dangerous; the right preparation and tools can end up literally saving your life. Here’s what you can do to ensure your car remains roadworthy and safe throughout...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/winter-road-trips-preparing-your-car-for-anything/feed/ 31 How to Get the Best Sleep Possible https://ohlardy.com/how-to-get-the-best-sleep-possible/ https://ohlardy.com/how-to-get-the-best-sleep-possible/#comments Thu, 04 Jan 2018 04:38:40 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=22414 A good night’s sleep can do wonders. We feel better, work better, and make smarter decisions when we're well rested. On the flip side, things can get a bit scary when we’re not getting enough sleep. Poor sleepers are at greater risk for heart attacks, cancer, and diabetes. Furthermore, their libido, skin, and problem-solving skills...

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]]> https://ohlardy.com/how-to-get-the-best-sleep-possible/feed/ 14 Do This ONE Thing Better This Week… https://ohlardy.com/do-this-one-thing-better-this-week/ https://ohlardy.com/do-this-one-thing-better-this-week/#respond Sat, 02 Dec 2017 21:24:15 +0000 https://ohlardy.com/?p=22373 It can be overwhelming to make better choices toward a healthy lifestyle! Where do you start?  Food?  Cleaning products?  Personal care?  Exercise?  Meditation?  Chiropractic?  Essential Oils?   Ack! Many times, we can become FROZEN because we are too scared to act!   Our friend, Ashley Koff, RD of Ashley Koff Approved has a great Better Nutrition program...

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