INSOLES THAT MAKE YOUR FEET DANCE

Are you having slight discomfort with walking? Is it making you stay away from your favorite pair of shoes? 

Well, have no fear! We present to you an easy trick that can help you enjoy moving around in your favorite shoes once again.

Did you know that there are various types of insoles that can directly cater to the podiatric issues that you may be having? If you are experiencing foot pain or just want to overall avoid foot-related issues, there are insoles that are designed for specific feet categories and activities. There are three different feet categories: over-pronators or flat feet, neutral foot-types, hyper-supinators or high-arched. 

Already know the category where your feet belongs? Great! Let us get started on finding the best insole for you.

For High-Arches:

Hyper-supinator feet requires a highly cushioned, flexible running sole. The flexibility of the insole is very important so it can customize its shape and support the hilly shape of the feet. It is also important for the insoles to be lightweight so it won’t feel like a burden when you are running around. We recommend insoles that are made with memory foam such as HappyStep.

For Flat Feet:

What is important for flat-footed individuals is firmness. The insoles need to provide support from heel to toe and it should have multiple layers of cushion with the flexibility to help with proper posture. We recommend insoles with cushioning layers and shock-absorption such as Spence RX.

For Neutral Foot Types:

With choosing the right insoles for the neutral-footed individuals, it is best to base it on the type of activity that you want your feet to be supported in. For example, insoles for walking all day are usually labeled as the all-purpose insoles. Walking insoles are created with specific fabric that would keep away moisture to keep the feet cool and dry throughout the day. Try Sof Sole if you would like to support your walking.

For runners, active insoles that can provide control, stability, and support for your feet during fast-paced activities. Brands such as Vionic are highly recommended for running. 

Last but not least, insoles for individuals who have jobs or activities that require them to stand all day. Maximum support is indeed needed for all-day standers. A super deep heel cup can provide the support needed and it can also help position the soft tissue to naturally absorb shock. Superfeet Green is highly recommended for this all-day activity.

BACK TO SCHOOL FITNESS

School is just around the corner and kids are getting ready to start their busy schedules once again. For our moms out there, this means we can finally take a break from all of the running around with our little ones throughout the summer break.

Either you’re jumping back to your old healthy routines or looking to start a new one, here are a couple of tips that are quick, effective, and beneficial.

1. Meal Planning

Eating healthy can be a hassle when you are a busy bee. To maximize time, creating a meal calendar in advance and preparing meals for the week is the way to go.

1. Building A Small Fitness Area At Home

It is idealistic to go to the gym 3-4 times a week but with our busy weekday schedules, it can sure be a hard plan to follow. Try creating a small section for some in-home workout equipment like a yoga mat, dumbbells, and medicine ball where you can store it away easily.

1. Grab A Workout Buddy

If you have the time to squeeze in gym time in your weekly schedule, then grab yourself a gym partner.

It is good to have someone that can motivate you throughout the process!

1. Play With Your Kids

Children are just naturally active and they seem to have the energy for days! Whenever you spend some quality time with children, be prepared to be in active mode. In return, this is also another way for us to stay in shape physically and mentally.

DIY: HONEY SUGAR BODY SCRUB

Maintain your natural glow with our DIY body scrub.
A natural body scrub can aid in exfoliating your skin and get rid of dead particles. The best part is, it is all organic, fully customizable for your skin needs, and definitely affordable.

Here are more benefits of skin-exfoliating:

- healthier skin
- blood circulation improvement
- promotes skin hydration
- clears blemishes
- reduces stress
- decreases pore size
- releases natural oils


Honey-Sugar Body Scrub Recipe
- place a jar of honey in the microwave for 30 seconds or until the consistency is runny and warm to touch.
- in a small bowl, pour a quarter-cup of honey and mix in organic white sugar or brown sugar.
- add in the extra virgin oil.
- you can also add in aloe vera gel or any essential oils for scents and additional benefits.
- mix all the contents in the bowl and once blended, it can be used immediately. Any excess can be stored in a jar with a tight lid.

To apply:

- start with a spoonful of your homemade body scrub. place it on the palm of your hands and and gently massage the scrub over the desired areas. rinse the scrub with a washcloth once you are content with the application. we do suggest to use a warm washcloth to make it more invigorating.
And voila! You are all set to enjoy this marvelous beauty treat. Let us all glow up.

CATCHING VITAMIN D

Catch Some Vitamin D!

When the sun is shining, are you actually catching the rays?
We sure hope so!

The healthy glow from a tan is not the only benefit that we can receive from the sun. Did you know that Vitamin D is absorbed through the sun as well?

Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," is produced by the body as we absorb the sun rays as well as from certain food and supplements. Vitamin D supports maintaining healthy bones and teeth, strengthens the immune system and cardiovascular health, regulate insulin levels, protection from certain conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and multiple sclerosis, boosts energy, and much more. In addition, sun exposure is beneficial to infants and expecting mothers.

When the sunlight is absorbed by our skin, our body system synthesizes this particular vitamin. It can be as simple as stepping outside during midday and exposing ourselves to the sun for about 5-10 minutes throughout the week and we can help our bodies produce sufficient Vitamin D. So what is the catch? Well, let us catch as much sunlight that we can this summer so we can store some Vitamin D in our system during the winter days!

SUMMER DETOX

Summer Detox

We already made it to the first half of the year and summer has officially begun. With us entering a new season, it is also the perfect time to switch up a couple of things in our diet and introduce new healthy recipes that can assist with detoxing our bodies.

How about a 3-day detox? Here are 3 recipes that you can try for 3 days to detoxify your body and start your summer right.

Let’s start with oatmeal with bananas and flax seeds.
Eating a mighty bowl full of nutrients first thing in the morning is a great way to start the day. Oats will provide aid in digestion which is a major key in a detoxified diet. Plus, it can also help reduce blood pressure. With bananas, it is antiviral and antifungal properties can help promote healthy gut flora. And flax seeds? Well, it is an excellent source of fiber and that completes the mighty detox bowl!

During the summer days, it is important to keep our bodies hydrated. Cantaloupe and watermelon are the perfect detoxifying snacks to munch on. Watermelon can help cleanse the body by removing body toxins that are slowing down metabolism. When getting rid of body toxins, it helps boost our metabolism. Cantaloupe also has beneficial nutrients that can help flush toxins from the body just like watermelon. The perfect combination to snack on during our 3-day detox.

Last but not least, a salad is always a great dish to have during the summertime especially when detoxing. An arugula salad makes a perfect detox salad. Arugula is classified as a superfood. It is a great source of folate, vitamins A, C, & K, calcium, magnesium, and more. It is also known for cleansing blood, skin, and liver. With arugula as a base, you can simply add detoxifying toppings to your salad to make it a super salad!

HAIRCARE UNDER THE SUN

It is time to let our hair down and let it blow in the wind! The sun is out and we are all ready to have all the fun during these summery days.

But how about on those days when heat and humidity also want to come out to play? Does your hair have the proper care to avoid the damages that the sun's overpowering rays can possibly bring your way?

Taking care of the texture, color, and moisture of our hair is very essential especially during the seasons where the weather can easily affect it but we have prepared three important hair tips that can help you combat heat damages to your hair.

1. For texture:

Your hair is already exposed in the heat so using hair tools like blow dryers and flat irons during this season can affect your hair's texture.

Try taking advantage of the warm air and air dry your hair instead of blow drying it. You can also give your hair a break by rocking the natural beauty of it, whether straight or curly, throughout the summer.

2. For color:

You need extra TLC for color-treated hair! Chemical treatments and beaming sunshine can bring damage to your hair. It can lead to color fading and extreme dryness.

To make sure that you are protecting your hair color, try to avoid exposing it to the sunlight directly and condition it accordingly. Fashionably, you can wear a hat or a scarf that will give your outfit that extra bang.

3. For moisture:

How about an overnight treatment? Just like face masks that work their magic overnight, recommended hair masks can also do the same. The instructions are very simple: apply the hair mask overnight and let your hair absorb all the good stuff.

Your hair will be rejuvenated and be good to go first thing in the morning.

Enjoy the summer and rock on with your healthy hair!