
Why Doing This Every Morning Will Make You More Successful
There is no simple path to more successful. No quick solution, no sure-fire method, there just isn’t. True success takes hard work, smarts, and timing but there is one activity that can nudge you along that path. It might surprise you. Make your bed. Now, coming from...

The Art Of “Zen” Christmas Crafting – How to Make a Grinch Christmas Tree
Crafting? Really? WELLFITandFED is a health and wellness site, right? Here is how I made the connection. "Crafting" is kind of "Zen" and "meditative," so it fits my "WELL" category. A stretch perhaps, but I could not resist this adorable Grinch Christmas tree so...

“BRAVING”- The Anatomy Of Trust In The Wilderness
In her book “Braving The Wilderness,” Brene Brown uses the word “BRAVING” as an acronym for defining and developing trust-filled relationships with everyone from kids to coworkers. Now, who doesn’t have trust issues and who doesn’t love a good acronym? Genius, Brene....

15 Fabulous Natural Toiletries for Your TSA Approved Bag
I am going to share with you natural toiletries to throw in your wee travel bag. Many years ago TSA made bringing key toiletries on board tricky, to say the least. Little 1-3 ounce containers in a Ziploc rendered it impossible for a girl to have all of her essentials...

Epsom Salt Baths: The Five Reasons They Don’t Work And Why You Should Still Be Taking Them
Epsom Salt baths have become “the new black” in the rehab and relaxation industry. Expensive, beautifully packaged bags of Magnesium Sulfate ready to whisk away all your aches, pains, toxins, nerve conditions, and whatever else that ails you. But do epsom salt baths...

Brene Brown Is In My Brain Trust
Brene Brown is in my brain trust but let's go back. I have a panel of advisors that get me through the day. Folks I can count on to advise and gently turn my shoulders when directional assistance is needed. I have slowly and deliberately assembled this team,...

The Junk You Should Know Show Ep. 59: Medicinal Mushrooms and Chronic Disease
Sachin Patel joins Dr. Heather Denniston on the 59th episode of the Junk You Should Know to discuss medicinal mushrooms and their role in chronic diseases. If you've been following the show for a while, you know Dr. Denniston is a true believer of natural alternatives...

The Junk You Should Know Show Ep. 58: Kinesiology Taping at Home
Dr. Heather Denniston welcomes special guest Dr. Stephen Chan to discuss kinesiology taping on episode 58 of The Junk You Should Know Show. What is Kinesiology tape? (3:08) Kinesio tape or kinesiology tape is an elastic based cotton tape that is used to promote...

The Junk You Should Know Show Ep. 52: Why Resolutions Fail?
Year after year we jump on the January bandwagon to set life-changing goals. But, why do the majority of resolutions fail? On episode 52 of The Junk You Should Know Show, Dr. Heather Denniston welcomes Linda Fogg-Phillips to address the issues of resolutions and how...

The Junk You Should Know Show Ep. 22: Sleep Hacks with Christine Hansen
Episode 22 of The Junk You Should Know show was one of the most popular episodes, focusing on improving restfulness through sleep hacks. Christine Hansen, an international sleep expert, joined Dr. Heather Denniston to help those with mild to serious sleep issues....