Nature and Health

Food-Free Ways to Boost Your Energy


Have you been feeling tired or overwhelmed lately? If so, you most likely have had the experience of looking for energy “in all the wrong places.” I know I have.

An extra large coffee, a huge chocolate chip cookie, a few handfuls of M&M’s; these foods seem to call our name when we are depleted of energy.

Although they give us a temporary boost in energy, sugar, and caffeine eventually cause our energy to dip lower than it was before. These foods actually steal our energy.

What can we do if we need some extra energy?

What is Forest Bathing and Why it's my Favorite Wellness Ritual

When I first heard the term “Forest Bathing”, I assumed it was a version of skinny- dipping, but instead of jumping naked into a lake it meant hanging out naked in the forest. I was wrong. Forest bathing has nothing to do with what you are or aren’t wearing.

Forest Bathing comes from the Japanese phrase, “Shiron-Yoku” which means, “to take in the atmosphere of the forest.” Forest bathing has become increasingly popular due to its positive impact on human health and well-being.

How do you forest bathe? The answer is very simple.