Bubble Blossom Divas

On my journey to a healthier lifestyle I have come to understand that developing healthy habits should be your #1 priority and that, Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle, combined with physical activity will reduce the risk of certain diseases, improve your physical appearance, and give your energy level a much needed boost . A healthy lifestyle should be a way of living, and not just a temporary fix! I know bad habits are hard to break but once you adapt to a healthier lifestyle you will not regret the decision, because not only will you feel better physically, you will also feel better mentally. Now I'm going to share some of my lifestyle changes that has help me on my journey to a more healthier lifestyle. Limit your intake of processed (pre-packaged) foods. the processing alters the natural components of the food which makes it less beneficial to your body.  Treat yourself to a non-fat yogurt you can combine your favorite fruit sl...

Simmering Citrus Stove Top Potpourri Replace your typical air fresheners with a citrus stove top potpourri recipe. Simmering scents of lemon, lime, vanilla and rosemary. Are you wondering what is a stove top or simmering potpourri? It’s basically a potpourri mix of dry and wet ingredients that you boil in water. Can you really boil potpourri? Definitely! but you need to keep an eye on it and continue to add a half cup of water about every hour.  Why boil a stove top potpourri? This simple simmering potpourri recipe will fill your entire home with fresh summer scents without any health hazards! Unlike air fresheners that have harmful chemicals that mimic the real deal, the aroma will last throughout the day even after you’ve stopped simmering this potpourri. Citrus Stove Top Potpourri Ingredients: 4 cups water 2 lemons 1 lime 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 5 drops rosemary essential oil How to Make Stove Top Potpourri: Slice one lime and two le...

Practicing mindful meditation We might want to stop in the middle of our frustration to pay attention to WHY we’re feeling negative emotions. (Not that you should try to get rid of them once you notice they’re there... negative emotions have a purpose and being mindful of them means simply observing them but not judging them). Understanding that the negative emotions are showing up for a reason - and that reason might not be what you thought it was - can be really helpful. So when we’re practicing awareness, we can look at the entirety of a situation and understand the context, not just our interpretation of the events. Think about WHY we’re feeling frustrated during our super busy day, we might do a full body awareness scan and realize that you completely skipped lunch that day. Your frustration might not be coming from the fact that you’re busy… it might be coming from the fact that you didn’t get a chance to eat, and that made you resentful of everything on y...

Rosemary essential oil  is extracted from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant. With a woody, evergreen-like scent, rosemary oil is typically described as invigorating and purifying. Rosemary oil has been extensively used and studied since ancient times for a variety of health benefits. Today, it is included in many medicinal preparations, with many potential offerings. Some of them include: 1. Aides in digestion - rosemary benefits, the most well-known quality of rosemary is its powerful digestive benefits. Throughout its long history in western cultures, it has an extremely powerful tradition as a herbal remedy for upset stomachs and digestive tract issues. As a digestive remedy, there is significant evidence of rosemary’s use for several different gastrointestinal issues. This includes being used for gas and bloating, by calming the stomach and reducing any overactive digestion activity. Because it is also a known anti-inflammatory, this can be particularly use...

In Ancient history plants were believed to be magical, and for thousands of years herbs were used as much for ritual as they were for medicine and food. Since ancient times, and as near as we can tell, from the beginning of recorded history the plant kingdom has provided rare and powerful extracts and essences that have long been prized for their beauty enhancing, medicinal, spiritual, aromatic and therapeutic value. Aromatic plants, essences and oils have been used for ages in ceremony, religious observances, beauty care, preparation of food as well as preservation, and as incense. Aromatic plants have also been the basis for botanical and herbal medicines and remedies for many of years. In fact, they’re the root pharmaceuticals today. The wisdom of the Egyptians was absorbed by the ancient Greeks: the most well-known physician of that time, Hippocrates (c.460-377 BC) was a firm believer in treating a patient holistically and incorporated therapeutic massage in many of his ...

Put some spice in your diet. Although miracle diet foods simply don't exist, some foods do help your body burn fat. Warm spices, such as cinnamon, hot sauce, cajun seasoning, mustard, ginger and cayenne, will elevate your metabolism while increasing your thirst. (Reach for an icy cold glass of water!) And for those days you're craving sweets! try sucking on cinnamon candy. Its sweet, spicy and low in calories. Schedule a weekly cheat meal.  I allow myself one cheat meal a week right after my hardest workout and use it as a way to indulge in foods I crave mindfully while still staying on track. While some say a cheat day I stick to only one meal. Prepare for heavy meals.  When I know I'm going out for dinner, where I'll probably want to eat extra calories, I eat lighter meals throughout the day, like a smoothie for breakfast and a salad for lunch. Just make sure you are careful, and that you are counting them calories. Add more lean protein. Lean protein helps...

*This page contains affiliate links to products I recommend. If you purchase something from this page, I may receive a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Lemongrass essential oil  improves blood circulation which makes it excellent for relieving muscle cramps, sprains, and painful muscle spasms. Have a throbbing headache? Headaches can be caused by many reasons - tension, hormonal changes, the weather, allergies and more. when it comes to pain, lemongrass essential oil can relieve your headache. Lemongrass essential oil  is one of the top six essential oils with anti-inflammatory benefits. Lemongrass oil is a natural analgesic (pain-reliever) and anti-inflammatory, which means it can help to alleviate pain and also reduce inflammation being a natural anti-inflammatory lemongrass oil offers soothing pain relief and reduces inflammation which makes it a wonderful oil to use for relieving pain in inflamed joints. As a diuretic lemongrass oil also...