Health is so much more than what we put into our bodies! Often, our environment is either encouraging a healthy lifestyle or stopping us from living one. Take a look at your home or apartment – the rooms, the decor, the lights and the general environment.  Is it peaceful or is it chaotic? Is it minimalist and clean or is it cluttered? How are the lights in your home? Do they promote a calm atmosphere?  If you’re having a hard time shifting to a healthier lifestyle, you may want to physically shift things in your home.

Here are five easy suggestions that you can incorporate immediately:
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I like to start every morning by writing down a few things I’m grateful for that day. When you approach life from a place of gratitude and abundance, you attract more of that into your life. What you choose to focus on becomes your reality, so what do you choose to focus on? Stop right now, take out your notepad or your phone and write down 3 things you’re grateful for today. Try to do this every day. You’ll see a difference in your day and in your life! I like to do this in the morning because starting your day with a positive attitude sets the tone for a positive day and helps you focus on all the good things you have in your life.

Tonight is the 4th night of Hanukkah. Love this holiday!! Starting tonight for the next 5 days of Hanukkah, I’ll be sharing something I’m grateful for on my Facebook and Instagram pages. Why don’t you do the same on your social media forums? Spread positive vibes and express appreciation for all the good that you have in your life.

What I’m grateful for today: Continue reading “What are you grateful for today?” →

Do you donate blood? A person who is healthy can donate every two months. This is such an important and easy way to celebrate your health and give to others. I encourage any of you who are in decent health to please, please do this often! People are relying on it. You can save 1-4 lives with every donation.  I do this every two months at cedars and they make it so easy and enjoyable. Plus, did you know that there’s a whole host of health benefits you get by donating blood? See the list below on what it’ll do for you and your body. Let’s give the best gift to our communities and neighbors this holiday season – the gift of life!

6 health benefits of donating blood:  Continue reading “Did you know that donating blood is very beneficial to your health?” →

Did you know that by removing your shoes before entering your house or apartment you can increase your health? Yup! Why is that? Well, we’re surrounded by toxins in the air, on the ground and on mostly everything we eat. Every year, the toxins in our environment increase by 3%!!! The population increases by .77% each year, so what does that say about our environment if the toxins increase at a rapid rate of 3x more than the population…it’s ridiculous! Toxins are directly related to auto immune diseases. There are many things you can do to reduce toxins in your life such as having an air filter at home, removing mercury tooth fillings, eliminating creams, lotions and cosmetics that have toxic chemicals in it, etc.  Interesting fact: Did you know that a woman uses an average of 80 cosmetics  just before breakfast! 

I’ll admit, it’s overwhelming to consider removing all toxins out of your life and I’m all about simple, easy steps to increase our health, so I want to share just ONE tip that everyone can do, starting right now. And that is… Continue reading “Why kicking off your shoes increases your health!” →

From my IG post today – if you’re not on my Instagram – healthcoachrivkie or my Facebook page – Health Coach Rivkie – you may want to get on that;) to get lots of more free and fun health and wellness tips from me a few times a week:)  But, if you’re not into social media, you can also see my latest IG and Fbk feeds on my blog. On a handheld it’ll show up at the bottom of the page, and on a computer it’ll be on the left hand side.

Now, back to exercise! I often hear from clients “I know I should exercise but I can’t find the time or the motivation…” So I ask you: Do you want to feel better tomorrow, next week, next year or do you want to feel lighter and more energized Today?? #justdoit #bethechangeyouwanttosee #brightenupyourday #feelamazing #endorphins #energyboost

Be the light you want in ur life☀️. Continue reading “Reaping the benefits of exercise!” →

For those of you who fasted on Yom Kippur, did you know that there are lots of health benefits associated with fasting?  It can be 24 hour fasting, intermittent fasting, 16 hour fasting, 13 hour, any break you give to your body and your digestive system is great. I try to fast at least 12 hours each day, from 6 pm until 6-10 am the next morning. Here are some of the many benefits according to authority nutrition:

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Anyone who realizes that there is something wrong in the way we eat can make a change, and I know you do!

Why is low quality food like genetically modified corn, dairy, meat and soy – subsidized by the govt and fruits and veggies are not?? Making those with lower incomes say they can’t eat a healthy diet because it’s too expensive…forcing them to spend their hard earned dollars on doctor bills and pharmacies from the ailments they’re getting from the cheap foods they’re eating. We need to make a change to make a Healthier America and afford everyone the opportunity to eat healthy! Everyone deserves to be able to treat their body like a Temple and not like a Garbage Disposal.

Salads need to be $1 and low quality burgers on crappy white bread should be $4, not the other way around!  Soda should be taxed and overpriced and water should be Free!!!

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Happy Jewish New Year and Shana Tova to everyone!! A huge component to good health is Community and Giving. And it causes a ripple effect of good and giving in the world. How many times has someone given to you and it made you want to go out and do the same for someone else? Giving to others fills your heart, makes you happy, gives you purpose and that kind of satisfaction increases your health by leaps and bounds!

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Are you having a hard time staying away from junk food?  Do you find yourself nibbling on your kids leftovers? Are you eating foods that give you energy? Try meal prepping. It’s important to keep your fridge stocked with healthy, ready to eat foods that you love. Doing this will also make meal time more enjoyable, eliminating the time spent planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning up. Who has time for that each day?

        

Incorporate some of these tips to help you eat healthier and save lots of time.

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