Month: February 2022

13 Things to Throw Away Right Now

There's a big trend toward minimalism. It means only keeping items that add value to your life.I have begun this first with my clothes. It is really amazing how it feels to see an organized closet because it is so easy to put things away.This was all spurred on by an article in AARP and decided to share.Be Well,Anisa Minimalism Is On The Rise… In recent years, there has been a push towards minimalism, especially during the pandemic. "People are at home more and are face to face with all that stuff," says Ryan Nicodemus, one half of the Minimalists, a pair on a mission to help others trim down their possessions, and the coauthor of Love People, Use Things: Because the Opposite Never Works. "They're starting to question what actually does add value to their lives." His coauthor, Joshua Fields Millburn, is quick to point out that minimalism isn't living in a stark white house with empty walls and no furniture; it's about keeping what enhances your life and getting rid of what doesn't. "If you come to my house, you wouldn't say, 'Oh my God, this guy's a minimalist.' You'd say, 'Wow, did he just clean up?' "...

Avoid Cold Weather Driving Disasters With These Tips

It's that time of year again, and with all the big swaths of snow storms across the country it's a great time to talk about some winter driving tips to keep you safe!Here in the Chicagoland area it has been downright hazardous the past couple of days. You may have already done this in preparation for bad weather, but it is always important to go over to save issues later one.Test Your Battery; Battery Power Drops As the Temperature Drops.You can take your car into any service station or a place like AutoZone and they can usually test your battery for free. Or you can do it yourself with a battery tester tool. Turn on your car for 10-15 minutes a day outside, just to make sure your car starts and let the battery maintain its charge.Be Well,Anisa Check your tires… If you have all season tires, make sure you don't have old or bald tires. You need good treads for traction. Consider winter tires with a deeper, more flexible tread put on your car. While you're at it, inspect your spare tire to be sure it's in good condition in case of a blow out. Check the Tire pressure;...

6 Best Evidence-Based Supplements for Brain Fog

I get many emails asking what can I do to improve my brain… what most of us call "Brain Fog". Well that's such a hard question to answer. There are countless articles on doing puzzles, exercise and eating right that help. But are there any supplements that help?I found this very informative article on HealthLine. It talks about six supplements that could help."Brain fog," while not a medical condition on its own, refers to a group of symptoms such as trouble with memory, inability to concentrate, difficulty processing information, fatigue, and scattered thoughts.It commonly affects people with certain medical conditions, including fibromyalgia, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, autism spectrum disorder, celiac disease, and neuropsychiatric disorders.Many factors, including nutrient deficiencies or inadequacies, may contribute to brain fog symptoms. These are more common in people with medical conditions commonly associated with brain fog.When brain fog is caused by low or deficient levels of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, supplementation may be helpful.Be Well,Anisa 1. Vitamin D Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient necessary for immune system function, brain health, and more. Having low or deficient vitamin D levels may negatively impact cognitive health and contribute to brain fog symptoms. People who...