Posts by Tara Kuchta

Keeping a healthy balance between work and home can be super challenging, especially if you’re also working from home or you’re expected to respond to messages when you’re away from the office. Managing your time when you’re not at work is hugely important since it can have a ton of adverse effects on your well-being…

A little bit of abdominal fat isn’t such a bad thing. It helps to protect your vital organs, after all! Storing too much fat around your abdomen can be dangerous and has been linked to some pretty nasty health problems, so it’s a delicate balancing act. We’re talking about heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer,…

Toxins are all around us, and your lifestyle is often a big culprit for increasing the amount that you’re exposed to.  We often worry about the food we’re putting in our bodies and pay a lot less attention to what we’re putting on our skin and exposing ourselves to when we clean our homes. Personal…

Have you ever caught yourself in a situation where you overeat after a busy and hectic day? You’ve probably experienced this. All of us have. The truth is, stress and the hormones it releases make us overeat, and we end up eating a whole bar of extra-sweet candy even though we planned to take just…

Do you eat fermented foods regularly? If not, you’re missing an easy way to make your gut healthier. And a healthier gut means a happier and more vibrant you! If your gut isn’t right, you can eat healthy and still struggle with feeling flat and not quite yourself. Does this sound familiar? Because fermented foods…

Do you have dry skin that needs a ton of moisturizer to stop it from cracking and flaking? There can be a few factors involved in causing dry skin, but sometimes, it can be linked to autoimmune disease. Psoriasis is one example of an autoimmune condition that primarily affects the skin (although it can sometimes…

  When does indulging in your favorite snack cross the line from comfort to concern?   The difference between emotional eating and binge eating lies mainly in how much food you consume. But other key features may help you distinguish between the two and put an end to unhealthy snacking.     Emotional Eating  Stress manifests…

Gut health is a super popular topic right now, so you may have heard of a condition called Leaky Gut Syndrome. Also known as intestinal permeability, a leaky gut can be involved in a whole heap of seemingly unrelated health problems and can make you more likely to develop an autoimmune disease. If you’re not…

Meal planning saves a lot of time throughout the week, from not rushing around the supermarket thinking about what’s for dinner and not going to shops every day to getting an extra 20 minutes of sleep in the morning because you prepped your sandwiches. It also means rather than spending time rushing around. You can…

Apple cider vinegar has many skincare uses. It can be a potent weapon in the fight against acne and help soothe sunburned skin. Let’s discuss some of the best ways to use apple cider vinegar in your skincare regimen.     Get Rid of Razor Bumps Apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory properties. This makes it…