by Elle Flynn | Sep 5, 2023 | NJH Blog, Self Care
Gratitude Night before last I went to watch fireworks with my grandson. An odd thing happened while I was sitting there. In the background was the Lee Greenwood song, “God Bless the USA” and it took me back. When my kids were little we lived in Japan and Lee Greenwood... by Elle Flynn | Sep 5, 2023 | NJH Blog, Self Care, Stress
Good Morning! Have you ever had those days where you are all kinds of wonky? Something isn’t right… you feel.. blah? You just don’t have the energy you should? You are cranky with the world? I know I do. Those are the days we have to push through. Make sure we are... by Elle Flynn | Sep 5, 2023 | Chronic Illnesses, NJH Blog
When it comes to managing stress, we must all find our own way. Exercise is a natural path as just the simple action of movement increases all the good hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain. But we need more than just simply putting one foot in front of the... by Elle Flynn | Sep 5, 2023 | Chronic Illnesses, Food As Medicine, NJH Blog
As a child, I had a lot of issues. I couldn’t tolerate milk of any kind, I didn’t like cheese, and I had eczema so badly that my mom had to grease my arms and legs with lard and wrap them in hot damp towels for hours. Food allergies cause inflammation and typically... by Elle Flynn | Sep 5, 2023 | Food As Medicine, Foods You Should Be Eating, NJH Blog
Let’s talk about another lesser known vegetable that has become one of my favorites. I had never eaten a kohlrabi until about three years ago and couldn’t believe what I had been missing. Also known as the German turnip, it is a mildly sweet cruciferous vegetable. All... by Elle Flynn | Sep 5, 2023 | Chronic Illnesses, NJH Blog
The weather is changing and your body should be craving the idea of being outside. What’s your favorite outdoor activity? Hiking? Swimming? Gardening? Fishing? Adventuring? No matter your age – or predisposition to the outdoors – you can do SOMETHING outdoors. Even...
