Blog – Wellness Ally

5 Ways To Protect Yourself This Holiday Season

December 8, 2021

Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, Self-Care, Stress

The holidays are bittersweet for many people, including those who are trying to conceive. This season can be a painful reminder of what hasn’t yet happened, what never was or what no longer is. While it appears that the rest of the world is celebrating and filled with joy, infertility around this time can bring a renewed sense of isolation, loneliness, longing and grief. This holiday season, I want you to know that I empathize with you and you are not alone. While no suggestion, list or insight is going to take away the pain, I want to share a few...

Pumpkin Protein Ball Recipe

November 15, 2021

Fertility, Health, Nutrition, Self-Care

Ingredients1 ½ cups regular or gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats¾ cup creamy unsweetened peanut butter¼ cup pumpkin puree2 tbsp honey2 scoops Shaklee pumpkin spice protein or your favorite protein powder1 tbsp chia seeds2 tbsp pumpkin seeds2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (mini work best)1 tsp vanilla1 tsp pumpkin pie spice Method Total Time: 10 minutes Makes: Approximately 24 balls Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Stir with a spoon or spatula to combine. Portion out mixture and roll into balls. *Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one...

Guide To Using Mantras And Affirmations

November 4, 2021

Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, Motivation, Self-Care, Stress

Your beliefs and thought patterns play an important role in your overall happiness and ability to achieve your full potential. These days, there are many tools available to help you manage stress such as meditation, diet and lifestyle changes, and self-care. Mantras or affirmations are another simple yet powerful tool that can be used every day, in a variety of different ways. Affirmations and mantras are very similar to each other. Affirmations are positive reminders or short statements that can be used to replace negative thoughts, motivate, encourage and relax you. They offer a powerful way to improve your mindset on...

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

October 10, 2021

Fertility, Health, Nutrition, Self-Care

Ingredients 1 ½ cups almond flour ½ cup Shaklee pumpkin spice protein powder or your favorite protein powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp coarsely ground sea salt 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 cup pumpkin puree 3 eggs ¼ cup avocado or walnut oil ½ cup honey ½ cup dark chocolate chips Optional toppings: pumpkin seeds, nuts, chia seeds, shredded coconut MethodPrep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Makes: 12 standard muffinsPreheat oven to 350F.Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.In a small bowl beat eggs with a fork. Stir in oil, honey and...

How To Create Daily Habits Without Restrictions

September 12, 2021

Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Stress

Choosing to live a more intuitive life, where you listen to your body and its needs, instead of trying to control everything can be challenging. However, it is an amazing first step toward living a happy, healthy and harmonious life. A great way to start incorporating this into your life is by creating daily habits that will improve your wellness without restriction or overwhelm. Choose Your Habits and Routines Wisely When it comes to being intuitive, you want your daily habits and routines to be about improving your health, happiness, and wellness, but without restrictions and added stress. This means you are...

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7 Simple Steps to Reduce Toxins

May 24, 2021

Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Self-Care

By now, you are probably aware of the negative impact environmental toxins can have on our health and hormones, especially when trying to conceive. While it’s not realistic to completely avoid toxins, you can make a conscious effort to minimize overall exposure and toxic load. Try these 7 simple steps to get you started. 1. Read ingredient labels If there are words you can’t pronounce or need a dictionary to define, put it down! Simple ingredients and products with a short list of simple ingredients are better bets than things that have been formulated with chemicals or compounds. 2. Choose organic and choose...

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How To Reduce Stress & Anxiety With A Daily Ritual

May 10, 2021

Fertility, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Stress

Are you dealing with a lot of emotional stress? Is it affecting you physically or mentally? Even though stress is common, that doesn’t mean it is normal. There is a reason doctors ask if you are stressed – stress is closely linked to both your physical and emotional health. One thing you can do to help reduce your stress is to start daily rituals or habits that are good for your mind and body. Focus on Getting Good Sleep Sleep is an integral part of being a healthy, energized, and well-adjusted person. It can also deeply affect the amount of stress you have....

5 Ways To Listen To Your Body

April 26, 2021

Health, Lifestyle, Stress

Studies suggest that people with better body awareness feel less stressed. Paying attention to our bodies helps break the stress cycle by keeping us aware of the first signs of stress. Of course, our bodies also reflect our emotions and provide early warnings of shifts in our mood as well. One of the biggest challenges when it comes to being more intuitive is understanding HOW to listen to your body. This takes a little practice and patience, but the following tips can be incredibly helpful! 1. Practice Mindfulness The first way you can start listening to your body is with mindfulness. This allows...