Health & wellness

It’s Never Too Late to Receive a College Education

July 6, 2020 in Thrive - No Comments

Photo by Retha Ferguson from Pexels We are often taught that college is the way to living a successful life. But the truth of the matter is, college isn't for everyone. Not everyone is ready to make such a large life commitment at the time of graduating high school. However, many people choose to pursue… Read More »

CBDMEDIC Alleviates My Husband’s Frequent Aches and Pains

October 1, 2019 in Thrive - No Comments

My husband has been under the weather lately on top of everyday aches and pains that come along from his job that involves non-stop heavy lifting and being on his feet for 12 hours. Despite it being a tough…

Energy does what it does. We either harvest it, grow in it, or it enlightens us.

July 27, 2019 in Thrive - 2 Comments

“Energy does what it does. We either harvest it, grow in it, or it enlightens us.” - A sisterfriend’s wise words when I mentioned how depleted I was the day one of my sunflowers decided to bloom. This retrograde is suddenly kicking my butt, leaving me depleted and raw. I feel so incredibly deficient which… Read More »

Meet Populum: CBD for the People

July 17, 2019 in Self-Care - No Comments

As an entrepreneur and mother of three, navigating the everyday on top of commitments is no easy feat. I continue asking myself why I even bother when it’s clear that the transition from two kids to three really knocked me off of my game.

What is CBD: Treating Anxiety with CBD AKA Cannabidiol

June 6, 2019 in Thrive - No Comments

CBD (also known as cannabidiol) is all the rave right now. After much regulation, being a chemical compound of marijuana and hemp plants, CBD is now the new nutrient-rich cure-all ingredient found in a host of wellness and beauty products. CBD is a naturally occurring substance that contains 0.3% or less of the THC compound… Read More »

Stirrups? No Ma’am! I’m Testing Myself for HPV at Home – You Can Too!

January 25, 2019 in Articles, Self-Care - 12 Comments

January has been a wild ride of resolution and goal making, but one of the things that we busy women so often forget is to take time out for us. This year I have made a commitment to better health and well being.

Always Anxious: 7 Ways Anxiety Affects Your Body

March 6, 2018 in Thrive - No Comments

Anxiety, the pervasive, invasive, feeling of worry or dread, is a beast. You see, the problem with worry is that it is cyclical, and it grows the more you feed it. You begin being worried about something inconsequential, like an upcoming appointment, which leads to worry about the results of it, which leads you to… Read More »

Family Weigh Days Are Back With An Upgrade!

February 6, 2018 in Thrive - 21 Comments

The end of last year was utter crap if I can have a moment to be honest. And here we are two months into the new year still fanning the smoke away. When it rains, it pours... leaving little time and energy to focus on self-care and good health. The start of a new year… Read More »

Welcome to Cold Season! Here’s a Kit for That! (Giveaway)

January 3, 2018 in Thrive - 1 Comment

I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy and how to #FindYourHealthy. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. If you've made it through the holidays without getting sick... congratulations! And… Read More »

Fighting The Common Cold With Preventative And Natural Remedies

December 11, 2017 in Thrive - 24 Comments

I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy and how to #FindYourHealthy. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. Bugs have been in and out of our house since early fall,… Read More »