WakeUp Health Blog
Importance Of Core Strength
Do this every hour today… As we begin to focus on some gentle basic movement awareness for your bones, it is important that you first check with your doctor if you are at risk of fracture or even broken bones. And secondly, that you tune in and pay close attention to your body as you move! When was the last time you gave your core muscles a little TLC? They work SUPER HARD for you all day, every day. But most of us don’t give them the attention they deserve – and when we DO think about them, it’s probably…
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ARE YOUR BONE-BUILDING RESULTS BLOCKED?
Here’s what’s blocking your bone-building results… This month I want to focus on one of the MOST IMPORTANT THINGS you can do when it comes to getting ACTUAL increased bone density results. And this one thing will also help: Your health Your workout/sports performance Up your energy levels Reduce painful joints The quality of your skin and hair Your heart Your brain How you feel now and into the future. Big stuff, right?! It has to do with what you EAT. Because there’s a direct line between your food intake and EVERY one of the things on that list (plus…
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Food Upgrades For Your Bones
Have you ever gone on a trip and found out you’ve been UPGRADED? Maybe it’s for a flight, car rental, or even your hotel room. Everything feels like a treat … better seats, better ride, better sleep. Well … that’s what your body feels like when you UPGRADE your food choices. Your bones will thank you for it. When you STOP feeding your bones ultra-processed food and START giving them food that’s flooded with benefits (more protein, vitamins, minerals, etc.), your body feels like it got an upgrade! Basically, it’s all about SWAPPING out things that block you from your…
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Too busy to take care of your bones?
I have a very short – but important! – message for you and your bones today. No time = no excuse! For some of you, it may be hard to hear but here it is: Feeling like you don’t have time to exercise is NOT an excuse to skip your workouts… Because workouts are THAT important for your bone health! Your workouts are literally the Fountain of Youth for your cells. (Even older “aging” cells.) Among all the other benefits of exercise, short & intense workouts actually can boost the mitochondria in your cells, which are tiny “powerhouses” that help…
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Why Muscle Matters for Bone Health?
7 Bone Reasons You Should Pay Attention to This… Here is some ACTION-packed information for you today – and it has to do with making sure your body is ready for an action-packed life with solid bones! And by action, I mean enjoying outdoor activities, having fun with family or friends, sports, adventures, and being able to EASILY go through your daily activities – without worrying if you are going to fall and with energy to spare! Having strong muscles pulling on your bones, makes each one of those things easier by improving your balance and overall confidence. PLUS having…
Read More >A Better Bone Way to “Detox” or “Cleanse”
It’s Ciely, your bones coach and partner for getting your bones back. My Dexa scan just came back letting me know I have “NORMAL BONES” in all areas and better than normal bone in some areas. It does not get better than that! Everybody’s talking about doing “detoxes” and “cleanses” which can sometimes deplete bones if there are too many oxalates… but what does ‘detox’ really MEAN, anyway? And is it even a real thing? I want to flip the script on that idea as we dive a little deeper into “cleaning it up” this month. I had a big…
Read More >5 Morning Bone Routine “Musts”
Did you have a great morning today? If you did, it probably wasn’t by accident. You either: Made the decision (even if you didn’t consciously do it!) when you woke up to have a GREAT morning. And/or … It was great by DEFAULT because you’ve created your own morning routine that set you up for a successful day! What you do in the morning for your bones can set the tone for the ENTIRE day. It’s kind of like the domino effect. And it’s not just the “day” that gets set up for success …. it actually creates the foundation…
Read More >Protect your Bones, Boost Energy & Cut Cravings
Protect your Bones, Boost Energy & Cut Cravings This blog has some tips to cut your cravings and boost your energy. It is all about cutting out sugar. But the truth is, you might feel a little lousy in the short-term when you stop eating added sugar (especially if you normally eat a lot of it). Sugar affects our body in so many ways, right down to the cellular level. It triggers your hormones, fires up your brain, and some experts say it even has addictive qualities. That’s because when it enters your bloodstream, your body releases “feel-good” hormones like…
Read More >Sugar Alternatives For Stronger Bones
If you are given a choice to live your life to the absolute fullest or just continue to exist, what would you do? As someone who loves my active lifestyle, my answer continues to be living life to the fullest! But this is a choice I’ve had to make for myself, my health, my family, and my future. It is a commitment I wake up to every day. While it doesn’t always feel like work, it’s important to remind myself that I am taking the necessary steps for bone health. And guess what? I am proud of myself every day…
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