Metabolic health is one of the most critical aspects of maintaining overall wellness. Unfortunately, not many people are aware of what metabolic health is and how to ensure it. Simply put, metabolism refers to the body’s chemical activities that convert food into energy. Any disruption in these activities can lead to several health problems, including…
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The top Ayurvedic Herbs You need to know: An easy-to-read summary
Ayurveda is an ancient holistic healing system that has been used for thousands of years in India and other parts of the world to promote health and well-being. One of the key elements of Ayurvedic medicine is the use of herbs, which are believed to have the ability to restore balance to the body and…
4 Foods to Free Your Natural Energy
The reason why I don’t like to rely on stimulants for energy is this: They make you go through things your body otherwise wouldn’t allow you to. Think about how different life would be if we actually did listen to the body daily, instead of forcing it, manipulating it, and tricking it with stimulants. The…
Skin care II: Clean Products for Vata skin (Dry/mature)
I don’t like to take too much of your time with lengthy blog posts. I mean, who has the time?! For those who are wondering why this post is titled Skincare II, I recommend looking at this post where I talk about my three main skincare rules, as well as some supplements I use and…
Skin-care I: Three main rules and supplements I use
From Real Life to Reels Hello, gorgeous folks of the nets! If you follow Ivy Chan Wellness on Instagram you might have come across my skin-care-related reels, and stories. I like to keep things organized and tidy, so I wanted to carry that discussion here, under one roof, and provide y’all with a clear list…
Pregnant, Exhausted, in Pain? You might want to Read this
Hello everyone! This must have been the longest break from you! Thank you for still being here and ‘listening’ to what I have to say. This third-trimester business is exhausting! It’s almost as if I am back to the first trimester- with a tiny little more sass! Anyway, we’re here now. We have less than…
Pregnancy, 5-element theory, and nurturing yourself
Hello everyone, I am back “home” to my beloved, our cats, and the new apartment. I say “home” in quotation marks, because, every time one spends away from their loved one(s), one realizes that they can make “home” in any town, any location, any condition, as long as they are together, trusting, and loving. I…
Better digestion, clear skin and a delicious non-alcoholic margarita!
I have been getting my energy back. Slowly, but surely. These last two weeks have been a roller coaster- scary possibilities, tests, then good news, scary possibilities, tests, then more good news. Between these hospital visits and work, I did not have the energy (or the mental capacity) for much else. I have been reading…
Who is This Blog For? Hint: Not Only For Vegans
This health and wellness blog is for anyone who wants to find and maintain an emotional, physical and intellectual balance in their life. More specifically, if you belong to any one of the following groups, you will like what you see here: you are already following a plant-based diet, or you would like to learn…
