HerLife Health and Wellness

6 Reasons Why Adults Should Colour

Written by Sophia ‘SoJay” Jackson Yes, adults colour. If you’re reading this and thinking, “Of course adults should colour”, this will be further validation for you. If you think that colouring is only for kids – this is especially for you! Colouring is Art TherapyMany of us have heard or read that art therapy has…

Managing Stress: Tips for HR Professionals

Written by Serena Pawluk If being a “people” person is part of who you are, it’s likely also the main reason why most of us in the HR profession make the decision to get into human resources – we love people! We love to see people grow, thrive, and be at their best. What many…

How to Stop Overextending Yourself

Do you often feel like you have bitten off more than you can chew? Do you find yourself rushing from task to task with barely enough time in between to eat or shower? If you are like many women, you may have a tendency to over-commit yourself. People overextend themselves for various reasons; perhaps you…

Need More Zen? Try These Meditation Apps

Meditation has the potential to help both your mental and physical health and wellness. In stressful times such as the world we’re currently living in, finding a way to calm the noise and centre your thoughts can be incredibly powerful. Benefits of meditation for your mental health can include offering you better focus and concentration,…

5 Foods To Avoid to Keep Your Hormones Happy

There’s no doubt that the environment we live in is toying with our hormonal system. From cosmetics to household items, to the air we breathe, all are composed of chemicals that influence our hormonal pathways. The result is an increase in diabetes, stress, early menopause and extreme perimenopause, weight gain, cancers and other disease states.…

Benefits of Using Handmade Soaps

Written by Pricilla Miller In the world of soap making, most commercial soaps aren’t true soap at all. Instead, they are usually made with unnatural ingredients, which are similar to detergents, and they often contain harmful add-ins including parabens, petrochemicals, phthalates and triclosan, which all leave the skin feeling irritated and dry, and overall has…

Tips to Beat the Blue Monday Funk

You’ve likely heard of “Blue Monday”, but may not be sure exactly what it means. The third Monday of every January is known as the gloomiest day of the year, due to a combination of cold dark nights, and post-Christmas blues mixed with over-spending and financial worry. Here are 3 ways you can boost your…

Using Plants to Beat Blue Monday

Written by Maria Munoz The most depressing day of the year is quickly approaching us. Many of us have heard about Blue Monday, which is the third Monday in January and has earned the title of “Blue Monday”, the most depressing day of the year. By the time Blue Monday hits, the nights are long…

3 Quick Mindfulness Tips

Written by Rosanna Marouelli Looking to add some mindfulness to your days, but don’t know where to start? From the first few minutes of your day until you unwind at night, keep these 3 quick and simple tips in mind to kickstart your journey… Morning GratitudeBefore getting out of bed in the morning, take 2…

Caring For Your Skin From Within

Expert Advice from Joy McCarthy Your skin is one of your body’s largest and most important organs. It forms a protective barrier, regulates your body temperature and provides a route for elimination of toxins via sweat and oil. Here are 6 ways you can take better care of your skin from within: STEP 1:Limit What…

Tips to Combat PMS

Written by Amanda Brown Did you know that over 50% of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and that there are over two hundred symptoms that women can experience? The only similar symptom is the time frame in which these wonderful symptoms start to present themselves, typically anywhere from two to fourteen days leading up…

Perimenopause Symptoms to Look For

There are many menopause myths out there, one of the biggest myths being that menopause affects old women. The fact is that perimenopause (peri) can start in your late 30’s or early 40’s, a far cry from ‘old age’! Most women start peri knowing little about what to expect. They probably know about hot flashes, however…

Daily Nutrition Boosters

Taking care of our health in the midst of cold and flu season is on everyone’s minds these days. We know that nutrition is intricately linked to immunity and to the risk and severity of infections. Poor nutrition leads to a greater risk of letting in various bacterial, viral, and other infections, so it’s more…

3 Strategies to Endure the Tough Times

Written by Jennifer Zawadzki When the going gets tough, we have the opportunity to overcome or succumb. There is often beauty at the end of a gruelling, hard-fought uphill climb, as evidenced by the breathtaking views from mountain tops, our first introduction to new babies, or a sunrise that washes over the clouds. Our roots run deep when…

Natural Cleaning Alternatives For Your Home

There are a number of chemicals that are found in most household cleaning products which pose health risks. These health risks are especially dangerous for women in particular. Here are three common chemicals you want to steer clear of, as well as natural alternatives you can use instead. LAUNDRY: Avoid Phthalates Most conventional laundry detergents…

Simple Breathing Exercises to Try

Keeping our own well being at the forefront is crucial these days, and while we can all get busy, it’s important to find small ways to take a moment, pause, and reset with some deep breaths. Here are 2 easy ways to implement some deep breathing exercises into your daily routine: Pause & Breathe With…

Replace These 3 Foods to Combat Stress

Did you know that your diet directly correlates to your stress levels, and what you choose to eat might actually be making your stress worse? Certain types of foods can increase your stress, making your day-to-day harder than it needs to be. We’re not just talking about stress eating or a lack in nutrients, but…

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8 Benefits of Walking Daily

Walking on a regular basis is by far one of the simplest ways to get yourself moving daily. It’s a fantastic way to give your body a cardio workout, and it has a host of healthy benefits for your mind, body and soul. Even if you have a busy lifestyle, walking just 2 hours each…

Boost Yourself This Fall & Get Ahead for Winter

Fall tends to be the unofficial beginning of a new year for many women, with a hyper-focus on GSD’ing (“Getting S#!% Done”). Now is a great time to revisit goals you may have set earlier in the year, and set new intentions for how you want to close out 2022. There are plenty of strategies…

Melatonin Benefits: Career-Minded Shouldn’t Mean Sleepless Nights

Working hard is something to be proud of, but it doesn’t require you to compromise sleep. The body needs sleep to be able to work effectively and that’s something many busy career women need assistance with. At RevolutionHer™, we aim to support women through every transition in their career, which is why we’ve added Nature’s…

Need to Drink More Water? Try This Challenge…

Written by Grace Moores I’ve been on a bit of a health kick lately, trying to eat better and move more. There is one area that I noticed I needed to improve on however; drinking enough water. So, I challenged myself to drink two extra glasses of water every day, and the extra glasses couldn’t be…

Easy Ways to Detox Naturally

When we hear the word ‘detox’ we almost always think of the latest fad diet, cleansing juices, and having to starve our bodies in order to ‘get back to health’. The truth is, our bodies are well-equipped to detoxify naturally, but some of our daily habits hinder the process from being done fully and successfully.…

Top Stress-Busting Superfoods to Try

Superfoods are healthy natural foods with a higher than normal amount of nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. When you have ample nutrients to fuel your body, they become a natural defence for stress, powering you with stamina and vitality. Here are some superfoods that are great for reducing stress. Dark Chocolate This one goes…

5 Health Benefits of Cucumbers

The humble cucumber may not be one of the hot “superfood” options you see on many health lists, but wow do they ever pack a punch! Cucumbers are low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. They have been a source of food and medicinal aids since ancient times, and in the hot summer months they…

3 Daily Lifestyle Tips to Implement

If you’re like most people, you likely struggle from high levels of stress. Just about everyone has some type of stress in their life, like money, work, relationships, and just daily life. This isn’t what is damaging to your health, but it is important to be award of the high, overwhelming levels of stress that can compound…

5 Meal Prep Tips to Save Time in the Kitchen

We’ve all heard that meal prep is a busy person’s superpower, but let’s face it – it’s sometimes easier said than done, and no one wants to spend hours in the kitchen when they could be outside enjoying the nice weather and sunshine. Here are 5 simple and quick food prep tips to get you…

5 Easy & Delicious Summer Salad Boosters

Summer is here, which means out with the hot meals and in with the cold! Your taste buds will be craving fresh foods when the heat hits, and a hearty salad can be the perfect fit. Salads are labeled as one of the healthiest meals, and rightfully so – there are so many healthy ingredients…