The Modern Sage

April 10, 2023 Happy Easter! With the temperatures steadily rising and spring fever catching, everyone is more than ready for Spring and Summer. :) And it might seem a little premature to be talking about hydration before it’s actually hot outside, but hydration is for all seasons! Did you know that our bodies are made up of ~60% water! Water is a vital element that is essential for all of our body’s functions including digestion, absorption, circulation, and excretion. Staying hydrated is one easy way to maintain good health, while on the other hand, dehydration can lead to a bunch of easily avoidable health problems. What is Hydration? The more I interact with people who are looking for health advice, especially natural health tips, the more surprised I am by what is and isn’t considered common knowledge.  Like hydration. What is it?  Well, hydration is the process of providing your body with the fluid it needs in order to function well.  Water is the primary source of ...

 July 18, 2022 Weight loss. It always pops up, especially during the summer when we’re going on vacation and want to look good on the beach or in cutie summer dresses. A lot of people also have a knee jerk reaction when they think about weight loss and go ‘ugh.’  Because it’s hard and the exact opposite of fun. Well I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be that way! So before you decide to go hit the treadmill here are 10 easy tips that you can incorporate into your lifestyle that can help shave off a few pounds. 1. Hydration This sounds like a ‘duh’ tip. But just because we know we should be hydrating well doesn’t mean we actually do it. Some studies speculate that up to 75% of people are chronically dehydrated (CBS News)!  Remember that when you’re looking to drop some weight, water is your friend.  Sometimes, when we feel snacky or peckish, it’s not that we’re actually hungry, but thirsty. So before you grab some munchies, ask yourself ‘are you actually hungry o...