OK…I'm back! Had to take a short break to have a baby and finish my service in the United States Army.
I'm back with some great ideas racing through my brain…have to keep a pad and pen ready! I have a new vision for what I want this blog to be. I have spent the last five years in the Army, have found myself married to a military man, transitioning to mother, finishing up grad school, and starting my own business. I want to share with all of your the experiences I've had. I want to be real! Truly real. In this blog I plan to share my experiences as a first time mom giving birth to her baby while her husband is at war, transitioning back to civilian life as an Army veteran, making the most out of my military opportunities, all the no-so-talked about trials of motherhood, and my journey to self-actualization (always continuous). I want everyone out there who may be in the same situation to know that they are not alone. There are a lot of feelings and emotions, trials and tribulations that you can travel through in a lifetime, and I'm here to tell it all!
Not to mention I'm here to share my love of healthful living, both nutritionally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and socially. Truly holistic. You can also follow me on Facebook!
My plan is to be here daily! See you soon!
Live well!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Wholistique Lifestyles
OK! Here it is...check out Wholistique Lifestyles on the web. Click the link or try this URL http://abigail-ward.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com.
Live well!
Live well!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Catch me on EXAMINER
Check out my first article on Examiner.com. I'll be writing a variety of articles related to holistic health and many of those questions that you've always had! Subscribe to holistic health newsletters and much more!
Abigail Ward Wilmington Health Examiner
Abigail Ward Wilmington Health Examiner
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Do we have too many options in the grocery store?
After listening to some lectures on macrobiotics I began thinking about some ideas that are foundational in the theory of macrobiotics. I'M NOT SAYING EVERYONE NEEDS TO EAT A MACROBIOTIC DIET. I just want to share this idea...let it sit in your mind and ponder the truths with in it.
America has been the land of plenty since the end of WWII and recovery from the Great Depression. We are possibly the most glutenous country in the world. We want everything and we want it now. Don't get me wrong, this is the mentality that makes us the greatest nation in the world. We are the land of go-getters and opportunity. But perhaps this is what has led us down the path of sick care instead of health care. Our quality of life, is far from the top when it comes to overall health, life span, and frequencies of preventable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. We spend almost three times the amount of money per capita on our health care in America compared to other Westernized countries, we have the most access to the greatest medical break throughs and procedures in the world, yet we have one of the lowest life spans.
When we walk into our grocery stores we can have any kind of food from anywhere in the world at any time of the year from any climate. We can even genetically modify some of these foods to grown in unnatural climates. Is this natural? Perhaps we have too many choices? Stop and think for a moment that perhaps Mother Nature knows what we need to eat. Think about nutrition over time. Think about what the caveman ate during the Ice Age. Perhaps fruits, vegetables, animals etc grow and thrive in their environments because their meant to be there. Is nature telling you what you need to eat? There is a reason strawberries don't grown in Alaska, or people from tropical climates don't eat fatty meat. Every climate is blessed with the foods that are needed by in its inhabitants. Think about what foods are in season...these are the foods that Mother Nature intended you to eat. Think about what foods are historical and traditional to your region. This is what Mother Nature intended you to eat. Perhaps dabble in the world of "localvore" (eating locally). Get back to nature, you'll finally feel like yourself.
Live well!
America has been the land of plenty since the end of WWII and recovery from the Great Depression. We are possibly the most glutenous country in the world. We want everything and we want it now. Don't get me wrong, this is the mentality that makes us the greatest nation in the world. We are the land of go-getters and opportunity. But perhaps this is what has led us down the path of sick care instead of health care. Our quality of life, is far from the top when it comes to overall health, life span, and frequencies of preventable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. We spend almost three times the amount of money per capita on our health care in America compared to other Westernized countries, we have the most access to the greatest medical break throughs and procedures in the world, yet we have one of the lowest life spans.
When we walk into our grocery stores we can have any kind of food from anywhere in the world at any time of the year from any climate. We can even genetically modify some of these foods to grown in unnatural climates. Is this natural? Perhaps we have too many choices? Stop and think for a moment that perhaps Mother Nature knows what we need to eat. Think about nutrition over time. Think about what the caveman ate during the Ice Age. Perhaps fruits, vegetables, animals etc grow and thrive in their environments because their meant to be there. Is nature telling you what you need to eat? There is a reason strawberries don't grown in Alaska, or people from tropical climates don't eat fatty meat. Every climate is blessed with the foods that are needed by in its inhabitants. Think about what foods are in season...these are the foods that Mother Nature intended you to eat. Think about what foods are historical and traditional to your region. This is what Mother Nature intended you to eat. Perhaps dabble in the world of "localvore" (eating locally). Get back to nature, you'll finally feel like yourself.
Live well!
Monday, May 13, 2013
Ladies...Lets talk about IRON
Iron deficiencies are common for many women, especially aging and pregnant women. If you an active lady, growing teen, aging goddess or a mommy-to-be you might be feeling tired because of low iron. NOW...I know what your all thinking! "OK, I'll just eat more red meat." Might I warn you of its high fat and cholesterol content. Although red meat has its perks be wary of these facts. There are a variety of plant based foods that contain lovely levels of iron and provide you with a variety of other vitamins as well! I'll take the plants! So...next time you run to the grocery store try these WHOLISTIQUE wonders!
Dried apricots
Spinach
Swiss chard
Basically any green leafy veggie
Parsley
Dried tomatoes
Beans
Sprouts
Dried coconut
Dried currants
Raisins
Olives
Try sprinkling the dried fruit on your oats in the morning or in your cereal. Add some greens to your favorite juice! Or make sun dried tomato pesto pasta! The possibilities are endless!
Live well!
Dried apricots
Spinach
Swiss chard
Basically any green leafy veggie
Parsley
Dried tomatoes
Beans
Sprouts
Dried coconut
Dried currants
Raisins
Olives
Try sprinkling the dried fruit on your oats in the morning or in your cereal. Add some greens to your favorite juice! Or make sun dried tomato pesto pasta! The possibilities are endless!
Live well!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Wholistique!
So...I know I haven't written in a while. Soon I will have more time to devote to blogging. I am in the middle of developing a new website and my new Health Coaching business, Wholistique. The website will be full of great information about my coaching services, recipes, workouts, fun facts, and all kinds of ways to really harness your inner holistic energy enabling you to live a more full, healthy, fruitful life! You'll know me by my daring dragon fly ;)
Live well!
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