January 2022 Roundup
Here it is! My monthly roundup.
These are my favorite emails as it's where I share my finds from the past month.
This month has been weird for me - anyone else? I usually welcome a new year as a cathartic way to start over, set goals, change up my routine and connect with myself on a deeper level. Given the state of the world, this January felt incredible dragged out and a whole lot of the same.
As I reflected on this month, I tried not to be upset with myself as I realized I never even set a goal for this year or decided how I wanted to show up in 2022. I spent some time thinking and reflected back on my core values; peace of mind, joy, clarity, and alignment. Am I living in line with these?
My goal for myself in February is to recommit to finding my joy, setting work boundaries for better peace of mind and getting clear on what makes me happy.
Product I Love in Winter
Tension headaches have been bothering me a lot while working at my desk. I have been obsessed with Saje Peppermint Halo for a while now, and was recently reminded of how amazing this product is. Use this link to save $10 on your purchase.
Winter months mean dry skin. I recently switched to a cleansing jelly as my morning face wash and it has helped my skin retain moisture.
Clevr brand lattes are the perfect way to start a cozy, cold morning. I originally found this product at the Fort Mason craft fair. They have since taken off as they were listed on Oprah's favorite products in '21. Order the matcha or golden flavor, you won't regret it!
Sheet Pan Cabbage
My new favorite delicious (and lazy) side dish is roasted purple cabbage.
Here's what you need -
Purple cabbage
Salt
Avocado oil or coconut oil
Coconut Aminos
How to make this delish veg -
Thinly slice the cabbage
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Spread the cabbage out, spray with oil and sprinkle salt
Bake at ~325 for 20-30 minutes, depending on how crunchy you want it
Once done, remove the cabbage and toss in a light layer of coconut aminos
Enjoy!
Articles Worth Sharing
Have you heard of the vagus nerve? The vagus nerve is key in down regulating the stress of modern life and up regulating your psycho-spiritual-emotional wellness. It’s the longest cranial nerve, running from the base of your head down to your gut and innervating your heart, intestines, and other organs along the way. Simple exercises like the one in this video stimulate the vagus nerve, helping to turn off your stress response (your sympathetic nervous system) and activate your relaxation response (your parasympathetic nervous system).
Explore how diet contributes to — or prevents — chronic inflammation in this Well Be article. In general, fresh, single-ingredient foods are the best, and if you’re eating something with multiple ingredients, make sure you recognize all of them. Processing can change the nutritional content of food and create inflammatory compounds.
The lymphatic system is a critically foundational system in helping us feel well and age better. It’s part of both our circulatory and immune systems, responsible for fluid regulation, cellular clean-up, detoxification, and more. Learn more here on Dr. Mark Hyman's podcast. My favorite lymph supporting activity is dry brushing.
