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Bubble baths for brains is a new thought for us, but we like the idea of it.

What’s even better is that this luxury is affordable, available, and easy to do for anyone who can include physical movement in their daily routine. It’s true! Researchers say that when we work out, we give our brain a neurochemical bubble bath!

Physical exercise, even just a ten minute walk, is a simple way to improve health and offers a big return on the investment. A short walk offers the benefits of taking in our surroundings, breathing in fresh air and improving our physical fitness. And to top it off, the exercise literally builds brand new brain cells.

Treating ourselves to a regular brain bubble bath can help protect against Alzheimer’s and dementia. Short, simple workouts also increase mood boosters like dopamine, serotonin and noradrenaline which can decrease stress and improve focus for hours. This is all good stuff that makes our brains feel clean and fresh. But don’t take our word for it—try it by yourself, with the family or someone you care for.

Let’s spread the health! iGrow Girl & Contagious Health 🛁😶‍🌫️😎

It’s not too late for us to make a clean start to 2022. Consider making a lifestyle change by practicing “clean eating.”

“Clean” food isn’t food that has passed the 5 second rule—and just to be clear, dirt and germs don’t know how to count to 5, so they latch on to dropped food as soon as it hits the ground. You might want to think twice before eating that! Clean foods are whole foods that haven’t been processed, refined or had ingredients added to them. Included on the list are fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, meat, fish and eggs.

Choosing whole foods over fast and other processed foods is a great way to increase nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber in our bodies and boost health benefits. Some clean eaters may also exclude gluten or dairy items while increasing raw fruits and veggies.

Today is a good day to make a clean start and practice a more thoughtful way of eating. Try making delicious whole food dishes on your own, with the family or with someone you care for. Let’s spread the health! iGrow Girl & Contagious Health 🫐🥕🍳

iGrow Girl and Contagious Health are ready to walk out of this year and into the next. And we’re being intentional about the stuff we bring with us.

What about you? Are you looking forward to new energy, new opportunities, new experiences, new perspectives, and new (you fill in the blank)? Let’s move forward to the next adventure and better days. Leave all negativity behind. Let’s spread the health! iGrow Girl & Contagious Health 🏃🏾‍♀️🎊☀️

Let’s deck the halls with game balls and fun physical activities that keep us moving. This holiday season, consider giving the gift of a group class or private lesson that will serve up invigorating physical fitness as well as a good dose of joy. With such a wide range of choices available, we can find a good fit for ourselves, families and friends. Here are a few ideas: yoga, pilates, tai-chi, karate, kick-boxing, swimming, rock climbing, dancing, skiing, snowboarding, and pickleball. Giving holiday cheer in a class can be a thoughtful and creative gift from the heart, for the heart. Let’s spread the health. iGrow Girl and Contagious Health 🏂🧘🏾‍♀️🧗🏾‍♀️