Alexandria Holistic - Health Coaching

10/05/2024

10 ✨tips✨ to slow down

1. 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘴: by focusing on the most important tasks, we eliminate the stress of trying to accomplish everything at once

2. 𝘤𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘧: technology has become a major element in most of our lives. reduce use by fifty percent and use that time to explore hobbies, exercise or meditation

3. 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦: take a 5-10 minute break to step outside and breathe fresh air. disconnect from the rest of the world and admire the beauty of nature

4. 𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳: a lot of us speed through meals, missing the chance to appreciate our foods textures and flavors. start to chew slower and fully experience the smell, taste, and texture of your food

5. 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵: with friends, family, music. whatever makes you feel joy and a deeper connection to those around you. live in the moment

6. 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦: when did you last spend valuable time with yourself? take a night to find a new book, watch a favorite movie, try yoga, meditate, or cook a new recipe

7. 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦: some of us like to stick to a schedule and plan daily. next time you're jotting down new tasks in your planner, factor in a few extra minutes when estimating how long things will take. this will help you not rush through things

8. 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘦: next time you're driving somewhere, take the scenic route. driving through open fields, mountains, or a view of a city skyline can be relaxing

9. 𝘴𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵: even just a few moments of meditation can set the tone for the rest of your day. try to empty your mind and take deep breaths before jumping into your tasks

10. 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴: each morning when you wake up, take a few moments to think about your aspirations and life goals. recall the milestones you've already reached in your life, and drive to accomplish new ones. try doing this for 5 minutes when you wake up before getting out of bed

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09/26/2024

06/12/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined my nutrition workshop today!

Shoutout to the winners:

Alisa Allen-Carey & Stephenie Ignacio

There's still two prizes up for grabs! You can visit the event page, scroll through the feed, and you'll find the games.

Nutrition 101 with Alexandria Holistic

06/02/2024

fact: the average adult carries 10 to 13 gallons of water inside of them. another fun fact: i carry about 2 💁‍♀️

i've been given the nickname "the queen of drinks" coworkers and friends because i always have 2-5 different drinks at time. unfortunately, there's hardly water included

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i was getting dehydrated a lot, showing symptoms like constant headaches, dizziness, watery eyes, and dry lips. i've been hospitalized for dehydration, hooked up to IVs, and i remember after treatment, feeling amazing! like "oh, this is how i should feel all the time...hydrated."

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adding fruit to my water has been a game changer. i'm sure you've heard of lemon water and the benefits. but you don't have to stop at lemons! here's some of my favorite fruit water combos:

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- 1/2 orange
- 1/2 cup cut pineapple
- 1 kiwi

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- 1/4 cup cut strawberries
- 1/4 cup cut blueberries
- 1 sprig of mint

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- 1/2 cup cherries
- 1 lime

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have you drank water today?

06/01/2024

have you ever noticed little bumps on the back of your arms or on your legs? ive had them as long as i can remember. a few years ago, i did some research and discovered a skin condition where the body makes excess keratin and store it in little pockets on the skins surface.

ive tried a range of different methods to get rid of them. but the best thing that clears them up + benefits my body in so many other ways is

heres some basics when it comes to dry brushing:

🛀 always dry brush before a shower so that you wash away all the toxins and dead skin cells that are released

❤️ use small firm strokes or circles and always brush in the direction of your heart

🧠 dry brushing stimulates the circulatory system/lymph nodes and unclogs pores and speeds up the healing/regeneration of new skin

🏥 check with your doctor if you have diabetes or circulatory issues before dry brushing

05/26/2024

Why Health Coaches? ✨

According to the CDC, “As a nation, we spend 86% of our health care dollars on the treatment of chronic diseases. These persistent conditions—the nation’s leading causes of death and disability—leave in their wake deaths that could have been prevented, lifelong disability, compromised quality of life, and burgeoning health care
costs.”

This is where health coaches can help! Many chronic diseases are preventable through diet and lifestyle changes. Health coaches have the time to support clients on an individual basis.

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Health coaching utilizes evidence-based clinical interventions which incorporates a three-pronged approach:

(1) the best available research evidence bearing on whether a treatment works and why
(2) expertise to identify a client's individual health state and risks
(3) client’s preferences and values

Methods of health coaching involve motivational interviewing to facilitate behavior change, the trans-theoretical model of change, goal setting, and active listening.

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It’s important to keep in mind a health coach may not be a licensed dietitian. Many states require a separate license for prescribing specific diet plans. However, a health coach can help you understand the fundamentals of nutrition. Nor are health coaches
medical advisors who treat medical conditions or disease.

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Another aspect often lacking in traditional healthcare settings is an established bond between the patient and the doctor. Instead, health coaches work hard to provide genuine and meaningful interactions by building respect and trust with their clients. Health coaches take the time to get to know clients in order to help set up obtainable goals. By understanding the psychological, behavioral, and emotional needs of clients, a health coach can provide a truly personalized client-centered experience.

05/02/2024

Happy Spring! 💐

For those who don't know me, my name is Alexandria and I'm studying nutrition and health coaching at IIN. Graduation is around the corner and my business will be launching soon, including a variety of health coaching packages, a self-love club, website, and more. As for right now, I am officially taking clients!

My approach to health involves recognizing your bio-individuality (specific dietary, genetic, environmental, and lifestyle needs), exploring your multidimensional health (physical, mental, spiritual, emotional), and applying evidence-based information and reliable tools and resources to help you reach your goals.

Interested in working with me? Schedule your free consult here:
https://linktr.ee/alexandriaholistic

If you have any questions, message me anytime!

xo Alexandria