Tag: Wellness
Whole Body Winter Wellness
This season can be delightful: waking up to a world covered in snow, snuggling up with hot chocolate and a good book, gathering with friends and family. But when it takes a toll in the form of colds, dry skin, and chapped lips, the co-op is here for you. At Lakewinds, you’ll find winter wellness … Continued
Immune Support and Other Wellness Tips for Fall
Going from fun summer getaways and weekends up north to work routines and school desks can be jarring. Returning to cramming for tests, tackling large projects at work, and juggling busy schedules can be an adjustment! If you or your loved ones need extra support during this time, the Wellness team has suggestions to help. … Continued
What are Bitters?
Bitters are having a comeback! Traditionally used in cocktails, their use is expanding to a number of areas, from functional drinks and mocktails to desserts. What are bitters? Bitters are concentrated extracts or tinctures that are made by infusing or muddling botanicals or aromatics, such as roots, herbs, barks, flowers, or fruit peels. These tinctures … Continued
Eco-friendly Products to Help You Live Sustainably
Earth Day is the perfect time to assess your eco-friendly habits. Whether you’re composting, aiming to drive less and walk and bike more, working to conserve water, or using less plastic, there are lots of small ways to live more sustainably. As the quote from chef and author Anne Marie Bonneau goes, “We don’t need a … Continued
8 Winter Activities to Counter Cabin Fever
December is full of anticipation: brisk air, fresh snow, and celebrations to enjoy. But by late January, even the biggest winter-lovers among us can experience cabin fever. We’ve gathered ideas for winter activities and items from the co-op that can help you not only survive the short, cold days and long nights, but actually thrive. … Continued
10 Tips for Healthy Sleep Hygiene
When schedules get busy, you might stay up later than usual or get up early to compensate. Before you know it, sleep can get out of whack. With a few simple behavior changes during the day, you can restore your restful routine faster. Here are 10 ideas to help improve your sleep hygiene, so you … Continued
Gift Ideas that Give Back
Facing your holiday to-do and shopping lists? Make gift-giving easier with inspired and original presents that can be found as close by as the co-op! Lakewinds employees and family members recommend some of their favorite gift ideas, with a focus on supporting women artisans, helping the environment, and strengthening local businesses. With presents that do … Continued
The Benefits of Magnesium
You may have heard about the benefits of magnesium. It’s one of the most abundant minerals found in your body and is tied to several vital body functions like energy production, regulating blood pressure, and muscle contraction. However, there are also 11 different kinds and each is tied to different functions, so figuring out what … Continued
The Best Protein Shake for Your Lifestyle
DIY shakes are a great way to add extra protein to your diet. But there are a lot of options to choose from, so getting started can be overwhelming. The best protein shake is the one that gives you what you need and that you’ll actually drink. It won’t help if you can’t stand the … Continued