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These are the major contributing factors of high blood pressure.

Is there something on your to-do list that you've really, truly, absolutely been meaning to tackle ... but somehow never gets done? We've all been there. For our 12 Months of Wellness this week, we challenge you to *do the thing.* You could ... build that damn budget already! go full Marie Kondo with a declutter session.... schedule important health appointments, like the dentist or eye doctor. See more

Chia plants may have been popular in the 1980s (ch-ch-ch-chia!), but it’s their seeds that are considered pretty valuable these days.

Zinc is so important!

Plant-based eaters, this one’s for you. Win o1 of 5 incredible prize packages from BENEMAX, each valued at $120.

Could you be deficient in vitamin "N"?

Love is REALLY good for your health. No surprise, right? The unexpected part is that the health benefits of love can come from not just romance, but also gratitude, family, friendship, and even pets. Your bond with a beloved pet, for example, can reduce feelings of stress and loneliness, keep you more active, and even decrease blood pressure (thanks, buddy!). Friendships increase your sense of belonging, lift self-confidence, and provide support in times of trauma (...soooo ... all of 2020?). This Valentine's Day, take advantage of the health benefits of love by putting pen to paperseriously. You might be surprised to learn that putting actual pen to actual paper to express your affectionor sending a caring message to a BFF in needmight just make you feel awesome. Writing can ... help you cope with emotions and complex situations lower blood pressure and cholesterol lower stress levels help you sleep betterand longer When was the last time you sent a legit letter? Will you send one this year? See more

It's easy *and* delicious.

Tell us: what type of exercise makes you feel AMAZING? (Emoji answers preferred. ) If you’re doing our February 12 Months of Wellness challenge, we encourage you to find ways to move that feel fun, fresh, and freeing. #aliveWellnessChallenge For you, that could be ...... snowshoeing skiing walking dance parties cleaning yoga jogging boxing hiking rock climbing surfing rowing playing lifting weights cycling Or something else entirely. Whatever it is, find what really moves you. @scottyavis @meetthepeternells See more

DREAMY GIVEAWAY If you've had trouble sleeping this year, you're not alone. COVIDsomnia is an actual thing. To help you stay well and rest more (because sleep is kind of the best), we're excited to be giving away some calming goodies. One lucky winner will get: SISU Vitamins Melatonin and Sweet Dreams Terry Naturally AnxioCalm and Calm Kids... ATTITUDEliving Natural Air Purifier Traditional Medicinals Nighty Night tea Hyland's Homeopathy Calms Forté Natural Factors Melatonin Vitality health Relax Organika Health Adaptogen Mylk Latte Don't sleep on this giveaway! To enter: Follow @alivehealth Tag a BFF in the comments. Every comment = one entry Good luck, dreamers! @scottyavis RULES: Contest closes at 12:01 am PST on December 1st, 2020. It is open to legal residents of Canada and the US who are the age of majority. Winner will be will be announced in the comments and contacted via DM. If we don’t receive a response within 24 hours, we’ll move on to a new winner. Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook. See more

Good news for smoothie lovers! We're giving away an ahhh-mazing Whole Earth & Sea Power-Up Mixers prize pack. Enter to win here: https://buff.ly/2GBaeX4

The new darling (oat milk) vs. the old favourite (almond milk): which do you like better? Only one can win this battle of the beverages.

Vitamin D could be more important than ever.

Help prevent species extinction ... at the dinner table.

Take 10 minutes out of your day for this.

"Doing some cleaning and found my old textbooks! After getting my bachelor’s degree and my esthetician’s license, I wanted to upgrade my designations. So after I finished studying Early Childhood Education courses, I enrolled into #aliveAcademy and received my Certified Sports Nutrition Consultant designation!" - alive Academy grad @chocoviv We're constantly inspired by our amazing students and grads. If you want to join them in learning more about nutrition (from home!), the alive Academy is here for you. We want to help you feel inspired and in control of your and your families' health. Find a distance nutrition course you'll love at aliveacademy.com. Any questions about the courses? Let us know!

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The vegan mayo is out-of-this-world good.

Yep, that’s a happy pup in a hemp patch. For years, North America’s hemp farmers have been seeding and harvesting a crop that has grown to become, by some reports, the second largest of its kind in the world. In Canada, hemp production is primarily for food and industrial use. But things are changing. New hemp regulations in Canada have recently made it easier for hemp farmers to unlock the potential of their crop to grow a new medicinal opportunity: CBD.... Here are some quotes from real hemp farmers about their experiences growing hemp. Hemp is the only plant we know of that can feed, clothe, shelter, and provide medicine." - Frances Franny Tacy We’ve got to reinvent ourselves again in these rural areas. This is one way we can do it." - Michael Mr. Hemp Bowman Why are we getting licenses from the state to grow hemp? I don’t need a license to grow corn or soybeans or cotton." - Frederick Cawthon @locohempva See more