Di Hickman

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Life with PKD – Polycystic Kidney Disease awareness day

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While I don't keep it a secret that I have a genetic disease, I also don't shout from the rooftops. However, as I find myself suffering with more symptoms of this polycystic kidney disease [PKD], I am trying to be more conscientious about spreading awareness of this silent killer. Specifically how I choose to live life with PKD. If you're reading this you'll fall into one of two camps. The first, will be those like me that scour the internet for tips, research and studies about PKD. …

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5 tips to breakthrough the clutter & get focus

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Recently I've had to come to terms with the fact that I am not the type A personality that I thought I was. I have the skills, and ideas but not the execution. My life just go so busy that I found myself struggling, and letting things slide. Seriously managing an online business, career, home, family, friends, and I admit I need help. So many times I found myself without business cards to hand out. Or my tablet for newsletter sign-ups. Plus that dongle for the credit card swipe payments goes …

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Review: Trader Joe’s Vegan Tikka Masala

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Trader Joe's is a little treasure trove of vegan goodness. It seems like each week they have something new and exciting to try. One such gem of a staple on our grocery list is Trader Joe's Vegan Tikka Masala. As huge fans of Indian cuisine this began as a once in while meal, to a menu staple. While I don't advocate convenience foods on the regular. Wednesday night is my late night teaching yoga and when I get in late and just need SOMETHING to eat quickly. This is my go-to. So let's look …

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Chakra Intro & How incense can unblock your chakras

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Ever been merrily going about your day and suddenly you get the hint of an aroma that triggers a memory from your past? For example, Target Sunscreen will forever remind me of Hawaii. There is also a particular brand of hairspray I associate with a school camping trip. **Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Natural Scents Chakras Incense Sticks. Links in this post may be affiliate links. Whether it's grandma's perfume or ocean breeze, scents and smells are everywhere. I've personally …

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Review: 365 Organic Vegan Lasagna by Whole Foods

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As much as I love to create in the kitchen sometimes life just gets totally nuts and you have to rely on pre-made meals. As a vegan that's not always easy. So I was hella excited when I spotted this 365 Organic Vegan Lasagna in Whole Foods recently. Lasagna was always one of my favorite things as a vegetarian, so yay for veganized versions! Last week life was kinda hectic. I was prepping for my yoga finals, and working, and trying to get back into a post-vacation work schedule. Needless …

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Review: Daiya Vegan Mac and Cheese

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June 5th 2013 was the day that I finally took the plunge and switched from vegetarian to vegan. I'd been vegetarian for 20-ish years and had tried a couple of times to go fully vegan, but the draw of cheese was just too much. Five years ago I finally said to hell with it and embraced the vegan alternatives. Guess what? They taste just like the real thing!!! If you haven't tried the Daiya Vegan Mac and Cheese you need to fix that asap. Because you'll soon realize that animals don't have to be …

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Dynamic Fluid resistance training, with the Surge®

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As a personal trainer I'm always looking for new fitness equipment to challenge not only my clients, but myself. Each year I attend the IDEA World Fitness Convention where companies show off their latest and greatest innovations. One that caught my eye last year was by Hedstrom Fitness, the creators of the Bosu. When I saw The Surge® I knew I had to try it, and I absolutely loved it. This item of resistance training equipment was not only functional and effective, but it was FUN! I don't know …

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Vegan Taste Test: Gardein Crabless Cakes

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When I first started this blog I was vegetarian. One of my missions since going Vegan 4 years ago was to show people how easy it was to be fit and healthy on a plant based diet. I started doing recipes, nutrition posts and food reviews... then somewhere along the way I kinda, well, stopped. Recently I've had no less than 5 people in the last month as me about a plant based diet. So I'm bringing back the food reviews, recipes, nutrition, and yes the workouts. Basically more blogging in general …

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7 Reasons to use Yoga Socks during your practice

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This post is sponsored by Zen Paws, FYI links in this post may be affiliate links. Have you ever been in a yoga class and just found your feet slipping all over the mat? Or maybe your feet just get cold? Well, you're not alone. While I go barefoot at home a lot, when I'm at the gym I wear yoga socks during my yoga practice. But what are yoga socks and why are they a good idea? If you've been to a yoga class, no doubt you'll have seen someone wearing socks during their yoga practice. …

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