June 02, 2022

5 Ways To Stay Fit While On Vacation

June 02, 2022/ Renata Joy

Memorial Day Weekend is considered the beginning of the summer vacation season… so welcome to summer everyone! I’m sure many of you have plans you’re looking forward to, whether it’s a beach day, family vacation, or solo time. I encourage you all to take some time off if you can—it’s been a tough year already, and a tough few years before that.

Something else I encourage you all to do is, if you do go on vacation, try to stick to your healthy habits. You may be thinking: “But isn’t the point of a vacation to take a break from real life?” And trust me, I get that. But living a healthy lifestyle isn’t a part-time gig, and if you stray too far from the path, you may not be happy with where you end up.

May 29, 2022

Want To Boost Your Self-Confidence? Try These 6 Tips

May 29, 2022/ Renata Joy

When I talk to women (of my age and all ages), something I hear a lot is that they struggle with confidence. They don’t feel good about themselves—how they look, how they sound, how they dress, etc. It hurts me to hear, because confidence is SO IMPORTANT if you want to live your fullest life, and we all deserve to have it, no matter what age we are.

The way I see it, confidence is a byproduct of the way we treat ourselves. It goes back to something I’ve said before: Our minds are POWERFUL! The thoughts and words we allow into our minds are directly connected to what manifests in our lives.

May 15, 2022

PJW Approved - Dr Elsa Jungman Microbiome Skin Test

May 15, 2022/ Renata Joy

Calling any and all PJW women who struggle with their skin! You’re going to LOVE this month’s #PJWApproved.

I’m a huge fan of skincare products, but I recognize that there’s only so much we can do on the outside to help our skin. And even if we eat the cleanest diet, take all the right supplements, and use the highest quality skincare products, it STILL may not be enough. Every person’s skin has different needs, and that’s in part because every person’s skin has different microbes on it. Yep, our skin has a microbiome, just like our gut does. If you’re someone who has sensitive skin, you struggle with acne, or you are driving yourself mad trying to figure out your skin and what products to use…allow me to share a test with you that’s going to change your life.

This month’s #PJWApproved is the Skin Microbiome Kit from Dr. Elsa Jungman.

May 14, 2022

What You Should Know About Lyme Disease

May 14, 2022/ Renata Joy

It's summertime in the northeast! It's sunny and there's a chill vibe in the air. And while summer is the season for spending time outside, it's important to be on the lookout for ticks. Ticks are known to spread Lyme disease—in fact, the chances of catching Lyme disease from a single tick can be as high as 50 percent!

For that reason, I decided to use this week's blog post to give you a quick primer on Lyme disease and remind us all of the precautions we should take as we begin to spend more and more time outside.

April 30, 2022

20 Benefits Of Walking For 30 Minutes A Day

April 30, 2022/ Renata Joy

The Pure Joy Wellness Walking Challenge is officially in full swing. This is the fourth one we’ve done and we don’t plan on stopping! By now, if you joined the Challenge, you’re a few days into it. I hope you’re feeling good and are looking forward to crushing this month.

I’ve written before about why walking is a superior exercise, but this time I really want to show you ALL the benefits. Inspired by a post I saw on Instagram from the @theprehabguys. Here are 20 benefits of walking 30 minutes a day—like we do during the Walking Challenge!

April 23, 2022

Why Rebounding Is My New Favorite Workout

April 23, 2022/ Renata Joy

As a child, I used to love jumping on trampolines with my friends. I mean, who doesn’t love them? They’re so fun! To tap back into that nostalgia, I recently started using a rebounder (aka a small trampoline) as part of my fitness routine, and wow, it’s amazing! And yes, if you’re wondering, it can definitely be a tough workout.

Besides being a full-body toner, rebounding on a trampoline has a ton of benefits for your mental and physical health. For me, it’s also brought some much-needed fun and energy back into my fitness routine.

Here are a few reasons why you should try rebounding!

April 15, 2022

How My Diet Has Changed As I’ve Aged

April 15, 2022/ Renata Joy

There’s no denying it: I’m definitely not the same person I was in my 20s (or even my 50s). My body has experienced numerous changes, and it’s still constantly changing now that i’m no my 60s. Because of that, I’ve had to change up what I eat. I choose foods that I know will help me age gracefully and maintain my muscle—my goal is to stay healthy and strong for life.

To show you what I mean by all of that, here’s a look at how my diet has changed as I’ve aged:

April 08, 2022

Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Solar Wave Advanced Skincare Wand

April 08, 2022/ Renata Joy

Unless you’re brand spanking new to Pure Joy Wellness—in which case, welcome!—you know I’m a fanatic about skincare. Our skin is the largest organ in our body, and it’s one of the first places where signs of aging start to show. Fine lines, wrinkles, sagging…these are all normal and to be expected as we get older, but they can also be signs that your skin isn’t getting the care it needs. It might be dehydrated, irritated, or your skin barrier could be damaged.

There are tons of ways you can show your skin love, from the products you use to the foods you eat. What we put inside our bodies reflects on the outside, and how we protect the outside determines what we show the world!

But in the meantime, let’s talk about my latest skincare find… The Sola Wave Advanced Skincare Wand!

March 25, 2022

How Worrying About Your Age Could Be Holding You Back

March 25, 2022/ Renata Joy

turned 65 a mere four months ago—an age that a lot of women dread. Despite all the preconceived notions of how I thought I would feel about it, I have to admit, I feel better than ever! That might sound like I am just saying some feel good bullshit, but I promise it’s the truth.

I have worried about my age at certain points in the past, many years ago. Now, I rarely think about age unless someone else brings it up. A recent conversation got me thinking a lot about how much people—particularly women—worry about their age, and how much that can hold you back from being as happy as possible.

March 18, 2022

How To ACTUALLY Stay Hydrated: 3 Things You Can Do Right Now!

March 18, 2022/ Renata Joy

It probably won’t shock you to hear that hydration is VERY essential to your health. We’re always told to drink more water, and for good reason—we literally cannot survive without it. Our bodies use water for everything: from lubricating our joints and regulating our body temperature, to aiding our digestion and ridding our bodies of toxins. About 60 percent of our body weight is water, and since we’re constantly losing it (through urinating, sweating, talking, etc.), we need to be conscious of and vigilant about refilling our water stores throughout the day.

Now, I understand that drinking water isn’t exactly what I’d call “exciting.” Many people find it a laborious task, and because of that, their health tends to suffer. Thankfully, chugging water isn’t the only way (or even the best way) to keep yourself hydrated.

March 10, 2022

How To Exercise For Osteoporosis Prevention

March 10, 2022/ Renata Joy

While there are plenty of reasons to celebrate getting older, there’s no denying that our risk of disease goes up as we age. It’s not something to panic about—it’s something to be aware of! One ailment I want to direct our attention to is osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is prevalent in adults in general, but for women, our risk of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause.

Thankfully, there are ways to combat osteoporosis—one of the best ways is to exercise. So, here’s everything you need to know about exercising for osteoporosis prevention! (Including the specific types of exercise that protect our bones.)

March 04, 2022

5 Tips To Quiet Your Mind

March 04, 2022/ Renata Joy

There’s no doubt about it: We are living in stressful times.

I cannot get through a day without talking to a client about everything that is going on in our world. Topics like Russia invading Ukraine, living though a pandemic, last year’s insurrection, mass murders and shootings, racial and gender inequality, and terrorist attacks seem to be daily headlines. And that’s on top of important ongoing movements, like #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter, which finally forced us to confront sexual assault against women and police brutality and racially motivated violence.

These events and topics can trigger us, traumatize us, and even reopen deep wounds we thought had healed. This causes an unfathomable amount of stress.

February 25, 2022

Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Click and Grow (Indoor Herb Garden)

February 25, 2022/ Renata Joy

We talk about the benefits of vegetables a lot—how many nutrients they have, their fiber and water content, their antioxidant properties—but one food group that doesn’t get as much attention is herbs.

Like veggies, herbs are plants too, and for centuries they’ve been used to fend off disease, treat ailments, and improve the function of the body (think immune system, organ function, and more).

As someone who is always thinking about the long-term effects of what I eat, I’m constantly looking for ways to integrate herbs into my diet. Thankfully, I came across a product that has made keeping fresh herbs on hand SO MUCH EASIER.

February 19, 2022

Magnesium - Why It's Important & How To Get It

February 19, 2022/ Renata Joy

Magnesium is a mineral that we don’t talk about much—which is shocking, because it plays a role in a number of important bodily functions, and the majority of us don’t get enough of it. (Yep, as much as 50 percent of us have a magnesium deficiency and don’t even realize it… consider this your wakeup call!)

In this post, I’ll cover why getting enough magnesium is so essential and give you my recommendations for how you can get your daily dose!

February 11, 2022

The Benefits of Red Wine & Dark Chocolate

February 11, 2022/ Renata Joy

By the time you see this, it will either almost be Valentine’s Day, or it will be Valentine’s Day—either way, the topic for this week’s blog post is on theme! Whether you’re single, in a long-term relationship, celebrating your first V-Day with a new partner, or what have you, Valentine's Day can be a fun way to switch up your daily routine and treat yourself to a little indulgence.

In 2020, I wrote a blog post with eight ways to show yourself self-love on Valentine’s Day, which I highly recommend for anyone who wants to do something special for themselves.

This year, I want to talk about the health benefits of two of my favorite foods (yes, one is a drink)... chocolate and wine!

February 04, 2022

The 5 Best Vibrators For Women Over 50

February 04, 2022/ Renata Joy

Vibrators can be scary. I get it. For years, they were something just kept in our nightstands and never talked about. Fortunately, sex, pleasure, and orgasms becoming mainstream conversation. Sexual wellness is a hot topic right now, and, for once, women over 50 are part of the sexual revolution.

In this blog post, I’ll cover why sexual wellness matters for women over 50 and give you my top vibrator recommendations!

January 28, 2022

Why Your Waistline Measurement Matters More Than Your Weight/Scale

January 28, 2022/ Renata Joy

From a very young age, we as women are taught that weight equals health. As a result, many women have doctor’s office horror stories, or a toxic relationship with the scale, which has made them feel inadequate and maybe even sent them down a path of restriction.

In this blog post, I’ll explain why your waistline measurement is a better barometer of health, and teach you how to take your own measurement!

January 21, 2022

Pure Joy Wellness Approved: Kindra Kit

January 21, 2022/ Renata Joy

Here at Pure Joy Wellness, we’re all about changing the conversation around aging… and of course, that includes before, during, and after menopause.

So, when I come across a brand that shares this goal and mission, I know I have to try them out and give all of you the scoop.

This month’s #PureJoyWellnessApproved product comes from a very special brand, Kindra!

January 14, 2022

Secrets To Getting A Good Night's Sleep

January 14, 2022/ Renata Joy

If there’s one thing I can guarantee most of us need more of, it’s sleep. And if there’s one piece of the health and wellness puzzle that I think is underrated, underappreciated, and underutilized… yep, IT’S SLEEP!

That’s why, to start your 2022 on the right foot, I invite you to join myself and Dr. Janet Kennedy, a respected sleep psychologist, on Instagram Live THIS COMING WEDNESDAY January 19, at 3 PM EST/12 PM PST, for a crash course on sleep!

January 08, 2022

5 Ways To Maintain A Healthy Weight

January 08, 2022/ Renata Joy

Every time the new year rolls around, weight loss becomes a trending topic of conversation. The diet industry does their best to appeal to the masses—making promises and promoting fad diets all for the sole purpose of selling their products.

It’s only been a week, but I would bet you’ve already been targeted with messages like “here’s how to lose 10 pounds in a week” and “burn fat by eating this one food” blah blah blah. As you can imagine, this kind of talk exhausts me.

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