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Almonds & Olivez

About

Almonds and Olivez is a health and wellness blog which aims to provide research information that will guide you in making better choices as it relates to your health and overall well-being.

Who Runs Almonds and Olivez?

Well, I do!

Hey there! I am Dr. Shelly Ann (DBA), and I am actually the ‘Chief Health and Wellness Nut’ around here. I am an Educator by Profession, but a Health and Wellness Nut by choice. I am also a Researcher, Business Consultant and Certified Nutrition Coach. Writing and researching are two (2) of my passions and Almonds and Olivez is my little Fortress.

The Blog is structured into five (5) strategic categories, all in an effort to provide a complimentary platform to learn, act and share knowledge and experiences in a fun and holistic way. The five (5) categories are – Topics on Health, Skintimate (Skincare), Fitness, Recipes, and Resources. There are also the categories ‘Shop’ and ‘Books’ that will highlight the business’s proprietary products and practical wellness offerings.

The Start of my wellness Journey

Almonds and Olivez became a reality in 2018. In fact, we will be celebrating our five (5) years Anniversary in October 2023 (yippee!). After years of struggles in the formal world of work, I took a leap of faith and started my own business with two (2) tea lines and of course, the Almonds and Olivez Blog. This business idea was conceptualized over 10 years ago but became a reality in little over a year (that’s what happens when you have had enough, you move with alacrity!). The business has had its share of challenges (that’s a given), but I never, not even in a whimsical moment thought of giving up, even when things sometimes seem hopeless (and they have). This is what I love to do, it’s my dream and there is no turning back now. Why?

You can read about my start-up story Here – EBook: How I started my business with no ‘real’ budget but a BIG Faith

The Evolution of my Passion

One of my greatest passions in life has always been to help people in whatever way I can (it’s like my calling) and one such is to empower their lives through knowledge. In fact, most of my formal 9-5 jobs have been oriented around helping people. It really comes naturally to me. Further, I was always encouraged to continue on this path by a few of my past managers, work colleagues and friends alike. Nonetheless, my passion for health and wellness started sometime after my First Degree.

I guess years of stress, depression and struggles had finally caught up with me. I remember in one year, I became a frequent visitor to the doctor. When it wasn’t one thing, it was another. At first, I found out that my chest discomfort was Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), aka Acid Reflux. This discovery was after a few medical tests. I also suffered from constant fatigue and was never really happy with the state of my health (who would?). So, I started to research the area of health and wellness and gradually began to change my lifestyle to a healthier one.

This included endeavouring to eat healthily (even though sometimes I mess up – I am only human ), maintaining an active lifestyle, which for me includes weekly exercise routines (Gym or at Home), Hiking (I love it!) or just taking a walking or a hill run. I also love to read (you gotta keep the mind active as well) among other activities to keep my body, mind and soul at ease, while living my life the best way I can. That’s my choice!

Fun Facts about Me

As indicated, I love to read, oh yea! Be it mystery, motivational books or business, it all depends on what is happening in my life and what I feel like reading at a particular moment in time. I also love to write, especially, poetry, speeches etc. In fact, one of my nicknames as a child was ‘writer.’ I also love the beach as well as watching comedy-type movies or comedies in general; I will laugh my little ass off watching someone else laugh, yes, I will (hehe hehe).

However, I am not a fan of scary movies, at least, since my early teen years when after watching one and going to bed and then seeing my dad’s pants came to life and tried to strangle the living crap out of me. That was it! I stopped watching scary movies ‘cold turkey.’

How say you, what’s your fun fact? Life is indeed a journey and I certainly do not want to walk it alone. As such, the aim of this blog is to educate the masses and help to change lives ‘positively’ and ‘holistically’ one healthy note at a time.

OUR CORE VALUES

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Hear from some of the members of the tribe

I recently read the article “Magnesium, the quality sleep enhancer…” and found it to be very informative. The article outlined 5 health benefits of magnesium which in summary are: enhancing sleep; treatment for migraine headaches; supplementation for persons with diabetes who may have a deficiency in magnesium and a possible treatment or management of depression. I also really like the way the author referenced her work. Personally, I usually experience trouble getting quality/adequate rest. Additionally, I experience migraine headaches quite often as well as recent episodes of eye twitching. After reading this article, my plan is to incorporate more foods rich in magnesium in my diet. Keep up the good work!

A very relevant website. It reaches you even when you want to shy away from being healthy. I tried the teas that were launched last year, and it worked for me and did wonders for my tummy and overall health. But a healthy lifestyle is something you must maintain, and that’s where Almonds and Olivez comes in. The articles are well researched and inspiring. This is all good stuff. Happy to be on board!

I have been following this blog since I first knew about it (Over a year now). I really enjoy the articles, very detailed; I often read them in two sessions at a time :). So, informative, you want to grab a pen and write. Please keep it up!

I wish I had done a screenshot of your website in its early stages when it was a basic site with very little content. That way I could now show a then and now. The site has greatly improved with quality content. I must say I am truly impressed by your hard work.

Will you Join Me?

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit. I am super happy we’re connected and I am very optimistic about the journey ahead.

Warmest regards,
Shelly Ann,
Founder, Almonds and Olivez