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Heather
Oct 31, 20243 min read
How Much Should We ACTUALLY Be Concerned With Inflammation
When our body encounters an offending agent (like viruses, bacteria or toxic chemicals) or suffers an injury, it activates our immune...
Heather
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Looking Into The New Trend Of Superfood-Infused Sparkling Water
Society is obsessed with health trends, which is obvious when looking at the multi-billion dollar health industry. While it is...
Heather
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Benefits of Tabata Workouts
Are you failing to get the same benefits from your workout that you got when you first started? If you stick with the same workout...
Heather
Oct 18, 20243 min read
The Most Underrated Nutrient-Dense Foods
We hear about some new super-food every other week it seems. Of course, we should be eating piles of kale, bunches of acai berries and...
Heather
Oct 11, 20243 min read
Are There Supplements That Can Protect Our Genes
What are the causes of cancer? What makes us older? If lifestyle choices like smoking cigarettes or drinking sugary sodas increase our...
Heather
Oct 5, 20243 min read
Is The Body Positivity Movement A Good Thing
Body positivity refers to the assertion that all people can and should have a positive body image. This thought is regardless of how...
Heather
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Supersize Or Not: Is It Really That Much More Unhealthy?
Here we sit with our car idling, in the drive-up line at our favorite fast-food restaurant. Do we want to upsize our order for just...
Heather
Aug 28, 20243 min read
Why You Should Allow Yourself A Cheat Meal
A healthy diet is paramount to losing weight and getting in shape. Too often, however, people turn to excessively restrictive diets to...
Heather
Aug 23, 20242 min read
Is BMI Really An Accurate Measure Of Our Health
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a mathematical formula, first devised in the 1830’s, that divides a person's weight by the square of their...
Heather
Aug 23, 20243 min read
Surprising Effects Nicotine Has Even In Small Amounts
Nicotine comes from the Nicotiana species, which are tobacco plants and part of the nightshade family. Keep that reference in mind,...
Heather
Aug 15, 20242 min read
5 Foods To Help You Build Muscle Mass (Not Protein Shakes)
Building lean muscle and getting in shape is a combination of exercise and nutrition. Too many people get caught up in the process of...
Heather
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Understanding The Role Of Exercise In The Treatment of Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are common. Not everyone has a chronic or diagnosed condition. Still, many people do experience occasional anxiety,...
Heather
Aug 7, 20243 min read
4 Reasons To Avoid Eating Late
For the most part, people eat when it is convenient; unpredictable schedules and packed family calendars can make consistent mealtimes...
Heather
Aug 2, 20242 min read
5 Flowers With Eye-Opening Health Benefits
Fruits and vegetables get tons of love for healthy living, but they’re not the only healthy ingredients in your garden-to-table cookbook....
Heather
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Clues That Heartburn May Indicate Something Else
It is very likely, all of us have experienced some form of heartburn in our lives. We ate something that didn’t agree with us. We ate too...
Heather
Jul 26, 20243 min read
What Is Carrot Seed Oil And What Are The Benefits?
Carrot seed oil is an essential oil that comes from the seeds of the wild carrot plant, or Daucus carota. This European plant is also...
Heather
Jul 24, 20243 min read
Are Fruit Juices Healthier Than Soda?
If you're like most people, fruit juice is a staple at your home. Juice is usually considered a healthy beverage, especially when...
Heather
Jul 19, 20242 min read
5 Ways To Increase The Nutritional Power Of Your Salad
Salad is a popular appetizer or meal. Studies suggest the average person consumes between 12 and 13 pounds of lettuce annually. While it...
Heather
Jul 18, 20243 min read
Habits That Might Lower Risk Of Dementia
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a...
Heather
Jul 12, 20243 min read
Health Risks With A Diet Too Low In Calories
Let’s start this article by defining what a diet “too low in calories” really is. After years of helping my friends, we have determined...
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