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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 31, 20242 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 26, 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 24, 20243 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 19, 20242 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 18, 20243 min read


Long-term Effects of Steroid Medications
Steroids are a synthetic version of hormones normally produced by our adrenal glands which are 2 small glands found just above the...

Heather
May 9, 20242 min read


Should Everyone Take A Multi-Vitamin Each Day?
This is one of the questions I am asked most often. Usually this question is prefaced with, “I watch what I eat, and I think I eat pretty...

Heather
May 3, 20243 min read


The Physical And Mental Health Benefits Of Jumping Rope
Jumping rope is a fun activity that many people associate with gym class and the playground. Still, while many people write the jump rope...

Heather
Apr 27, 20242 min read


How Do Psychedelics Affect The Brain
Psychedelics are substances that have powerful, and often unpredictable, hallucinogenic effects on us. The most common psychedelics are...

Heather
Apr 25, 20242 min read


5 Standing Core Exercises To Get You Off The Floor
Core exercises are challenging and often uncomfortable. Not everyone can easily get down on the floor to perform crunches or bicycle...

Heather
Apr 20, 20243 min read


The Surprising Health Benefits Of Honey
Honey is nothing exciting. It’s a substance everyone is familiar with and most people eat it on a regular basis. But could honey secretly...

Heather
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Reasons You May Become Dehydrated More Quickly Than Others
Between 60% to 80% of our body is made of water. When we’re dehydrated, we have a lack of water in our body and our body doesn’t have...

Heather
Apr 12, 20242 min read


Lesser Considered Nutrition Facts – Diets Focus On Calories And Carbs But Skip These Important Ones
When we think of weight loss, we’re so programmed to immediately think of calories and carbs. As if counting these nutrition factors...

Heather
Apr 10, 20243 min read


3 Of The Worst Hidden-Calorie Offenders
When it comes to health, choosing nutritious food options such as smoothies and salads is better than falling for fast food. That said,...

Heather
Apr 6, 20242 min read


3 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Rest During Your Workouts
Once I first started to get interested in my physical fitness, I was under the impression that working out required me to push my body to...

Heather
Apr 4, 20243 min read


The Best Pre-Workout Snacks For Your Energy Needs
Do you ever run out of energy during a workout? If so, you’re in good company. Many people struggle to keep their energy levels up while...

Heather
Mar 30, 20243 min read


Why We Should Be Stretching Every Day
Going all the way back to my initial physical education classes, seems like a hundred years ago, I remember being taught the three...

Heather
Mar 28, 20243 min read


5 Tips For Finding A Qualified Personal Trainer
Physical fitness is essential to health and wellness. Unfortunately, there are so many exercise programs that many people often feel...

Heather
Mar 23, 20242 min read


My Top Tips for Surviving Allergy Season
Allergies are the result of our body and our immune system negatively reacting to a substance called an allergen. There are many...

Heather
Feb 24, 20242 min read
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