Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Why do we get sick?! Sickness occurs when our immune system is compromised due to an increased amount of stress. Stressors might include lack of physical activity, exposure to fresh air, poor dietary choices, a weak gut microbiome, or lack of proper rest and sleep. Sickness can be …
Eat Move Think for Optimal Health Resolutions Vs. Goals? Its the beginning of a new year! It is an exciting time; a fresh start for many, and a time to reflect and then set goals for the upcoming year. Resolutions are everywhere! But…Keeping up with your health resolutions can be challenging. Many start the …
How to Reduce and Manage Stress We will always have stress in life and we can’t get rid of it completely. However, we DO have control how much we have and managing it in a healthy way. It is important to address stress because it is directly related to poor health, whether you’re experiencing symptoms …
Hidden Hormone Disruptors: How Toxic is your Home? 77,000. That’s the number of man-made, toxic chemicals Americans are exposed to on a daily basis! Less than 2% have been tested for toxicity and long term effects. These chemicals lurk everywhere: in our food supply, cleaning products, makeup, bedding etc. The average home has 62 chemicals …
6 Healthy Ways to Lose Weight Weight management can be a contentious issue for both men and women of all ages. Over 66% of the American population is overweight or obese. 1 in 6 children ages 2-19 are considered obese. As our scales go up, so has the prevalence of health conditions and disease, such …
The most common New Year Resolution is to “get healthier”. While I think this is great, most people don’t follow through or stick to any change to their diet. Less than 10% of people achieve and maintain their resolutions. Why? There are many reasons, but the top ones include: 1) Too much conflicting information. Carbs …
Many people struggle with low energy and may even have associated health conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromylagia. You may not be “sick” or have a medical condition, but what we find is most people say they “feel like crap”; you have no physical energy and low motivation or zest to do anything. You …
There’s powerful scientific proof that the way you breathe can improve your health. Yes, something as simple as your breathing! As you read this, take a deep breath in and out. Did you notice if you breathed through your lungs or your belly?? Diaphragmatic, or belly breathing, has been proven to lower your the stress …
Endocrine Disruptors are chemicals that alter hormones and their functions. Research has shown they produce adverse immune, neurological, reproductive and developmental effects in our body and also to the environment. A previous blog post describe in detail about how Endocrine Disruptors affect our health here: How Toxic is Your Home? How can we avoid our …
Many people struggle with eating veggies & whole plant foods in general. It’s okay to start small! Start with where you’re currently at and aim to add in more color and vegetables where you can. A serving is 1/2 cup and it is recommended to consume at least 5 servings a day. Here are some …
