A headache could mean a good number of things. It could mean that you simply need to eat more or drink more water. Or it may indicate a stress-related problem. Whatever the cause, you can find relief with many home remedies. Managing Your Stress Level If you’re working more than ten hours a day and […]
Category Archives: Guest Bloggers
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Dec
Dec
If you’re looking for a simple and easy approach to body building nutrition, a whole foods regimen is the perfect solution. Aside from its simplicity, a diet of whole foods offers enormous benefits for your training, bodybuilding, and long-term health. What Are Whole Foods? Whole foods are processed and refined as little as possible before […]
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Dec
Dec
Imagine that tomorrow you wake up with a terrible fever and sore throat. Your first instinct is probably to check the medicine cabinet for something that hasn’t yet expired. Either that or you head straight to the local drugstore for your tried and true flu-zappers. But when it comes to health today, many people are […]
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Nov
Nov
There are five general health-related components of fitness that are essential to consider when teaching the basics of physical education. In health clubs and fitness facilities all around the world, these components are used as a way to measure an individual’s fitness. As a personal trainer, I perform several fitness tests on my clients before […]
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Nov
Nov
Holistic massage is an excellent healing method that’s been around for centuries in many cultures and countries. Touch is natural. It comforts the human reaction to stress and pain, conveying support, calmness, and compassion. Have you experienced that post-massage feeling? Your body is relaxed. Your mind is clear. If the occasional massage can make you […]
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Nov
Nov
You can find information on the importance of good nutrition from one end of the internet to the other. But did you know that what you consume can also have a direct effect on how well you sleep at night? The Importance of Sleep There’s no denying that a good night’s sleep is as important […]
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Nov
Nov
The internet appears to be the new fountain of youth. You can find countless anti-aging tips online that promise to reverse aging—or at least slow it down. Of course we can never stop the course of time, and all of us will eventually get old. But rather than dread aging, the best first step is […]
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Oct
Oct
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects between 10–15% of the population, making it one of the most common digestive issues people experience around the world. Symptoms of IBS include abdominal or stomach pain, cramping, gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, and heartburn. Although all of us may experience some of these symptoms on occasion, people with […]
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Oct
Oct
Stress levels and obesity are at record-breaking highs and, consequently, well-being concerns are becoming a priority in people’s lives. Thankfully, exercise can empower you to live a bustling way of life. It aids better sleep, relieves stress, and helps keep health concerns away that might want to linger, all while boosting your confidence! Our body […]
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Oct
Oct
Everyone has an opinion about what you need in your diet, and you already know you should drink more water and eat your leafy greens. But you may be missing out on the benefits of another green plant’s seeds—hemp. People tend to ignore the benefits of hemp seeds because of the cultural stigma surrounding cannabis, […]
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Oct
Oct
Processed foods today—fast food, frozen meals, “boxed pizza kits,” BPA-lined soup cans, canned vegetables, canned fruits, and other convenience foods—are not only loaded with dangerous chemicals and synthetic preservatives, they’re also lower in nutrients, likely to be packed with insulin-spiking MSG and other unhealthy flavor enhancers, and don’t supply the crucial vitamins, minerals, and other […]
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Oct
Oct
Researchers have found that 20% of normal children snore from time to time. Causes for snoring may range from the common cold to allergies and occasional snoring is relatively harmless. However, 7 to 10 percent of children snore very night! Causes for regular (habitual) snoring can be varied and ranges from a deviated septum to […]
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Sep
Sep
Today’s refined, processed and preserved diet misses out on quite a few key health metrics and our overconsumption of processed foods is a significant contributing factor as to why. Unfortunately, this trend is increasing across the globe. But how exactly are processed foods hurting our health? We’ll discuss how processed foods are directly contributing to […]
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Sep
Sep
As someone who considers myself a recovering “carbaholic,” one of my main concerns when I decided to take up a healthier lifestyle was that I wouldn’t be able to indulge in something I loved…I’m talking pasta, French fries, all the carb-heavy foods. You name it, I loved it. But thankfully, I discovered that there are […]
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Sep
Sep
This question recently occurred to me when I was talking to my father-in-law about his garden and organic food. He laughed at me and said, “Organic food makes me laugh. All food is organic, everything uses pesticides. Organic is a scam.” I looked at him, both dumbfounded and perturbed. I know organic is different, and […]
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Sep
Sep
Depending on the person, maintaining optimal health seems to be either fairly simple or incredibly difficult to manage. I’m always curious about what differentiates the two for my clients. And for those who face this difficulty in eating healthy, what causes it? In working with people to help restore their health, I’ve learned there are […]
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Aug
Aug
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, you’ve probably heard about organic products. These days, all-natural formulas seem to be everywhere—from food and cosmetics to clothing, transportation, and cleaning supplies. Because of the far-reaching benefits an organic lifestyle offers, making the sustainable switch in all aspects of life may be the […]
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Aug
Aug
When facing mental health issues, we often turn to lifestyle changes such as stress reduction and meditation. While these tools can play a very important role in your recovery, they shouldn’t overshadow one of the most important things you can do for your mental health—eat for your brain. Brain health and mood stability are dependent […]
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Aug
Aug
With the emergence every few months of a “new” superfood, it’s easy to get sidetracked and dismiss simple foods that we can pluck from a veggie patch, a mountain trail, or our own yard. There’s also an increasing awareness of how our food choices impact not only our personal health but also our environment. The […]
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Jul
Jul
We can all agree that, besides the skills of the chef, industrial-grade kitchen equipment contributes to the quality of restaurant meals. If you love to cook, you may covet some of the gadgets that restaurants have at their disposal, but you may not have the means to buy them. An icemaker, for instance, means you’d […]