Unlock the secret to a longer, healthier life with three daily habits designed to empower you in your healthcare journey. Remember the age-old wisdom — “An apple a day keeps the doctor away?” Well, here’s an evolved perspective on that adage, emphasizing your...
When pursuing your health goals, somewhere along the way, willpower comes along. Willpower is like a muscle, it requires regular use but provides finite resources. Willpower involves the ability to exert self-control in the face of decisions. For your health goals...
Nutrition is a key to managing midlife hormonal shifts. Hormonal changes occur throughout our lives. But we most often notice declines in our sex hormones in middle age. Such changes can affect metabolism, weight loss, and more. Despite these inevitable...
We get it; schedules are jam-packed these days. Whether managing a family of five or it’s just you and your dog, there's far more stress than free time for everyone. Health is a top priority, so we've compiled some actionable tips to navigate the chaos while...
While the United States may not be at the top of the list for nutrient deficiencies, that doesn’t mean we are “healthy” by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, a lack of food variety in our diet has caused American adults to find themselves lacking many vital...
Are Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) the tech device of the future? In short, yes, and perhaps it is only a matter of time before glucose tracking becomes as widely available as activity trackers. A CGM is a beneficial tool to collect data to personalize a diet, lifestyle and quality of …
The days of wearing the “I only need 4 hours of sleep” like a productivity badge of honor needs to be over. Burning the candle at both ends only leads to poor health, bad decision making and burnout. Seven to eight hours of sleep seems to be the minimum per …
Focusing on an anti-inflammatory diet through a variety of nutrient dense foods has numerous health benefits - including improving your breathing conditions. And even the right mix of nutrients can help you breathe easier.
With the whole world fighting the affects of COVID-19, many are turning to nutrition as their solution. Is there some hope with the Keto Diet? The reality is much bigger than that and involves improving your Metabolic Health versus traditional "Immune Boosting."
As we get older, resting metabolic rate (RMR) tends to decrease. This means we are burning fewer calories at rest than we did at a younger age. Decreased activity levels also leads to decreased strength and muscle mass and fat gain (especially in the midsection). The good news: it doesn’t …
Your circadian rhythm is made up of several physical, mental, and behavioral changes that recur naturally on a 24-hour cycle. Every cell in your body follows this rhythm, as it dictates when they’re most metabolically active, when they produce hormones, and when they repair themselves.
More frequently, families across the US are starting to see a new daily “normal” take shape. During this new, globally accepted normal, there’s one constant that must remain: we must be vigilant in keeping ourselves and our families healthy. In this difficult situation, it’s more important than ever to maintain …
As the numbers of Coronavirus cases continue to climb each day, a serious effort is underway to avoid overwhelming the healthcare system. Traditional “immune nutrients” such as Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zinc have been talked about at length, but a lesser known amino acid powerhouse also exists that has …
Mitochondria have earned their position as the "powerhouses" of our cells. The energy mitochondria produce is involved in some of the most important biologic processes in our bodies. Being responsible for most of your body’s functions, your mitochondria have an enormous impact on your health and longevity, specifically as protectors …
Metabolic Syndrome is a condition that is most often brought on by a diet high in processed foods, high carbohydrates and inactivity, which together causes high blood sugar. High blood sugar can increase chances of infection and slow the healing process – a major concern in light of COVID-19. As …
