The holidays are a time of joy and celebration but can also present health and fitness challenges. Between holiday festivities and indulgent foods, even the most disciplined health enthusiasts can find it hard to stay on track during the last quarter of the year....
The bookends of your day are crucial for establishing healthy habits. These key times—the first hour after you wake up and the last hour before you go to bed—are ideal for habit formation because they occur before and after your other responsibilities, such as...
In recent decades, the landscape of our diets has dramatically shifted with the proliferation of processed foods. These convenient, shelf-stable products have become a staple in many households, but their prevalence has been linked to the alarming rise in obesity...
The busy days of late summer and early fall have a way of exposing all the cracks in our hectic lifestyles. If you’ve been barely getting by in your workouts or nutrition through the summer, this is the time when self-care can take a backseat, obligations start...
Discussing what people tend to die from is decidedly not a fun topic. But when we learn about the leading causes of death, we empower ourselves to prevent them so we can live our best lives longer. Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer’s...
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 …
Tracking Heart Rate Variability (HRV) over time can be a useful tool in identifying imbalances in our autonomic nervous system (ANS), which regulates many aspects of our biology including all aspects of our cardiovascular system like blood pressure, heart rate, etc.
With the spread of COVID-19 across the US, it’s more important than ever to stay strong and healthy. The best way to do that: pay extra attention to your diet and eating habits.
In areas of the US where COVID-19 is spreading quickly, people are faced with new concerns about their dining options. Suddenly, instead of asking “what’s for dinner?” we may have to start asking: “what’s safe for dinner?”
Have you ever thought about what powers your body? The easy answer is nutrients, of course. But your body turns those nutrients into energy, and it’s that energy that fuels your body’s cells. All types of cells have tiny generators called mitochondria that, in many...
By continuously monitoring blood sugar throughout the day and night, Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) empowers diabetics with real time data on how their daily habits impact glucose levels. With more insight and without the hassle of a finger prick, diabetes management is simplified. We've compiled the most frequently asked questions …
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE For Kathy, 62, being an entrepreneur and running a business can be summed up in one statement: time is everything. When you’re constantly tackling speaking engagements, running online webinars, and taking on new projects and clients, self-care...
When you’re staring down a 200+ pound life or death weight loss, it just seems impossible. But for Jamie, there was no other choice but to succeed. And that's just what she did. Now, with the help of fully prepared meals, she focuses on her new healthy lifestyle and long-term …
