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The Elephant In The Room
Don’t Call Us Fat!! “We spend more money on weight loss plans than any other country, yet we are one of the heaviest. It’s time we admitted that we are not getting any healthier.” According to data by Marketdata Enterprises, a market research firm that specializes in tracking niche industries, Americans spend north of $60 billion annually […]
Why New Year’s Resolutions & Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
You may have written down some New Year’s resolutions in the past couple of days. If you haven’t, not to worry some skeptics even argue that they are simply a waste of time. New Year’s resolutions aren’t exactly a waste of time; however, resolution and good intentions are just not enough to institute long-lasting change […]
Two of the Most Valuable yet Underrated Gifts you can Give This Christmas
Time & Presence This time of year people are always looking for the perfect gifts while marketers are promoting their hottest toys and stores are offering their biggest discounts; yet, the holiday season passes by so fast and these two most valuable gifts go undelivered each and every year. These two gifts are time and […]
Tis’ The Season…. SUGAR, SUGAR, SUGAR!
You can’t think about Christmas without picturing all of the yummy pretty treats that come with it. Don’t worry, I am not going to tell you to give up those tasty fancy treats. Instead, I will give you some options to help you make healthier choices when deciding which treat to taste and what ingredients […]
Eating Healthy Is Too Expensive /Debunked
One of the most common reason people give for not eating healthy is that eating healthy is simply too expensive. I am going to show you how with a little planning and by implementing new system of healthier eating, you can actually save money. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014, the average […]
What’s Living Inside You?
Your Gut Bacteria As recently showed on NOVA, researchers have also uncovered connections between intestinal bacteria and anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADD, autism, and Alzheimer’s disease, among others. Analysis suggests this link is due to intestinal bacteria’s ability to make small molecules, called metabolites, that can reach the brain and impact how it works. Many people do not exhibit gut […]
What’s Living in You?
Discover how a world of microbes living in and on you can make you sick-and keep you healthy As seen on NOVA; Whether they make you fat, fart, or freak out, microbes play a central role in your life. Right beneath your nose—on your face, in your gut, and everywhere in between—trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi are so […]
How to Stop Comfort Eating and Reduce the Mountain to a Mole Hill
If you are someone you know struggles with comfort eating or food triggers, this blog is a MUST read. You may or may not know when and why you eat for comfort. Most of the time comfort eating or cravings are not random independent acts, but rather associations and triggered by events, emotional responses or […]
