Eating fish is a touchy subject. On one side you have tremendous health benefits and a great source of protein. On the other, you have contamination, toxicity, and environmental issues. This short article, written by Dr. Mark Hyman illustrates some fish related pros and cons, and also gives some helpful tips on how to navigate
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Dispelling common myths throughout the Healthcare and Fitness Industries
February 26, 2020
4 Tricks To Help You Form a Meditation Habit
One of the hardest parts of meditating is getting started. Equally as hard is sustaining it as a practice on a consistent basis. I always tell my structure-resistant clients that consistency is far more important than duration in the beginning. Most people can’t argue with setting aside one minute everyday. Research even shows that short,
February 12, 2020
16 Tips To Battle Childhood Obesity
We all know about the childhood obesity “epidemic”. As a parent, it may seem like an uphill battle when your opponents are Chester Cheetah, Tony the Tiger, Ronald McDonald, The Pillsbury Doughboy, Aunt Jemima, and Colonel Sanders. But there IS hope. There are some ways you can prevent the epidemic from spreading into your house
February 05, 2020
5 Pitfalls of Weight Loss
Most people assume that losing weight is a pathway to a healthier lifestyle. But what if your weight loss program was actually making you less healthy? We all understand the extreme scenarios of anorexia and bulimia as being detrimental to health. But what if some of the more popular fads today, like intermittent fasting and
July 12, 2019
Drinking Water Quality: The Dirty Facts
Water quality is perhaps the most important element to your health. I say it’s a 3 way tie between water, air, and food quality. Unfortunately, all 3 of these vital life force elements have been polluted and degraded over the last century. Today, most of us opt for bottled water over tap, which is potentially
July 03, 2019
What the FDA Won’t Tell You About Food Dyes
The EU requires food labels on any item containing dyes, warning the public of their health risks. Yet in America, the FDA has turned a blind eye to valid research that raises some serious concerns ranging from hyperactivity in children to cancer. This article from Mercola.com reveals some research that our government chooses to keep
June 19, 2019
Naturally Treating Varicose Veins
The most common treatments for varicose veins are typically prescription creams and laser surgeries. However, there are some natural was to combat this issue before going down these more expensive and painful routes. This article from draxe.com details information about how varicose veins occur, and natural remedies to treat them. How to Get Rid
June 12, 2019
“Are Squats Bad For Your Knees?”
I get asked this question all of the time. My answer is usually “Of course they’re bad for your knees…If you’re doing them incorrectly, or if you have poor joint stability/flexibility. But if you’ve got a healthy, functional body and are educated in squat mechanics the squat can be the absolute best exercise for your
June 04, 2019
Meditation for Parkinson’s Disease
I’ve worked with quite a few clients that suffer from Parkinson’s disease. The keys to managing the disease are #1-Being proactive and #2- Putting the work in consistently. This applies to the dietary end and the movement/exercise end. I’ve always recommended meditation to my clients, but now, after reading this article and doing some more
May 16, 2019
Weight Loss ASAP
I generally prefer the slow and steady method of losing weight. In my experience, that’s what develops lasting lifestyle changes and keeps the weight off in the long run. However, on the other hand, most of us at some point have found ourselves in a time crunch to lose weight for an event, gathering, sport,