Stress is the body’s natural reaction to harmful situations – whether they are real or perceived, physical or mental, emotional or an event. The chemical reaction of the stress response causes an increased heart rate, [...]
When the days get short and the wintertime chill sets in, one of my favorite tasty treats come into season. Pomegranates, with their tart yet sweet little morsels, are super delicious and super healthy. We [...]
When we eat, our food contains a varied mix of nutrients that our bodies attempt to absorb and use for a wide range of functions. These nutrients interact with each other in complex ways with [...]
Now that autumn has arrived and the days are starting to get short once again, some of us may get a feeling of sadness that occurs during the winter months. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is [...]
Liver health is an important aspect of your overall well-being. The liver is the ultimate hard-working multi-tasking organ providing a wide variety of functions for your system. Going back to ancient times, the liver was [...]
Food labels at the grocery store can be difficult to understand. Many products make big promises that often turn out to hide that they are glorified junk food. Customer demand for nutritious products has caused [...]
Do you know that a good night's sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health? We try to get a restful refreshing sleep every night. However, sometimes we just [...]
This article is about the Lymphatic System. It is best read when jumping on a small rebounder trampoline. If that is unavailable (go get one!), the other reading-friendly option is to cycle through a few [...]
Everyone has days when they feel invigorated and full of energy. Those days make our lives feel easy. Then there are the days when we feel run down and just can’t get it going. Let’s explore how we [...]
Being sequestered in the house on another stormy spring day seems like a perfect time to talk about hydration. The plants outside my window look so lush and healthy after the rain. Fully hydrated and [...]
