Here are my most recent posts:
Why Is Trans Fat Bad for You?
May 22nd, 2018When every other product on the shelf screams “LOW FAT” or “FAT FREE” on the label, it’s easy to believe that fat is an unwanted guest in your stomach. But fat can be good for you! In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that adults get 20-35 percent of their calories from fats. It’s only when that percentage climbs to 40 percent and above that fat becomes an issue.
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Do You Suffer from B12 Deficiency?
May 14th, 2018Discover the most common signs of B12 deficiency – including two strange symptoms that happen when your body is lacking in this important vitamin.
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9 Safe and Natural Cleaning Recipes for You and Your Home
May 8th, 2018It’s never too late for spring cleaning. There’s something about the smell of a freshly waxed floor or a pristine bathroom that makes us sigh with delight. Sadly, those potent chemical smells may be masking an unhealthy reality: they’re not so great for your lungs.
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There’s No Way to Sugarcoat It – Sugar Can Harm Your Health
April 30th, 2018As any parent will tell you, overindulging in sugary treats produces the highest highs and lowest lows. It’s common knowledge that sugar will give you a swift buzz followed by a nasty crash, but did you know the long-term symptoms are wide-ranging and insidious?
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4 Reasons Why You Need to Become a Morning Person
April 24th, 2018Maybe there are people who wake up early on purpose, but they’re as rare as unicorns. Or maybe not. Research suggests that waking up early can have a powerful and positive effect on your health.
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3 Hidden Ways to Detox Your Body
April 16th, 2018Gobbling up greasy foods, sitting for long stretches of time, promising that you’ll go for a run tomorrow…when these unhealthy habits become an unhealthy lifestyle, you know it’s time to detox. The question is: How?
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The Negative Effects of Stress and 5 Ways to Manage It
April 10th, 2018Discover the difference between acute and chronic stress, and how long-term stress can affect different parts of your body. Also learn 5 ways to manage stress.
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When Is Fatigue Serious?
April 2nd, 2018Fatigue – that tired, listless feeling we all get on occasion – is not a disease or medical condition by itself, but it IS a symptom that could be a signal of a major problem.
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4 Exercises to Increase Your Core Strength
March 27th, 2018A strong core is crucial to reducing low back pain and improving almost every other aspect of your workout. Each of these four exercises work different parts of your abdominal muscles, giving you increased core strength and improvement in your whole-body movements.
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The Skinny on Eating Cheese
March 20th, 2018Today, we’ll try to separate fact from fiction and give you an honest examination of cheese – the gouda, the bad, and the ugly.
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