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You may think that you are in the minority if you are trying to gain weight. We see weight loss tips all over the Internet, but what about people who actually want (or need) to gain weight? To complicate things further, if you’re trying to gain weight and you are a vegan, you may feel… Read More
Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates – the Father of modern medicine – keenly observed that “all disease begins in the gut.” Thousands of years later we are continuing to uncover the wisdom behind these words as seemingly endless connections between healthy digestion and overall health and disease prevention and treatment are linked. The truth is… Read More
Lower back fat is one of the most common problem zones, and needless to say, nobody wants love handles. Interestingly, lower back fat tends to be more common in women who naturally hold more fat around their hips and thighs, but can sometimes also be a sign of excess visceral fat in both men and… Read More
Cellulite is the bane of many women’s existence, but it doesn’t have to be. Aside from the foundational truth that you are beautiful and perfect exactly as you are, it’s also so important to understand not only what cellulite is, but where it comes from. Believe it or not, cellulite has a lot to do… Read More
If you are concerned about how much salt is in your body, then you’re probably searching for ways on how to get rid of salt. Here’s a great place to start! If you’re not concerned with your salt intake, then you should be! Really? Regardless if you have a chronic disease like heart disease, diabetes… Read More
Do you feel motivated to try to live longer and feel better overall? Join the club! We all have different reasons as to why we want to live longer and have a better quality of life. Maybe we want to watch our grandchildren grow up or be able to cross off everything on our bucket… Read More
There’s nothing better than the glow, pride and body confidence that comes after a great workout. However, it’s important to take the time for proper recovery and care to safely transition your muscles and joints out of exercise, and prevent overly sore muscles. In this article, we explain the best strategies to warm-up and cool-down… Read More
Modern-day living gives your hip flexors quite a beating. These key muscles are responsible for lifting your knees towards your body and allowing bend at the waist, and are notoriously in need of some extra love, strengthening and stretching. Given the increasing time so many people spend seated at their desks, in cars and elsewhere,… Read More
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known as the “silent killer” because it often goes unnoticed and can worsen over time. Having high blood pressure can negatively affect your heart, brain, kidneys and eyes if left untreated. More specifically, high blood pressure can increase your risk of stroke, vision loss, heart attack, heart failure, kidney… Read More
If you do a quick Internet search on “how to detox,” then you’ll find countless remedies from juice cleanses to sugar scrubs, clean eating to superfoods. Despite all of these remedies, did you know that you already have the best natural detox system you can find? It’s your body! That’s right. You don’t need to… Read More
If you’re wondering how to quickly and easily burn more calories throughout your day, you certainly aren’t alone. Calories are actually quite a confusing and controversial topic in the world of nutrition, and it can be hard to decide what strategy is best for you. To count or not to count calories? Quality over quantity,… Read More
Late night heartburn can ruin any night out. If you suffer from frequent heartburn (also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or “GERD”), there are several dietary and lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the frequency and severity of your heartburn. Keep reading for information about how to get rid of heartburn. In this article,… Read More
With handwashing signs in nearly every public bathroom and hand sanitizer dispensers available for your purse or backpack, there’s no doubt that you may have a fear of bacteria! While proper hygiene is essential for health, there are actually good bacteria that can help keep you healthy: probiotics! Within this one article, we will give… Read More
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