5 Natural Ways to Improve Heart Rate Variability
Happy Heart Month! February is American Heart Month, which means today we’re sharing all things heart health. Specifically, we’re diving into Heart Rate Variability (HRV)…
4 Tips to Naturally Manage Joint Pain
Over the colder months, do you find yourself feeling more joint pain and arthritic symptoms? Or do your regular workouts end up with stiffness and…
Being SMART About Making Positive, Sustainable Changes, Part 2
Many of us started the New Year with resolutions for positive change – and to keep these sustainable, it’s helpful to know that your brain…
5 Tips for Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout in the Workplace
Are you tired of work? Have you been experiencing burnout in the workplace? If yes, you are not alone; a recent survey revealed that 77%…
Being SMART About Making Positive, Sustainable Changes
It’s hard to believe that another year is almost done! Like many of us, as we approach the new year, you may be considering some…
The Gut’s Natural Defense Against Viruses
I listened to a podcast featuring the author of the new book by Robynne Chutkan, MD: “The Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens from the Inside Out”.…
How Not to Say “Honey – I Shrunk My Brain”
“There are three signs of old age: Loss of memory… I forget the other two.” – Red Skelton Are you experiencing forgetfulness, processing lapses or…
Managing Mental Wellness With a Chronic Illness
Nearly sixty percent of all Americans struggle with sometype of chronic illness, whether it’s hypertension, heart disease, diabetes or cancer, as reported by the CDC.…
Cardiovascular Disease is Not Just About the Heart
I listened to another great podcast on Dr. Mark Hyman’s Farmacy – Longevity Roadmap series. He and his guests from The Ultrawellness Center where they…
Managing Migraines Naturally
If you regularly suffer from migraines, you may be familiar with this song by Twenty One Pilots. The lyrics ring true for so many that…
5 Natural Hacks for Managing Acne
The biggest organ in your body isn’t your heart, stomach, liver of lungs. It’s your skin! Were you aware that human skin makes up about…
The Diet Army Against Cancer
Albert Einstein said “Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.” A proper whole-foods based diet does more than keep you healthy, it can also help your…
Hypertension – It’s Not Just About the Salt
Hypertension is one of the most prevalent medical conditions in the nation, affecting nearly half of all adults in the US. However, many people are…
Breaking the Binge Eating Cycle: Darn it – It’s your hormones
Binge eating plagues a lot of us. The post-meal or late night snack raids of Domino’s pizza, a box of Oreo’s, or a pint (or…
Simple Tips to Incorporate Exercise Into Your Day
Do you find yourself struggling to find time to exercise or make it to the gym? If you’re like most of us, life throws a…
How to be like an elephant: Keys to strengthening your memory
I remember watching a drama about a man who had a unique condition where he had a flawless and unfading memory of everything, including the…
Wherever You Go, Go with All Your Heart — Confucius
“Oh the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won.” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The…
You are the Salt of the Earth – Common Myths About Hypertension
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a catalyst for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United…
Liking Snakes – Overcoming Emotional Addiction
In a previous blog, we shared how self-sabotage happens because of the body and brain’s need for safety. Now, we’ll go into how the body…
Your Guide to Fats: Which Vegetable Oils Are Bad?
On the cover of health magazines in the 80s, 90s and even into the 2000s, you would have seen a lot of hullabaloo about how…