If you work long hours in front of a screen, make sure you take the time to protect your eyes. Dry eyes and strain are serious symptoms of chronic screen use. It’s essential to take precautions against eye strain so that you don’t develop any severe vision problems later in life. 1. Follow The 20-20 […]
Read MoreAging doesn’t have to hurt!
We can prepare our bodies for natural aging in empowering, healthy ways. If you’re wondering how health and wellness may look different as you advance in age, here are some tips to help you stay proactive: 1. Take care of your joints – walking regularly is a great tool for this. 2. Exercise your brain […]
Read MoreWhat toxins are lurking in your environment?
Living healthy means removing toxins from your daily life (as much as possible). Did you know a lot of commonly distributed food products may contain mycotoxins (mold)? The biggest ones are: – Grains – Coffee – Chocolate This is due to the foods’ compounds, natural fungi present, shelf life, how well the facilities check for […]
Read MoreIs stress making you sick?
It’s not uncommon for people to become so used to being stressed out they fail to realize it’s an issue. They have forgotten how not to feel stressed out. Furthermore, stress can manifest in different ways. Symptoms of fatigue-based stress include: – Fatigue – Slow to get going in the morning – Energy crash in […]
Read MoreBone broth is well known for its gut health benefits.
Bone broth is different from soup stock because of the time that’s spent simmering. The longer the bones and vegetables are allowed to cook, the more nutrients and minerals are pulled from them. Some of the great ways that bone broth benefits your body include: – Heals leaky gut – Further protects the lining of […]
Read MoreCould Sun Exposure be Worsening Your Autoimmune Disorder?
Generally, spending time outdoors and enjoying nature is highly recommended as part of living a healthy life. But for some people with autoimmune diseases, the sun can trigger flares and make symptoms worse. While scientists are still learning about the connection between sunlight and autoimmune disease flares, the clearest data is related to the connection […]
Read MoreSigns of Anemia
If you are autoimmune, it is SO important to look at how your body is functioning as a whole! When people are working to manage an autoimmune or chronic condition, they typically focus on an anti-inflammatory diet and protocol, which is great; however, one often overlooked dealbreaker to getting better is anemia. Anemia hinders recovery […]
Read MoreAre You Suffering from Chronic Inflammation in the Brain?
Functional and holistic medicine practitioners are seeing an explosion in disorders related to inflammation and autoimmunity caused by too many dietary or environmental toxins present. Inflammation can affect any part of your body, but it often takes root in the brain; some big triggers of neurological inflammation are gluten and dairy. However, if neurological damage […]
Read More5 Benefits of Strength Training
Here are 5 benefits to including strength training in your fitness repertoire: Boost your metabolic rate. Optimizing your metabolic rate helps you efficiently use calories to maintain muscle mass, and it helps you lose weight more quickly. Reduce the risk of injury. Building muscle also happens to strengthen ligaments, bones, and tendons. By doing so […]
Read MoreDiabetes Info
Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? If you have diabetes, here’s some important information! The commonly used diabetes drug metformin hydrochloride has been recalled by the FDA after finding it contains excess levels of a cancer-causing agent. The recalled drugs are marketed as “extended-release tablets” under the brand name Time-Cap Labs, Inc. […]
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