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2020 may be just days away but there’s still plenty of time to make good on your 2019 commitment to become healthier and set yourself up for New Year’s resolution success. SET A SHORT TERM GOAL. Making a positive impact on your health can start in as little as seven days. That’s right. Something as […]
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We’re four weeks into social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. And the buzz phrase of the moment is definitely immune health. But creating a stronger immune system is about more than taking supplements and drinking concoctions. That’s why I’m sharing three immune health basics you should know. WHAT IS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM? […]
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If the thought alone of living caffeine-free makes you cringe, you’re not the only one. Whether it’s gourmet coffees & teas or fancy energy drinks, Americans are drinking more caffeine than ever and it’s affecting our health. I’ve never been a coffee lover. But I did love a yummy, what I considered a ‘fancy’ tea. […]
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Who doesn’t like a great health app? Even with the best of intentions, it can tough to figure out what’s healthy, because ‘creative’ labels and deceiving marketing are hard to sort through. But add ingredients that are hard to pronounce (and even harder to understand) and the struggle can become overwhelming real quick. LUCKLY, SOMEONE’S […]
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I was always the athletic, fiercely determined, healthy girl. I could work twelve hour days, hit the beast-mode button at the gym twice a day and still find the energy to stay closely connected to the people I loved. My normal was hectic. I was always on the go. And I’d told myself that becoming […]
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High Intensity Interval Training has become one of most popular workouts for quick and effective fat burning. But its’ low intensity cousin can be just as effective. What IS HIIT? High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a workout style where you alternate between periods of high intensity exercise and lower intensity recovery. How IT WORKS? […]
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It’s Daylight Saving’s Time! While we gain an extra hour, we also lose an extra hour of natural sunshine. And research is showing that the shorter, darker days of Fall and Winter can take a real toll on our health. How It Works When natural sunshine hits our skin, it triggers our bodies to produce […]
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If you’ve been browsing any of the health-inspired corners of the web, we’re sure you’ve come across golden milk. It’s creamy, spicy (tastes similar to chai) and it’s packed with the anti-inflammatory spice turmeric. Turmeric has been proven to help with digestive issues, weight-loss, stress relief, brain health, depression and has anti-cancer properties. HOW TO MAKE IT There are […]
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Changes in your weight even when your eating and exercise routine is consistent; feeling anxious or depressed even when there’s no seemingly reasonable cause; the ongoing feeling of exhaustion even after an entire night’s rest. It’s that deep sense that something’s off, and it could be a sign that your thyroid is working under or […]
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Morning workouts can be a great way to boost your energy and metabolism all day long. But meetings, deadlines and other last minute schedule changes can make it tough to keep your end-of-day workout commitment. It’s a common challenge with an obvious solution – work out in the morning. I know, firsthand, how tough it […]
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Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa or the Winter Solstice, the holiday season can be hectic. That's why we're reminding you how to take care of yourself - so you can keep stress low and stay and healthy
3 Holiday
Self-Care Musts
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