Since my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, I’ve been researching alternative treatments that she can incorporate in conjunction with her conventional treatment. This post is dedicated to my mom and anyone else who is on a journey to wellness.
Life can be hard, you already know that! Things often happen to us which we are unfair and which we feel we have no control over, leaving us stressed, anxious and powerless. Trust me, I know what it is like to feel out of control, powerless and battling against my own thoughts, feelings and behaviors. …
One of the number one challenges we see in the health and fitness industry? The relationships that have been established and are continually reinforced, around food. Among the worst- earning our “treats.” Our take: We aren’t dogs. Food isn’t a reward. Treating your food like it’s something to be earned fuels an unhealthy relationship with …
If you’ve read our article on the health benefits of antioxidants, you understand how critical these disease-fighting compounds are to your health. However, there’s a relatively unknown antioxidant-packed superfood that you should consider adding into your diet — a superfood that has been shown to be higher in antioxidants than vitamins C and E, strawberries, pomegranates, …
When you think of lifting weights, the first thought that probably comes to your mind is the physical benefits such as “getting ripped” or “a six-pack”. We all know that exercise is good for you physically. But the mental health benefits of lifting weights too often get overlooked. These benefits, including anxiety and depression symptom …
New year new me or new year same me? How to actually stick to your 2019 new year’s resolutions Here we are at the start of another year- how crazy is that! We are back at the same chapter of our life story, being asked about what changes we are going to make in 2019, what our new year resolutions are and how we are …
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, also known as BDNF, is a protein that stimulates the production of new brain cells while rewiring the brain to boost cognitive functioning
We tend to forget that our emotional health and physical health are strongly related. In fact, the way we feel affects our hormones, and hormonal imbalance compromises our metabolism and lowers our energy.
If you suffer from headaches, you know you would do anything to minimize the pain and discomfort. However, did you know that chronic inflammation can lead to these headaches and migraines? Below are a few steps you can take now to both understand and reduce the triggers and possible sources of inflammation.
Coconut oil is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, with benefits that range from boosting cognitive function to reducing inflammation, and even fighting cancer