Do you need to improve your sleep? Sleep is often one of the first things to go when people feel pressed for time. Many people view sleep as a luxury and think that the benefits of limiting the hours they spend asleep outweigh the costs. As a result, many overlook the long-term health consequences of …
Fat loss. Everyone talks about it. When people talk about losing weight they are usually referring to fat loss. It’s confusing though. There is so much hype and so many trends that what is sustainable? Even though it worked for your friend, doesn’t mean it’ll work for you. THIS is the thing that we all …
Before we go into how to remineralize the teeth, let’s answer the question: What is a cavity? A cavity (AKA dental carie) is a hole or erosion in the tooth that has been caused by bacterial decay. When it comes to cavities, proactive prevention is always your best bet for a healthy smile. But, if a cavity …
“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” ― Maya Angelou Chances are you know someone close to you who has had breast cancer. I know I do. 25 years ago, when my mom started her menopausal symptoms, she was given the usual combination of horse …
I had someone ask me how vaping is different from diffusing, and if vaping essential oils is good for you. Given the recent explosion of news regarding vape-related deaths, I figured I should write a post to explain the difference. What is vaping? Vaping is defined as the action or practice of inhaling and exhaling …
Ask yourself – what are your nutritional habits? You work your tail off in the gym. Everything is pre-planned from your spin class to your strength training days to your rest days. You aren’t necessarily tracking your calories but you are eating a well rounded, healthy diet for the most part. You have a few …
Even conventional medicine can benefit from acupuncture. Acupuncture is one of the most common alternative therapies out there. In fact, there is a similar version of acupuncture that does not necessarily require a visit to see a practitioner for treatment to occur – acupressure. Acupuncture and acupressure are both very similar concepts – they stimulate …
Here’s what you need to know: -Metabolic Ketosis can provide many health benefits in many individuals. -Despite its profound therapeutic properties, a ketogenic diet can prove to be difficult to implement even amongst the most obsessive food and fitness junkies, making it somewhat impractical for the general population. -Macro nutrient needs are highly individual based …
An ‘unhealthy’ gut is all the rage right now. It is what everyone has questions about, what everyone wants to figure out and foods that boast “good for your gut” are flying off the shelves. For those who don’t know my health history with my gut, I suffered from a very serious perforated peptic ulcer …
I’ve been dry brushing for a few years now and it’s great! It can be really hard to struggle with skin issues like stretch marks, cellulite or dry skin but a natural remedy that might just be your new best friend is dry skin brushing! This is when you use a dry bristle brush on …