Top Wellness Trends to Watch for in 2019
From intuitive eating to eco-friendly everything, we have made promising and dramatic wellness changes in the last year. Building on the progress we made in 2018, we can expect that wellness will only continue to become more accessible and conscientious in the new year.
Top 7 Ways to Combat Holiday Stress
For many, the holidays are filled with never-ending to-to lists, visits from difficult relatives and the obligations of securing thoughtful (and pricey) holiday gifts, which is why stress levels increase over the holidays.
Holiday Gift Guide for the Health & Wellness Lover
Buying the right holiday gift can feel like a struggle, especially if you’re shopping for the person who seems to have everything. If you’re coming up short on holiday gift ideas for the health and wellness lover in your life, this list might serve as the inspiration you need to choose the perfect present.
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Leaky Gut: What Is It and How Do I Fix It?
Strange as it is to think of health problems as responsive to fads, the truth is that their prevalence can ebb and flow in popular media. One condition that’s catching attention these days is leaky gut syndrome. While some doctors are adamant that the diagnosis isn’t real, others insist that it’s the explanation for the […]
Adaptogenic Herbs and How to Use Them in Your Nutrition Practice
Adaptogenic herbs are becoming increasingly popular as alternatives to prescription medications for treating anxiety and depression, boosting the immune system, and improving overall health. If you have a passion for holistic nutrition and want to help your clients live a healthier lifestyle, then adaptogenic herbs might provide the perfect natural solution.
The Microbiome of Your Gut: What You Need to Know
This complex system of beneficial microbes might seem difficult to understand, so let’s break it down.
The Education You Need to Become a Certified Personal Trainer
If you’re stuck in the daily grind of your nine-to-five desk job and you find yourself dreaming about helping others achieve their health and wellness goals, it might be time for a career change. With your passion, drive, and commitment, now is the best time to pursue an education to become a personal trainer and […]
Understanding Foods, Meals Plans and Shopping Lists for the Ketogenic Diet
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been diving into the details behind the ketogenic diet. I’ve written articles about the diet’s history as a cure for epilepsy, and the ways it’s being used today to treat a number of health conditions. I also touched on the pros and cons of the ketogenic diet to dispel […]
Ouch!! My Heels Hurt!!
By: Barbara Mellens When a client complains of heel pain should you dismiss it as whining? Or, should you ask questions that help define the problem? Where Is The Pain? The pain is usually centered just in front of the heel and on the bottom of the foot towards the arch. It can also
Tony Horton, P90X Creator
Tony Horton, P90X Creator, On What He Eats For Breakfast And How Yoga Saved His Life By Angela Haupt for US News Health If you pass Tony Horton on the street, say hi. He considers you a friend. “I never, ever get tired of having people come up to me,” the P90X