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8 Signs You’re Dehydrated and What You Can Do About It

Did you know that the human body is made up of approximately 60% water? Water is crucial for healthy digestion, proper breathing, and just about every basic function. When you don’t have proper fluid levels, dehydration can occur which can lead to various less than favorable side effects.

Eight Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety

Dealing with chronic anxiety is no easy task. Those who suffer from it often struggle with an unfocused mind, heart palpitations, and an inability to sleep deeply each night. Not only do these symptoms compromise one’s quality of life, but research shows that stress and disease are intimately connected.

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What are the ingredients in a cigarette?

Besides tobacco, these are other ingredients in your cigarette that you may not know about: plastic, pesticide, bleach and fiberglass. Tuesday, December 17, 2013 by: S. D. Wells (NaturalNews) Have you ever wondered why cigarettes don’t go out in heavy wind and why they burn so evenly, all the way from one

22 Tips to Start Your Online Personal Trainer Business

Becoming an online personal trainer can feel daunting as a beginner. Especially when the competition in the industry is growing at a rapid rate. Fortunately, any thriving business can pinpoint their success down to a few core principles. We’ve come up with 22 powerful fundamentals that can guarantee you turn your personal training hobby into a lucrative […]

The Nuances of Supplement Use in a Nutrition Practice 

Controversy and Confusion of Supplement Use  Health and wellness practitioners have differing opinions on how to best utilize, or whether to utilize, supplements in a health practice. Some see supplements as an ally to achieving health and fitness goals, while others feel that we should focus solely on diet and exercise before considering integrating supplements […]

Know the Truth: Dispel Gut Health Myths

Gut health is a hot topic in the health, nutrition, medical, and wellness communities. The amount of research conducted on gut health has mushroomed in the past two decades, and we have learned and confirmed that the gut is intimately connected to hundreds of bodily functions.  

Top Key Gut Health Terminology 

Whether you are learning about gut health as part of a structured course or are learning more about gut health on your own, it can take time to look up key terminology.  

5 Tips To Successfully Market Yourself As A Personal Trainer

5 Tips To Successfully Market Yourself As A Personal Trainer As a newly Certified Personal Trainer we want your business to be profitable and successful. Here is a short list of ideas to help you get more clients, retain those personal trainer clients you already have and grow & promote your personal trainer business.