Lots of people make fitness goals, but few keep them longer than a few weeks. The primary reason is that developing new habits is hard, yet it’s the very key to lasting success. If you want to turn your next fitness goal into a long-term, healthy habit, here are a few tips: Make Sure Your […]
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New Year’s Resolutions & How to Make Them Real
Welcome 2015! It is the time of year to get excited and motivated about the new you! What are some of your goals for the New Year? Most people want to lose weight, be healthier, have more energy, be more successful, get organized, save more money, etc… How do you take your health goals and create a […]
Why should gluten and wheat be avoided?
Here are several reasons why consuming gluten containing grains and wheat can be very detrimental to ones health. Gluten is the main protein in wheat that most people are aware of, however there are many different components that can cause unwanted side effects. Several will be discussed below. Gluten causes gut inflammation in at least 80% […]
FED UP!?
The new film, FED UP, hit the theaters May 9th, 2014. This documentary explains the truths behind the food industry, truths which they would rather remain hidden. For the first time children are expected to have a shorter lifespan than that of their parents. Take the first step to learn how to change this and watch FED […]
What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an immune based destruction of thyroid tissue, and is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the Untied States. They symptoms of this thyroid condition were first described by Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto in a 1912 German publication. Are you having problems regulating your thyroid medicine? Have you been on thyroid medication for years […]
What is functional medicine?
Functional medicine is an approach to your health that looks or the underlying cause of the disease. Functional medicine practitioners use comprehensive and objective testing, just like your medical doctor does, to look for the biochemical alteration or problem. This information allows the functional medicine doctor to see how the body is functioning as a […]