We all know we need to eat more fruits and veggies, yet oftentimes lettuce wilts and grapes rot in our fridge as we pick less healthy snacks. We know we need to make better choices, but we are often overwhelmed by busy lifestyles and unhealthy habits. So how do you get more fruits and veggies […]
If you struggle with high cholesterol, you know that changing your diet is an important first step in taking care of yourself. Even if your cholesterol levels are elevated due to genetics, using food as medicine is an essential part of a balanced treatment plan. Many articles about cholesterol and diet focus on what you […]
Potassium is one of the minerals that make our bodies run. Potassium is an electrolyte and has an important role in nerve function, heartbeat, muscle contraction, and various essential cellular processes. At the end of the day, if you’re reading this article, you have at least some potassium doing its jobs in your body. However, […]
Overtraining is not something you want to be doing for a number of reasons. For one, training beyond what your body is able to endure comfortably is extremely taxing at the moment. You’re not going to enjoy yourself and you might give up when the result of that training doesn’t yield the results you expected. […]
It’s back to school time, which means every big box store is brimming with displays of pencils, erasers, and crisp new backpacks. Your kids probably grimace at the sight of school supplies, but for you it’s a reminder that you need to prepare them to go back to school. Sure, you have the list from […]
One of the best parts of summer is the chance to go on vacation. And one of the best parts of going on vacation is the chance to explore local cuisines and new restaurants. But without careful planning, one of the downsides of any vacation is that health, diet, and fitness goals can easily get […]
Welcoming a child into the world is a journey that by no means stops after delivery. One of the first lessons many new moms must learn is how to breastfeed their new baby. Breastfeeding can come with a learning curve, and it’s not always the same with each baby. Some may experience latching issues, while […]
In the tub, at the bathroom sink, during a shower – no matter where you shave, you want a comfortable experience with soft and smooth results. Everyone cuts themselves shaving sometimes, but the methods and products you use to shave play a huge role in the closeness and comfort of your shave. If you’re looking […]
The summer months are a great time to detoxify the body. While detox is a bit of a buzzword, it isn’t a concept anyone should write off. The body is equipped with many different pathways to rid itself of toxins, impurities, and waste products. When we detox, we simply accelerate the processes that our body […]
Earwax is an essential part of the body’s mega-strategy to keep us free of dirt and disease. Just like nasal mucus, earwax traps airborne particles, bacteria, and other things we don’t want in our ear canals. Gradually the earwax builds up and naturally moves down the ear canal, carrying all of that nasty stuff with […]
