Your Allergy Symptoms Could be Adrenal Fatigue
Winter is not usually a season which makes us think of allergies. However, the stress of the holidays, colder weather and dietary slips can all result in “allergy-like” symptoms. All of these things, as well as emotional stress can lead to an exhaustion of the adrenal glands, which puts the immune system at a deficit […]
Finding and Eliminating Endocrine Disruptors is important to your Health Goals
Many people have health goals which are significantly undermined by toxic endocrine disruptors. Endocrine disruptors block the body’s ability to regulate itself using hormones. An example are xenoestrogens, which raise the level of estrogen in the body making it difficult to lose weight, and are involved in other health issues such as breast, prostate, and […]
Kicking Habits and Overcoming Addictions in the New Year
All habits and addictions begin out of a genuine desire to satisfy our needs. Whether we use coffee or nicotine to find a sense of stability and security during certain parts of our day, or drugs and alcohol to create a sense of significance in an otherwise confusing or boring world. Tony Robbins, world-renowned coach, […]
Grilled, Barbecued, and Smoked Meat Bad for Breast Cancer Survivors
A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute supports limiting grilled, barbecued and smoked meat intake for individuals at risk for or with a previous diagnosis of breast cancer(1). The study specifically shows a significant link between high-temperature cooked meat and the survival time after breast cancer diagnosis. Meats cooked at […]
Resistance Training Immediately Improves Cardiovascular Health
A very interesting study just appeared showing how blood vessel function is improved after a single session of resistance-based interval training. This doesn’t mean that only one session is needed to see lasting improvement, but may be encouraging to those initiating an exercise program that every session is improving cardiovascular function. It’s not something that […]
The Heart Revolution Preps to Educate and Prevent Heart Disease as the Number One Killer in the U.S.
In 2016 we saw the loss of many beloved celebrities to a common preventable condition: heart disease. Heart disease knows no bounds when it comes to claiming lives. Whether it’s former First Lady, Nancy Reagan, a Star Wars princess, Carrie Fisher, a talented musician, George Michael, America’s favorite TV mom, Florence Henderson, or one of America’s […]
Top Reasons To Give Up Alcohol For Good
Ashley Andrews Have you thought about giving up alcohol once and for all, but just have not made that final decision yet? To help push you in the right direction, you are going to want to consider all of the reasons to give it up. You Can Save Money Even when you do not have […]
Spa Therapy Isn’t a Luxury, It’s a Necessity
Ashley Andrews It’s easy to write off spa treatments as a luxury or a treat in which you only indulge on special occasions. For many, however, spa treatments are more of a therapeutical tool. It’s true! Many of the treatments and “indulgences” you enjoy while at the spa have therapeutic benefits that can help improve […]
Circumvent Childhood Eating Disorders by Modeling Self-Love
Eating disorders are a growing concern in children and adolescents. A recent study conducted in the United Kingdom looked to shed some light on the factors which contribute to the increasing childhood eating disorder prevalence(1). They found three overarching factors which are strongly associated with developing an eating disorder in adolescence: body dissatisfaction, depression (only […]
Preventing Peanut Allergies in Babies with Peanuts
Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND Last Thursday the National Health Institute changed their recommendations on peanut introduction. Swayed by recent research that shows early introduction and adoption of peanut into the diet dramatically reduces peanut allergy, the NHI are now recommending: All babies should try other solid foods before peanut-containing ones, to be sure they’re developmentally […]