Feeling sluggish? Aren’t we all. What with the fast pace of modern life, and the go-go-go mentality in our culture, it’s no wonder we’re all exhausted. We’re living in an information age, which fatigues the mind. And most of us have so many responsibilities, it feels like there’s never enough time to get it all done. We could all use …
Have you been considering a weight-loss program, but aren’t sure which one to choose? Commercial weight-loss programs have been around forever, but do they really work? These days, more advanced weight-loss programs are able to offer a higher degree of personalization than those that focus on counting points or calories. These programs, known as medical weight loss programs, are supervised …
How much water do you drink each day? Is it enough? These questions are important to consider if you’re serious about losing weight. Why? Because proper hydration is essential for sustainable weight loss and overall health, and being dehydrated over the long term can lead to serious health issues. Most of us don’t drink enough water. We don’t think water …
Are you confused by the latest diet trends? The world of healthy diet plans is vast. With so many opinions out there, it’s hard to know what’s truly healthy and what’s not. Should you be limiting your caloric intake, or merely focus on eating as many nutrient-dense foods as possible? Should you be eating carbs or cutting them out altogether? …
Do you get enough omega-3 fatty acids in your diet? The importance of omega-3s cannot be emphasized enough. Your body needs them. Your brain needs them. But do you know what they are and how they benefit you? Do you know the best ways to consume them in order to reap maximum benefits? Omega-3 deficiency runs rampant in the American …
So, you’re ready to lose weight. You know some of the carbs in your diet aren’t helping, but giving up carbs completely seems extreme and even unhealthy. Your body needs carbohydrates, but as you can probably guess, not all carbs are created equal. There are simple carbohydrates, and complex carbohydrates. There are processed carbs, and those that exist naturally. Which …
Do you get enough vitamin D? How do you even know if you’re getting enough? Vitamin D is one of the most essential vitamins for our health. In fact, some healthcare professionals now believe that achieving optimal vitamin D levels is more important than balancing any other hormone. Even in Florida, where many people spend their days under the sun, …
If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ve likely heard about the importance of high-quality protein in your diet. Protein is crucial for a balanced diet because it’s truly a building block of life. Protein helps us build healthy muscles and tissue, and we use its amino acids to carry out nearly every bodily process imaginable. But, how much protein do …
We know that chronic inflammation is at the root of nearly all diseases. Heart disease, the biggest killer today, is linked to inflammation. So are obesity and diabetes. Even digestive issues and arthritis are inflammatory disease processes. Lucky for us, there are lots of ways to reduce inflammation that take little effort. Let’s take a look at 6 things you …
If you follow current health trends, you’ve probably seen collagen protein powders and collagen supplements at the grocery store or advertised online. There’s good reason for collagen’s surge in popularity: it offers myriad health benefits you’re probably not aware of. The most well-known benefit of collagen is its role in promoting supple, glowing skin. Collagen has become a go-to beauty …
