With everyone trying to undertake healthy lifestyles, the Marketing Magicians have come up with labels, trends, and key words to entice the buyer. Sometimes the fancy attributes fall short. After reading this you will be armed with the knowledge to avoid buying something that is nothing more than a … [Read more...]
50 shades of Black – 4 Reasons You Have Dark Under Eye Circles
No matter what your age or how much sleep you've gotten, dark circles can give a person the appearance of looking older and tired. The most common thought that comes to mind when people see someone with bags under their eyes is lack of sleep, however, dark under eyes can be connected to many other … [Read more...]
Seven Fitness Tips to Increase Fat Burning.
Why do you work out? Do you want to build muscle? Are you an athlete? Are you a soldier or law enforcement officer where fitness is a tool on your belt? Those are all great and valid reasons but with the current culture of obesity and excessive calories I bet a great majority of you want to increase … [Read more...]
Is Your Birth Control Causing Weight Gain, Muscle Loss, and Aging
With over 16,000 hours logged as a personal trainer, I can tell you that the answer to this question is YES! Preventing pregnancy can be a very important. On the flip side, many women (and men) forget that taking the pill can also create huge imbalances in the body. The overall idea of birth … [Read more...]
5 Things That Could Be Destroying Your Gut Health
It took a very long time for science to prove that gut health was linked to the brain, however, many of us had come to that conclusion long ago! Sleep, anxiety, happiness, and weight can all be affected by what's happening in the intestinal tract. Not only that, science is now linking gut health … [Read more...]
Fitness Tips for Combatting a Carb Hangover
This happens to the best of us, we have a fun gathering or a "cheat day," which usually involves eating way too many comfort foods. Before you know it, it's affected your mood, your weight, sleep and drive. Even if the foods you consumed were good choices, increasing your carbohydrates can still … [Read more...]
Fortified Cereals – If You’re Not Afraid, You Should Be
While watching a recent show, I was horrified to see a breakdown on fortified cereals. In this episode, they were discussing one ingredient in particular, iron. We all know we need iron, and as a child I practically lived on breakfast cereal. It was a staple in our home for breakfast and the … [Read more...]
Histamine Intolerance – Could You Be Affected
Sensitivities to food don't have to be all about allergies. Sometimes reacting to foods has nothing to do with an "intolerance," or an allergy. We forget that foods actually have histamines. Some foods more than others. Histamine intolerance has been linked to migraines and GI symptoms. … [Read more...]
The Upside and Downside of Fitness Tracking Devices
Since the beginning of time fitness has always been progressive in the arena of technology. From the day that Ug the Caveman realized that the heavier the boulder he carried, the stronger he got. These days our lives are inundated with portable technological devices. Smart phones, tablet computers, … [Read more...]
5 Fitness Tips to Look Extra Lean for Your Summer Event
A wedding, a pool party, a reunion, or just for the heck of it; these 5 fitness tips to look extra lean can be used all year long! Bring on the gatherings and do away with extra water weight, swelling, and bloating. Don't Do Abs Before Your Big Day If you're on the floor … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Warning About Raw Cookie Dough – But It’s Not For What You Think
Fighting over the beaters after your mom whips up a batch of her famous cookies could be a thing of the past. The "dangers" of raw cookie dough have always been somewhat of an "old wives" tale. As children, we were alway cautioned that raw eggs could give you salmonella. While that fear's still … [Read more...]
Lower Back Pain After Your Squats, You May Have a “Butt Wink”
I had no idea what a "butt wink," was until I came across some intriguing information online. As soon as I saw it on the video, I knew exactly what they were talking about! This wink is also known as muscle tightness or a muscle imbalance. Regardless of the name, this little butt wink can throw … [Read more...]
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