We have all heard that stress is not good for our health, and the World Health Organization has deemed stress the epidemic of the 21st century. Called the “silent killer.” Even though we have heard this time and time again, we may not take the time to understand what the big hoopla is all about full...

Most of us have heard of cortisol, perhaps referred to as the stress hormone, but it is also an essential hormone needed by the body to produce energy. Cortisol is released when our body is in a fight or flight, along with other hormones, such as adrenaline and noradrenaline. Still, it also has a na...

We have so many toxins that our bodies are fighting every day. The human body has not changed that much since our ancestors, but we have a lot more coming at us than they did. Our body is not designed to fight off all these complex chemicals. We have natural protection via our amazing filtration sys...

Chewing is something most of us don’t really think about too much. You put food in your mouth, and you chew, right? But have you ever counted the number of times that you chew your food? How many times do you think the average person chews their food? The answer: three. That is it. Chomp, chomp, cho...

I know you’ve heard how good it is to drink water, but there may still be questions surrounding the subject of water intake, such as; What really are the health benefits? How much should I be drinking? How do I know if I am getting enough water? And does where I get my water from really matter? Thes...

Having a balanced blood sugar will have a huge impact on your overall health and wellness. When it comes to stress we put on our bodies, there are 4 main areas that we look at. They are biological/chemical, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Blood sugar that is not balanced can and will affect all ...

When you’re embarking on a journey of eating better and living a healthier lifestyle, one of the very first steps to take is learning how to balance your plate. I like to call this the magic plate because balancing your plate of 3 key components; protein, fat, and carbs/fiber, you’re are magically c...

The average daily life in the 21st Century typically consists of a “to-do” list a mile long. We are a society that multitasks, overbooks, and has multiple responsibilities. This includes family, work, and recreation (if there’s time). Our sleep is deprived because of this. Stress is at its max. Our ...

“I don’t have time.” This is probably the biggest obstacle for people when they are trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Let’s face it; we are a society that has a “to-do “list a mile long. Jobs, families, friends, and all kinds of other responsibilities and commitments in between. We multi-task. ...

Keeping our immune systems strong is the best way to stay healthy. Of course, living a healthy lifestyle with a proper diet and exercise is vital. Still, many of us don’t get enough of what we need nutritionally with diet alone. So taking certain supplements to boost our immunity may be necessary fo...

You may have counted calories and carbs to lose weight or live a more healthy lifestyle. This may work short-term, but long-term, your body is craving something else. What’s that, you ask? Real food! One of the biggest reasons counting calories stops working is that you cannot take cues from your bo...

Eating more healthy and clean really does require one to think about cooking at home more. Eating out and taking out is convenient, but it doesn’t always allow us to make the best choices. Meal prepping can save you time and money since you’re buying and preparing home-cooked food in advance. You ma...