Being your own healthcare advocate is something you should take seriously. As you gear up for your next health provider visit, be armed with the right questions to supercharge your wellness journey. Your health matters, and participating actively in your care is key!
What defines your health? It’s not just one aspect of behavior or lifestyle; it’s different pieces or parts that, when put together, sustain the best health. A common framework for this is the six pillars of health.
You’re putting in the effort, dedication, and hard work toward achieving your health and wellness goals. Your body and energy levels are changing. You’ve got your healthy behaviors and habits down pat. Now what?
We know nutrients play a vital role in our well-being. But, their collaboration and dependency upon each other, in the right amounts, dazzle their impact. When we strike that right balance, magic happens, and our bodies thrive!
Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t about restricting yourself but rather finding balance and enjoying foods in moderation with healthy boundaries.
Choosing a supplement is personal. It should be specific to what you need and should come from a good-quality source.
Sleep hygiene is, indeed, a thing Recent research suggests that a consistent lack of sleep can lead to metabolic syndrome, slow immune response, increased sensitivity to pain, and weight gain, to name a few. Lack of good quality sleep (less than 6 hours) causes...
Summer is here! Warm weather brings abundant fresh fruits and vegetables and plenty of outdoor activities to keep you moving. Summer is the perfect time to make healthy choices become permanent healthy habits, and boost your overall wellness. Being healthy doesn't...
The buzzword today is GLP-1! It relates to some medications for Type 2 Diabetes and their use for weight loss. GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone produced in the intestines in response to food. It is released to raise blood sugar levels and starts to appear...
When it comes to health, there's no one-size-fits-all formula. Everyone has a different genetic and lifestyle makeup, which means generic health and nutrition advice can be just that – generic. It's like purchasing a sweater that looks fabulous on your friend. Once...