We all are getting older but we can have more control than we realize on how well we age! What is “Inflammaging?” You may have heard that inflammation plays a big role in how we age. It’s even been on the front of Time magazine and is talked about in medical journals. But what causes inflammation and how can we control it? Inflammation attacks tissue, and in the case of auto-immune … [Read more...] about Are You Aging Faster Than You Want?
Move Your Body!
Did you set a New Year's resolution to exercise but you fell off the wagon? Let's get back on! These are three exercise's you can do in 30 minutes with huge benefits! High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) HIIT is a type of exercise performed in short bursts (intervals) at high-intensity. Several studies have been done comparing HIIT to low-intensity, steady-state exercise, and HIIT has been … [Read more...] about Move Your Body!
Your Body’s Many Cry’s for Water
If you are thirsty, it means your cells are already dehydrated. A dry mouth is the last outward sign of dehydration. That’s because thirst does not develop until body fluids are depleted well below levels required for optimal functioning. Another way to monitor your levels of hydration is by the color of your urine. A hydrated body produces, clear, colorless urine. A somewhat … [Read more...] about Your Body’s Many Cry’s for Water
Boost Fat Loss in 20 Minutes
A couple years ago I completely changed my exercise routine. I had been doing three days a week of aerobics (45 minutes at 75% maximum heart rate) and strength training two days a week. Over the previous year I had gained five pounds (all in the belly) while not changing my exercise or food intake……….FRUSTRATING!! Can you relate??? I ran across information on something called "interval … [Read more...] about Boost Fat Loss in 20 Minutes
Why Can’t I Lose Weight?
It’s 2024! How many times have you tried to lose weight? Do you get 5, 10, maybe even 20 pounds off and then it stops? There are so many factors in weight loss besides what you put in your mouth! Let’s dive into a few of these. Toxins This is a rarely mentioned area in the weight-loss industry. Most people do not realize that toxins are fat soluble, so they are stored in fat tissue. When … [Read more...] about Why Can’t I Lose Weight?
Fast Food as Addictive as Heroin?
Recent research studies indicate that sweets and fast foods may be as addictive as heroin. The February 2003 issue of New Scientist says, “New and potentially explosive findings on the biological effects of fast food suggest that eating yourself into obesity isn’t simply due to a lack of self-control.” Fast foods activate the dopamine center of the brain of laboratory rats in a manner similar … [Read more...] about Fast Food as Addictive as Heroin?
Nutritional Consultation End of Year Special!
A new year is approaching. Is this the year you get serious about your health? Is your check engine light on, but you have been ignoring it? Are you tired of going to the doctor and getting another prescription? Start your new year with a personal health plan! Sometimes we need a little personal help to figure out everything that is going on with our body and how we can best support … [Read more...] about Nutritional Consultation End of Year Special!