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Despite their seemingly cute and innocent name, nobody wants anything to do with love handles. Not only are love handles aesthetically displeasing, they can also be a sign of poor metabolic health on a deeper level. To be clear: the term “love handles” refers to the excess fat that accumulates around the waist, particularly on… Read More
While 40 might just be the new 30 in today’s modern world, it’s a physiological fact that your metabolism begins to slow down into your 30’s, and definitely after you turn 40. In your younger years, the diet and lifestyle that allowed you to stay lean might be packing on the pounds. Don’t worry, there… Read More
We tend to fall into the same cycle year after year. New Year’s brings upon New Year’s resolutions and lifestyle changes. If you’re like many people, however, New Year’s resolutions tend to be short-lived. Why is it that New Year’s seems to be the perfect time for making lifestyle changes for weight loss or better… Read More
If you suffer from a chronic runny nose, annoying nasal or throat itchiness, sneezing or other ambiguous symptoms that are similar to seasonal allergies, you may want to consider your histamine levels. While there can be a plethora of things that cause minor respiratory ailments and discomfort, this article will help you determine if histamines… Read More
In conventional Western medicine, high blood pressure is typically lowered with medication. While this is certainly called for at times, there are many diet and lifestyle supports you might consider first before turning to meds, and the often unpleasant side effects that come with them. High blood pressure-also referred to as hypertension-is definitely cause for… Read More
If you’re looking for secret diet hacks for weight loss, bloating, lowering cholesterol and the like, then look no further! There are thousands of dieting hacks that are not backed by science, but we’ve got one that even registered dietitians can get behind: Fiber! What is fiber? We’ll lay it out for you in this… Read More
Did you know that your liver does hundreds of jobs for you (like 500 jobs)? That’s tons of work! Since your liver is one of the hardest working organs you have, you should support your liver to the best of your ability. Even though your liver tries its best to keep you healthy, there are… Read More
Running is the exercise of choice for a lot of people, and for good reason. It’s easy to do just about anywhere, free, gets the heart rate up and motivates you to spend time outdoors. While running is a great sport to get into, it can take a toll on the body if certain precautions… Read More
The thigh gap: many women want it, and very few have it. First of all, keep in mind that a thigh gap has a lot to do with your bone structure, and no exercise in the world can change that. If your hips are wide you’re more likely to achieve a thigh gap, versus if… Read More
In my work with clients, I often hear people talking about how their metabolism is slow, or even broken. If this idea sounds familiar to you, read on to learn more about what metabolism is and how to reset it. What is Metabolism, Exactly? This is a word that’s thrown around quite a bit, but… Read More