OUR HEALTH EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR DIET & EXERCISE QUESTIONS

Everyone has struggled with water weight at some point, and it’s no fun at all. The human body is made up of around 60% water, and many vital roles and functions depend on this life-giving substance. However, excess water weight is a different story.  Technically referred to as edema, water weight (or water retention), can… Read More

Modern-day society has created an epidemic of fatigue. So many people feel a constant pressure to be on-the-go, with far more focus on productivity than on relaxation. While there is nothing inherently wrong with being productive, it’s important to strike a balance between work, family and down-time. Easier said than done, but not impossible. Getting… Read More

Have you been coughing, sneezing or sniffling? Maybe you woke up with a scratchy throat. It seems that once we start getting sick, it’s then that we concern ourselves with how well our immune system is working. People often reach for an Emergen-C tablet, but if you’re already sick, that’s not going to help you. Immunity… Read More

You doctor may have told you that you need to lower your cholesterol, but how do you do that? In this article, we will discuss what cholesterol is and how to lower cholesterol naturally. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body uses for hormone production, digestion and vitamin D synthesis. Our… Read More

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