OUR HEALTH EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR DIET & EXERCISE QUESTIONS

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

If you look on the Internet or talk to your friends, you may find that “sugar” is a trigger word in health and weight loss conversations. Sugar-free diets are all the rage on social media, around the water cooler and on television. Even doctors have written best-selling books on living sugar-free, so it’s not surprising… Read More

Gatorade commercials, coconut water ads and even your own mother may have told you that you need to “replenish your electrolytes” when you are drained, sick or exhausted. While many people may have heard of electrolytes, what are they? And, perhaps more importantly, are you getting enough? We’ll aim to answer your electrolyte questions so… Read More

Belly fat is an arch enemy for men and women alike. It tends to get worse with age, under stress, with a diet high in processed foods and a sedentary lifestyle. The good news is there are many effective strategies for achieving the tight tummy you’ve always wanted, and some of them might surprise you…. Read More