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May 10, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – Why Prioritize Posture
Did you know that the way you sit, stand, or even lay down can affect your overall health? So, let's dive into some ways to improve posture.
May 8, 2023 · Healthy Aging7 Ways Positive Relationships Support a Healthy Brain, Heart and Life!
While we have finally emerged from the social darkness that came with the pandemic, a lot of us are still working on finding our footing again. It’s not unusual for patients to tell me they don’t go out as much anymore, or don’t see friends and relatives as much as they used to before COVID changed the ground rules. While these slightly untethered feelings are fairly normal, and may be with us for a while, it’s extremely important that we work on rekindling relationships and retraining ourselves to cultivate new ones. Why? Because social interaction is one of the keys to health and longevity.
May 5, 2023 · Healthy AgingOsteoporosis - Take Action To Boost Your Bone Health
Whether you are a young or older person with healthy bones or someone dealing with bone loss - start with the basics.
May 3, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – How To Consume More Herbs
Simply put, herbs are medicine - and, here's how you can consume more of them.
May 1, 2023 · Nutrition7 Trendy ‘Health Foods’ that Aren’t as Healthy as You Think
The idea of wholesome foods being great for body and mind is almost a no-brainer, what’s not always so clear is what, exactly, constitutes a truly healthy option versus one that seems good for you but, in reality, isn’t.
Apr 28, 2023 · MovementAll About Happy Baby Pose
Open your hips, stretch your inner thighs, and relax with this restorative yoga pose.
Apr 26, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Natural Aid For Spring-time Allergies
Seasonal allergies? There are many natural remedies that can help tame your symptoms – check them out here.
Apr 24, 2023 · Sleep5 Thoughts on What Happens to Your Brain When Don’t Sleep Enough
There are any number of ways to keep your brain healthy, having to do with healthy diet, movement and stress reduction. But one of the big brain savers is all about what you do at night, and by that we mean sleep. It is truly amazing, refreshing, restorative stuff and if you’re not getting enough or just not doing it very well, the consequences can be more serious than you might think. Sure, an under-slept brain won’t be able to perform particularly well on the team Zoom call or, for that matter, doing any kind of activity that rises above the routine, but that’s just the beginning of the problems.
Apr 21, 2023 · Health & WellnessThe Top Four Types of Chronic Stress Sabotaging Your Adrenals
Getting to know the types of chronic stress making the body feel unsafe and driving an overactive fight-or-flight response is the first step in lowering their impact on us.
Apr 19, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – Grow an Herb Garden
Growing season is quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to start a small garden. Aren’t sure what to plant? Check this out.
Apr 17, 2023 · Healthy AgingWhether you have Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, or Pre-Diabetes, You Can Stop Diabetes Before it Gets its Hooks in You
The food we eat to keep our metabolism running and us alive can, if we’re not careful, poison us. If we’re consuming too many carbs and not burning them off, glucose (sugar) builds up in the bloodstream which in turn drives up the hormone insulin required to get it out of the blood and into our cells for fuel. Unchecked, that sends us down the path of “insulin resistance” -- the pancreas can’t make enough insulin to do the job because the cells on the receiving end are becoming progressively less sensitive to it. Worst-case scenario: type 2 diabetes – but you don’t have to go there.
Apr 14, 2023 · MovementCan Antibiotics Affect Your Ability to Exercise?
Yes, according to recent research, and it all comes down to how antibiotics throw the microbiome out of balance. Learn why.
Apr 12, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Why Prioritize Your Oral Health?
Research has shown that oral health is connected to several other areas of health, including brain health, heart health, and metabolic health. Here's a look at how oral health affects these different aspects of our health.
Apr 10, 2023 · Gut HealthStep Away from Sweeteners To Keep Your Gut Happy and Healthy
As people have become conscious of the dangers of sugar, many are making an effort to purge it from their lives – and that’s a big step in the right direction. If you’re in the process of kicking sugar, keep up the good work, and give yourself a pat on the back. But I’ve got some news for you that you may not want to hear, even though you need to. If you’re relying on non-sugar, ‘non-nutritive’ artificial sweeteners (NNS) to ease the transition, you’ve got to kick them too. The problem is, sweeteners of any stripe are as crappy for your body as sugar, but in different ways.
Apr 7, 2023 · Healthy AgingOsteoporosis - How Strong Are Your Bones?
I’m the nutritionist at Dr. Lipman’s Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and I recently received a diagnosis of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone, learn about the risk factors and how to address them.
Apr 3, 2023 · MovementHere’s Why You Must Add Strength Training to Your Fitness Mix
Having a solid cardio routine is great for your cardiovascular system but, what many people overlook, even among those who are really into exercise, is the importance of strength training. It is absolutely vital for maintaining health and well-being, particularly as we push into middle-age and beyond. One thing that can get in the way for many people is the desire to avoid spending time in the gym pumping iron and flexing in the mirrors with a bunch of sweaty strangers, and I can’t blame them for wanting to steer clear. But the good news is there are many other ways to challenge your muscles, and maintain your physical strength by finding a routine that suits you best.
Mar 31, 2023 · Healthy AgingLow-Dose Naltrexone: The Best Kept Secret in Autoimmunity, Cancer, and More
What if I told you there was a single medication that could have a dramatic impact on a wide range of conditions including cancer, autoimmunity, Crohn’s disease, and long COVID (just to name a few)? And what if I told you that this medication came with virtually no side effects or adverse risks?
Mar 29, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - How Nature Impacts the Heart
Are you looking for a simple way to support your heart health? Spending time in nature has numerous benefits for our heart.
Mar 27, 2023 · SleepSleep Tech that Actually Helps Upgrade Your Nightly Zzzzzzzs
The core good-sleep habits that I’ve advocated for long before our lives were upended, are now even more important ---but the good news is you’ve now got a new sleep ally in your corner – in the form of an array of sleep tracking devices that have the potential to change the rules of the sleep game in your favor. Where to start? Here’s my in-a-nutshell guide to the ‘sleep tech’ that’s ‘disrupting’ sleep in a good way – and why you should take advantage:
Mar 24, 2023 · Health & WellnessHow to Find Balance in The Age of Dopamine Blowout
Perhaps you read our last article “All about dopamine blowout,” and you are wondering how you can maintain healthy dopamine levels. Well, then, this article is for you!
Mar 22, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - 3 Mindfulness Techniques to Try
Here are some mindfulness techniques to try, even if just for 5 minutes.
Mar 20, 2023 · Gut Health9 Ways Your Microbiome Impacts Your Metabolism
Your gut bugs have more to do with your metabolism than you may realize –research shines a lot more light on how intertwined they may be.
Mar 17, 2023 · Health & WellnessAll About Dopamine Blowout
We are living in the age of overindulgence and instant gratification in which our bodies and minds have learned to crave “dopamine hits”, or feelings of intense reward and pleasure.
Mar 15, 2023 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - How Inflammation Impacts Mental Health
Recent research has shown that chronic inflammation may be linked to a number of mental and psychiatric health disorders, including depression and anxiety.