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Jun 10, 2022 · Health & Wellness10 Natural Ways To Detox And Boost Your Immunity At Home
Toxins enter the body through what we eat, drink, breathe in, and process in any way. Once inside, toxins overtax our immune system and detoxification system and leave us more vulnerable to illness and make us age a little faster, too. Fortunately, there are a lot of simple things you can do from the comfort of your own home to keep toxins out of your body, flush them out of your system faster, and boost your immunity all at the same time.
Jun 8, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Summertime Benefits
Ever wondered how a season can benefit your health? Well, now that the season is about to change - read along to discover how summer can enhance your health.
Jun 6, 2022 · Nutrition12 Clues To Help Decode Egg Carton Labels – And Get The Good Stuff!
An egg is an egg is an egg – or is it? Not that long ago, buying a dozen eggs was a pretty simple affair. You went to the store, opened the lid to check for any breakage, paid for the carton and were on your way. Fast forward a few decades and eggs have gotten, well, a bit complicated -- eggs in all sorts of grades, categories and colors, with egg cartons featuring labels so elaborate, even a food scientist might need a moment to figure out exactly which ones to buy. How to source the best, healthiest possible? Here are a few pointers to keep in mind next time you’re stocking up.
Jun 3, 2022 · Healthy AgingHow NAD+ Impacts Your Sleep
A healthy sleep schedule may be one of the most underrated ways to maintain overall health. One effective way to support a healthy sleep pattern is by supplementing NAD+.
Jun 1, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Easy Airplane Stretches
It’s always a good idea to add in some movement when flying to improve circulation, avoid the downfalls of sedentary behavior, prevent blood clots, and show up on the other end refreshed and ready to go. Here are some easy movements to add into your flight routine.
May 30, 2022 · Health & Wellness8 Ways Sunshine Upgrades Your Health – And 8 Ways To Enjoy It Sensibly
There's just something about the sun – it draws us in, bringing with it a sense of hope, renewed energy and of course, light. It also feels wonderful. While sunlight is indeed, beautiful, life-affirming and life-supporting, get too close – or more likely, stay in it too long – and you’ll get burned, which is where the trouble starts. However, some sun exposure, in measured doses, will actually improve your health so it is important to get some, without over-exposing or over-doing it, even when wearing sunscreen. Remember the operative phrase here is “some exposure,” as in not long enough to make your skin pink. Here is my prescription for how to do it sensibly.
May 27, 2022 · Healthy AgingA Lesson From Centenarians: Physical Activity
In general, those who reach age one hundred in good health have stayed active or very active into old age. There are of course exceptions. If you look at centenarians, or even just within your own extended family, you will likely find someone who beat the odds: eating whatever they wanted, seldom exercising, yet making it to a ripe old age.
May 25, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Healthy Travel Tips
Are you entering vacation mode? Travel rates are higher than they were in 2019 (pre-pandemic)! With all of the fun that travel brings, it also poses risks for health, be it fatigue, circadian rhythm disruption, or dry skin – but luckily, we can easily combat and avoid many of these risks. With this in mind, here are some tips to promote health on your journey.
May 23, 2022 · Healthy AgingHormesis: The Little 'Good Stress' Keeps You Young
How well you age is largely under your control, with genetics thought to be responsible for just 25% of your health. What that means is that incorporating healthy behaviors now is an excellent way help slow your aging roll over time, boost longevity and sidestep many of the problems that can take the life out of your lifespan. How create a better and longer ‘healthspan’? One of the simplest and most effective ways is to do it is to harness the health-boosting power of hormesis.
May 20, 2022 · Healthy AgingCellular Health: A Key To Healthy Aging
Many people are aware that the human body is made up of microscopic cells. However, not everyone is aware that you can take steps to maintain your health on a cellular level. Cellular health is a modern approach to wellness that involves supporting your body’s health by keeping your cells abundant and thriving.
May 18, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - The Benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid
What is alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and why should you care? ALA is a fatty acid produced in our cells and found in small amounts in certain foods. It helps turn nutrients into energy, protect our cells from damage, combat inflammation and prevent the processes of aging. As we age, the amount of ALA our bodies produce declines – so ensuring proper levels promotes health. Here are some of the benefits of ALA.
May 16, 2022 · Health & WellnessThe Future of Medicine: Preventative, Predictive, Personalized
Practicing medicine is fascinating and rewarding work – but, unfortunately, the mainstream medical ‘system’ often interferes with the mission of health and healing. Here's my vision of the future of medicine.
May 13, 2022 · NutritionMasterHealth Feature: 16:8 Intermittent Fasting Rules and Benefits
Intermittent fasting is a protocol of periodically not consuming calories for 16 hours between meals, typically between dinner and breakfast.
May 11, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - The Benefits of Capsaicin
If you love spice, then you’re in luck. Research shows that the consumption of spicy food has many health benefits!
May 9, 2022 · Sleep3 Ways To Upgrade Your Day To Sleep Well At Night
Restful, restorative, sometimes elusive sleep. Why is it that something that is so natural, so essential and necessary for good health can become so hard to do well? Has modern life has taught us now not to sleep? In a word, yes. It’s that perfect storm of a few less-than-stellar habits which, when combined, over time, wind up teaching your body how not to sleep. The good news however is that we can re-learn the art of sleep well at night by taking steps during the daylight hours to set the stage for sleep success at night. Here’s what you need to know and do to master the art:
May 6, 2022 · NutritionHow to Start Unlocking the Keto Code
Spoiler alert! How ketones work is not how you think they work. Once you learn what ketones really do, you’ll realize you don’t have to force yourself to eat a heavy, high-fat, and, frankly, boring diet to harness their power.
May 4, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Teas for Blood Sugar Regulation
Foundations to optimal blood sugar management: a low-carb diet, stress management, sleep, and exercise. These teas may also help!
May 2, 2022 · Healthy Aging8 Simple Ways to Slow Aging from the Inside Out
If you want to increase your “healthspan” – the number of healthy years you can enjoy – step away from the Botox needle and towards these highly effective youth-preservers, to stay young on the inside
Apr 30, 2022 · Health & WellnessEleven Eleven Wellness Center Welcomes Dr. Myles Spar
Dr. Spar is joining the team at Eleven Eleven – assisting patients interested in optimizing their performance.
Apr 29, 2022 · NutritionIntermittent Fasting: Menopause and Beyond
With cycling and perimenopause behind you, you can pursue intermittent fasting with many benefits and few restrictions or time constraints.
Apr 27, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - 4-7-8 Breathing Technique to Bust Stress
4- 7- 8 breathing is a stress-relieving, relaxation-inducing breathing technique. It is helpful to tune into when feelings of stress, anxiety or tension arise – or even when you’re having trouble getting to sleep.
Apr 25, 2022 · Health & Wellness18 Ways to Purge Plastic From Your Day-to-Day
We are all drowning in plastic! Even if you try to avoid it, the stuff still manages to worm its way into our lives in a range of subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Not only does it pollute the environment, but plastic is horrendous for your body, which is why I urge you to include a plastic purge on your spring cleaning to-do list. The more of it you can remove from your day-to-day, the better it will be for your health and the planet’s as well. Here are my 14 tips to help you purge.
Apr 22, 2022 · Health & WellnessHow To Deal With Menopause Symptoms Naturally
Whether you dread it or welcome it, reaching menopause is an inevitable life stage for every woman – here's what you need to know.
Apr 20, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Surprisingly Heart-Nourishing Foods
Unfortunately, in the US, heart disease is the most common reason for death – which makes preventive lifestyle choices all the more important! Here are some heart-healthy (and tasty) foods to add onto your plate.