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Nov 16, 2020 · Health & Wellness5 Ways to Have a Happy, COVID-19 Conscious Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, the official kickoff day of the holiday season, is upon us, and yes, this one is going to be a little unusual. For many of us, plans are still somewhat up in the air. With the pandemic in full swing and showing no signs of abating, the smart money is on the ‘abundance of caution’ approach as we make our way through this particular holiday go-round.
Nov 13, 2020 · MovementShould You be Using a Foam Roller?
After a workout or fitness class it's common for people to reach for a foam roller to apply deep pressure into their muscles. Used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts, foam rolling is now the most popular form of ‘self manual therapy’ due to its low cost and its widespread availability. While many praise their effectiveness, there is still great debate amongst practitioners and researchers in the medical field regarding their efficacy and effect on the body.
Nov 11, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Where's the Fiber
We love a lower carbohydrate diet - low carb equal low sugar and low sugar is very important for overall health. With some patients we even experiment with a completely grain free diet! One of the most often asked questions when we put someone on a grain free diet (after “What am I going to eat for breakfast?”) is “Where will my fiber come from? Should I take a supplement?”
Nov 9, 2020 · Healthy Aging9 Ways Tending Your Telomeres Keep You Younger Longer
Spot those first laugh lines across your forehead and your first thought likely is, make it stop! While there’s no sure-fire way to stop aging – both visible and not – it is possible to slow the process down quite a bit, if you make the effort to protect the length of your telomeres.
Nov 6, 2020 · Health & WellnessSpice Up Your Skin Care Routine
The old adage, “You are what you eat,” is spot-on. What you ingest has an affect on your external body as well. This is one of the most important aspects of maintaining beautiful skin.
Nov 4, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Virtual Winter Exercise
The weather is changing and it’s getting harder to get outside to exercise. Do you have a back up plan? With the pandemic bringing everything online, you might find something new to try. Exercise studios across the country (and the world) are now available to you in your home. Is there a class you’ve wanted to try, but the schedule didn’t work for you? A class that looked fun, but you were intimidated by it? A local studio that you never made it to? Go to their websites now and see if they have online classes.
Nov 2, 2020 · Healthy Aging3 Ways Others Help Keep You Younger Longer
When we think about how we can put the brakes on aging, what’s usually top of mind is how well we take care of our bodies with food, movement, exercise, rest -- the physical essentials. And that’s a good thing. But let’s not forget there is another extremely important element that’s often given short shrift, the emotional one.
Oct 30, 2020 · NutritionWhat’s Up With Fake Meat?
Meatless burgers are having a moment. Once the province of vegetarian restaurants and college-dorm kitchens, they’re now turning up everywhere from fast-food chains to big-box grocery stores.
Oct 28, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - All in One Cleaning Tip
There are many harmful toxins lurking in household cleaning products - toilet cleaner, detergent, dish soap, window cleaner, floor soap, etc. While we know it’s best to avoid environmental toxins for our overall health, sometimes it’s hard to part with a favorite cleaning supply. Get over it! It’s time to move on to more environmental and personal health friendly cleaning.
Oct 26, 2020 · Healthy AgingMove It, Don’t Lose It: How Staying Active Slows Aging
While deepening laugh lines on the outside are a give-away, it’s often the slow and not-always-visible chipping away of muscle mass, power, strength, and endurance which are the more significant signs of time marching on. That and lot of aches and pains. As these rather humbling physiological hiccups begin to add up, the question becomes, how to slow the slide – or prevent it altogether? The answer: staying physically active!
Oct 23, 2020 · MovementShoulder Impingement: Causes & How to Fix It
Whether you are sitting at the desk for many hours each day or playing sports at a high level, well-developed and balanced musculature is needed to maintain a healthy and fully functional shoulder.
Oct 21, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Working from Home, Stress-Free
For everyone working from home due to the pandemic… Do you feel like you are living at the office? Is there a blur between work life and personal life? It is time to create a routine to deal with the new reality of remote working.
Oct 19, 2020 · Healthy Aging4 Ways mTOR Influences How Well You Age
Aging – we’re all doing it, every second of every day. But, how well we do it – ideally with health, vitality and great-looking skin – is another question entirely. The good news is that many studies show that it’s never too late to embrace new habits and start enjoying the health benefits. In other words, it’s still possible to put the brakes on aging!
Oct 16, 2020 · Health & WellnessGet The Toxins Out - Charcoal For Skin Care
Activated charcoal acts like a magnet by adhering to gunk in our pores and drawing it out. This allows skin to breathe and function properly. When our pores are congested, nothing we put on our skin can penetrate, and anything that should be expelled can’t get out.
Oct 14, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Eat the Whole Egg
This question is asked often in the Eleven Eleven office, “Is it ok to eat the whole egg - whites and yolk?” And our answer is YES! The yolk and the white of the egg have different properties and when eaten together they are protein and nutrient rich powerhouses!
Oct 12, 2020 · Healthy Aging4 Youth-Preserving Behaviors to Embrace Now
Aging is inevitable, but doing it badly is most definitely not – and aging well is far more under your control that you may realize, so now’s the time to work on embracing several of my favorite, super-supportive health behaviors. They’ll help you extend both lifespan and “healthspan,” allowing you to sidestep many of the health problems that can make aging so difficult.
Oct 9, 2020 · Movement6 Exercises for Healthy Hips
Our experts show us how to prevent and recover from hip issues with a series of simple moves.
Oct 7, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Drink Up
We all know we need to drink water, this is not a new health tip! But with most everyone’s schedule and life turned upside down over the last 6 months, we need to re-up on our daily habits. Drinking water isn’t as easy with a mask on, and while you might have kept a full pitcher of water at your desk pre-pandemic, what are you doing now?
Oct 5, 2020 · Gut Health4 Ways A Healthy Microbiome Keeps You Young
So, if your goal is to slow down the aging process, there’s lots you can do to put the brakes on. One of the most important anti-aging moves you can make? Stopping inflammation. I’m talking about the fire that burns in cells throughout your body, wreaking enormous havoc and making you old and tired, and quite possibly sick, way before your time.
Oct 2, 2020 · Gut HealthCan Garlic Help Heal the Gut?
Turns out garlic is great for ulcers, food poisoning, and gut dysbiosis. Here’s why — and how to get more garlic in your diet.
Sep 30, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Try an Elimination Diet
Have you been experiencing symptoms that you just can’t figure out? Do you feel bloated and inflamed, or maybe you have a skin issue or joint pain that doesn't make any sense? Did you know there is a healing tool you can tackle on your own to give you insight into what is going on? You do! It’s called an elimination diet.
Sep 28, 2020 · Nutrition4 New Rules of Eating for Aging Well
Aging – if you’re alive, you’re doing it. Considering the alternative, aging is a gift to be grateful for – and it’s up to you to age as well as you possibly can, even if you haven’t always treated your body like a temple. The good news is that many studies show that it’s never too late to launch new habits and start enjoying the health benefits.
Sep 25, 2020 · NutritionThe Three Types of Fiber You Need
There are three forms of fiber, and we need some of each to thrive. The different types work together to prevent constipation, promote detoxification, and support a healthy microbiome.
Sep 23, 2020 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Preserve the Summer Harvest
Summer is sadly coming to an end, but you can keep that summer-y feeling all year by preserving the season’s gorgeous produce to use throughout the winter. Depending on your freezer size and the amount of time you have on hand, you can stock up now and benefit later.