General Health

Reasons to Stop Smoking

The Great American Smokeout is held every year on the third Thursday in November. If you know you should stop smoking, but aren’t sure you can do it alone, this is your opportunity to give it a try. In some ways the first day is the hardest, so tell your[…]

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Why You Should Be Drinking Water

Water, Agua, Aqua Marinus, Eau, H20 Call it what you like, but no matter where in the world you live, your occupation, or the language you speak, drinking water is necesary to sustain your life. Why Should You Drink Water? Energy. Regular hydration boosts your energy levels, keeps you alert,[…]

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Gym Etiquette

Every gym has its own set of rules. These are likely listed in the contract you signed, and possibly posted on the walls throughout the facility and even in the restrooms. There are also unwritten rules. In some ways, the unwritten ones are more important as they are what your[…]

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Foods to Help Menopause

Menopause is a natural process for every woman and learning about foods to help manage the symptoms can make it smoother and less stressful. These are 10 tips you can start immediately. Nutrition Updates for a Balanced Diet Boost Healthy Fats Intake Incorporate more Omega-3 rich foods like salmon, avocado,[…]

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Do Fitness Trackers Work

In today’s fast-paced world, staying fit and leading a healthy lifestyle is becoming more of a challenge. With the advancement of technology, fitness enthusiasts now have a powerful tool at their disposal – activity trackers. But as with all data and technology, they have their limitations. And since we don’t[…]

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Healthy Recipe Substitutions

Personal training and nutrition coaching often become pivotal points in my clients’ lives. Good nutrition is an integral component of a healthy lifestyle and helping my clients make smart eating choices is part of my role. Healthy recipe substitutions are easy ways to make positive changes and show them that[…]

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Liver Detox

Liver detox isn’t simply staying away from alcohol for a period of time. If you are like most people, you don’t often think about your liver, but if you are interested in living as healthy as possible, attending to your liver can have big payoffs. Named after the Old English[…]

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Food Allergies

Food allergies and food sensitivities are becoming more prevalent and talked about, but knowing their differences is the first step in managing them. The Differences On the surface, food sensitivities and food allergies may seem similar, and while they can cause some of the same symptoms, they are two different[…]

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common food allergies

Mindless Eating

Do you suffer from mindless eating? You hadn’t thought about this until you began trying on some of your favorite pieces of clothing from last year.  Your shirts are tight. Your shorts and pants too. The zippers are hard to zip, and their fit is a bit too snug to[…]

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