Have you ever had foot pain that runs from your toes to your heel? Does it reach all along the bottom of your foot? Does your heel feel like it is bruised as if you've stepped on a rock? If so, you may be experiencing plantar fasciitis. It’s a common injury that affects many runners. It also happens to people who are overweight. Do ... Read More »
8 Signs and Symptoms You May Be Vitamin D Deficient
It’s summer time, and that usually means a big boost in the amount of Vitamin D in your body. Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because your skin makes it when it's out in the sun’s rays. It seems strange to think of a vitamin as being made in our skin. This is especially true of one that is as key as Vitamin D is to our body’s ... Read More »
5 Foods to Ease Your Anxiety
We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” But did you know that what you eat can have a direct impact on how you feel? I'm not just talking about eating too much and feeling bloated. I'm talking about the fuel you provide for your body. It can affect your level of calm and your sense of wellbeing. Studies have shown that ... Read More »
6 Ways Your Feet Are Asking You to Lose Weight
As much as we may love shopping for shoes, we as women, tend to dislike our feet. We spend a lot on foot creams and pedicures and complain that our feet are too big, or too wide, or that our toes are too long. The shape or look of our foot may be something that we can’t change, but our foot health is. There are a lot of foot ... Read More »
4 Weight Loss Quick Fixes that Don’t Work (and what does)
In America, you’d be hard-pressed to find too many people who don’t want to lose some weight. Some people just want to drop 5 pounds to make their clothes feel better. Others have big weight loss goals of 100 pounds, or even more. No matter how big or small your weight loss goals may be, diets and hype that promise easy answers aren’t ... Read More »
10 Hacks to a Healthier Heart
Your yearly visit to your doctor’s office comes with a weigh-in, blood pressure check, and blood work. A standard CBC (complete blood count) checks many things, and one of the most important is your triglyceride level. At normal levels, triglycerides are a good thing. They are the fat in your bloodstream that your body uses for energy. They ... Read More »
5 Foods to Stop Your Migraines
If you suffer from migraines, then you probably already know that there are some foods you need to stay far away from. These foods are known as “triggers,” and anytime you eat them you take a real chance that you’re going to end up in pain. Migraine triggers include: Chocolate Red wine Coffee Aged cheese Soy sauce ... Read More »
Are Lectins Stopping You From Losing Weight?
You might be wondering..."What the heck are lectins?" The simplest answer is that they’re the proteins found in some of the healthiest foods that we eat. You might think that means that they're good for you, but the exact opposite is true. How can that be? Read on. You can find them in grains and raw legumes, but they’re also ... Read More »
Golden Milk – Your Summer Replacement for Coffee
Do you love your morning coffee or evening tea? Do you wish that they offered more health benefits? If so, then you should try Golden Milk. Golden Milk is made by mixing healthful turmeric paste with warm coconut milk or almond milk. It gives you all the benefits of turmeric in a tasty and soothing drink that you will quickly grow to ... Read More »
20 Magical Things to Do with Your Jar of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is more than just the newest food craze. It’s also a beauty booster, a weight loss aid and even has uses around your home. Coconut oil is extracted from the dried meat of mature coconuts. People once thought of the oil as unhealthy because it is over 80% saturated fat. In recent years, it has been shown to be a ... Read More »
