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- Be Stroke Aware Year ‘Round - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Michelle StewartAs we wrap up the month designated for Stroke Awareness, let’s remember that it’s important to be mindful of our health and the symptoms of stroke every month. Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. According to the World Heart Federation, the global stats show that every ...
Views: 843 - How to have Healthy Iron Levels without Red Meat! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Julie DohertyAs you may well realize iron is an important mineral for the body. It is required to produce red blood cells. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that is needed to carry oxygen from the lungs to all of your body muscles and organs. Iron is also necessary ...
Views: 974 - How to Make Turmeric Milk & What Benefits it has in store for YOU!! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Julie DohertyAs a traditional Indian and Ayurveda beverage this drink is usually made to have just before bedtime. Not unlike how in Western society a drink of “regular cow’s milk” has been something recommended as a bedtime beverage. However the health benefits of this Golden drink made with Almond milk ...
Views: 1011 - What You Can Do To Improve Your Bowels - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Vinnie StevensDo you often feel like your bowel movements aren’t normal? Are your bowels causing you discomfort? Do you have infrequent bowels and feel backed up? While these are signs of an unhealthy digestive system, fear not because these are issues people regularly experience. There are steps you can take ...
Views: 795 - 7 Brainiac Foods to Enhance Writing and Cognition - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Jane CoplandWe are all at risk of experiencing a drop in brain function and statistics have shown that as we get older, we are likely to face a reduction in our creative thinking process. And for writers, a reduction of one's cognitive powers could lead to creative stagnation—also known as a writer's ...
Views: 1235 - Don’t do these 3 things if you want to end digestive upset - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Lynda EnrightGas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, stomach pain and cramps – these are symptoms that millions of Americans live with every day. And there is a drug at every commercial break to cover up these very symptoms. Because this affects so many people, we may minimize the impact of what ...
Views: 841 - Why You Should Stop Consuming Aspartame - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Vinnie StevensIn a world of processed foods and artificial ingredients, toxins and chemicals can easily accumulate in the body. These built-up chemicals can lead to obesity, heart disease, migraines, high blood pressure, and diabetes, among many other ailments. Because people are now understanding the ...
Views: 705 - What is Better for Your Health: Buttermilk or Yogurt: Explaining the Difference - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2016 from Julie DohertyThis is a question that is often asked when working with my clients to improve their diets Nutrition plays a vital role to your overall health, not to mention prevention of disease and premature deterioration of your body. It can at times be quite confusing. However if we go back to basics ...
Views: 1204 - How To Understand Nutrition Labels - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2016 from Vinnie StevensAre you struggling to understand all those difficult terms on nutrition labels? Fear not because you are not alone. Saturated fat, trans fat, partially hydrogenated oils, caboxymethylcellulose, sodium hexametaphosphate, maltodextrin…it’s all just too much to take in. We want to help you ...
Views: 983 - What is the Secret to Staying Lean? Yet still Eating Rice & Noodles - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Julie DohertyYou know the old saying "Variety is the Spice of Life". This comes too with the food we eat. Do you sometimes find it difficult, with all the controversy around the foods we eat. If you have read any of my blogs around nutrition and diet, you will know that I am a "Foodie". I love my ...
Views: 1206 - Don't Go Nuts On Nuts - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Vinnie StevensSo you made the choice to eat healthier and started snacking on nuts to sustain yourself between meals. Whether or not you did this because of a cleanse or a new plant-based diet, snacking on nuts is much better for you than eating that usual bag of chips. Although you made a positive dietary ...
Views: 768 - Can Vegetables Power Your Cells - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Vinnie StevensPeople have been reaping the benefits of superfoods like bok choy, kale, mustard greens, and broccoli for some time now. They provide the body with high amounts of fiber, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, but could they be doing more than you think? Yes, and this is all due to chlorophyll. ...
Views: 731 - Foods to eat to love your gut - by Submitted on May 27, 2016 from Lynda EnrightIn last week’s blog I talked about why you should love your gut – all it does for you and how it impacts the health of your entire body. This week I want to give you some additional tips on categories of foods you can choose to help nourish your gut the best that you can. Two of the ...
Views: 947 - L Is for Leafy Greens - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Danielle VenHuizen"Eat more leafy greens!" Do you hear that all the time? Or is it just me? Seems like a saying that just won't go away. I know we are always commanded by health gurus to eat this or eat that, but with leafy greens, I think there is a reason this mandate has stuck around. What are leafy greens ...
Views: 799 - 5 Ways To Boost Your Metabolism - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Vinnie StevensSome people just have faster metabolisms than others. It isn’t fair that one person can go through a pint of ice cream without gaining a single pound. Genetics play a huge role in one’s metabolism, the body’s engine that helps continually burn calories. At the end of the day, however, slow ...
Views: 649 - Vitamins and Minerals: Are You Getting Enough in Your Diet? - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed at graphics https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Maintaining a balanced diet is the best way to stay fit, have more energy, and most importantly stay healthy. Often times the reasoning behind a person’s desire to implement a healthier diet and more active lifestyle is to get ...
Views: 1252 - Vegetarians Beware! 31 Foods That Are Surprisingly Not Vegetarian - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Deciding to become a vegetarian is not as easy as substituting ISOPasta or other plant based protein sources for your previous poultry, beef, and fish selections. Sure that’s part of it, but there are so many other foods ...
Views: 1710 - High Energy Foods - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(also can be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) It seems that in this fast paced world we’re living in today, where all of the information you could possibly want is literally right at your fingertips, people are more confused than ever about basic human health. So ...
Views: 1504 - 4 Quick Tips For A Healthy Start to Your Day - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) What you do in the morning when you first wake up, sets the tone for the rest of the day. Begin your day with a healthy start and you set yourself up for a healthy day. But knowing how to wake up on the right side of the ...
Views: 961 - 4 New Healthy Habits To Drastically Improve Your Life - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Evan Borneman(article can be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/healthy-habits-to-improve-your-life/) Have you ever sat back and wondered what made you different than the people you see out running on your morning commute, or those leaving the gym while you’re heading in to your ...
Views: 1357 - Healthy Eating, It’s Easier Than You Think - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Evan Borneman(article can be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/healthy-eating-its-easier-than-you-think/) Counting Calories Doesn’t Always Equal Healthy Eating Changing the way in which you’ve been eating for your entire life can be a daunting task. Trying to count calories, and ...
Views: 1331 - Health is Wealth - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Evan Borneman(article with graphics can be viewed at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/health-is-wealth/) The idea “health is wealth” is a fairly recent attitude shift. Today, we are more concerned than ever with our health, fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness. The trend in health consciousness ...
Views: 932 - The Best Exercises To Do on a Full-Body Cleanse - by Submitted on May 25, 2016 from Vinnie StevensOne of the most difficult things about cleansing your body (aside from being a bore at a potluck) is maintaining healthy energy levels. Most people are used to unhealthy, sugary, and caffeinated sources as pick-me-ups, or they rely on meat and salty snacks to power them through the day. All of ...
Views: 812 - GMO Foods: What Are They And Why Should You Care? - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/gmo-foods-what-are-they-and-why-should-you-care/) What does GMO mean? The acronym GMO stands for genetically modified organisms. GMO foods then, are foods whose DNA has been genetically altered by scientists to ...
Views: 1340 - Gardening: Healthy Garden, Healthy Self - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/gardening-healthy-garden-healthy-self/) Healthy living doesn’t just mean spending a few hours at the gym every week and watching what you eat. Living a healthy lifestyle is about incorporating healthy behaviors into every ...
Views: 960 - 24 Proven Coconut Oil Uses and Benefits - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Evan Borneman(can also be viewed at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/24-proven-coconut-oil-uses-and-benefits/) Unless you live under a rock, it’s likely that you’ve heard some buzz about how using coconut oil in your cooking is a healthy alternative to other types of cooking oils, fats, and butters. But ...
Views: 1208 - Mindful Being Course Interview with Nataša Pantović Buzzfeed - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2020 from Nataša PantovićWellness and Nutrition Author of 9 consciousness research books Nataša Pantović has told Buzzfeed that her latest personal development book called: Mindful Being towards Mindful Living Course, is about how ‘consciousness transforms into its golden possibilities’. While sitting and ...
Views: 2141(1 vote) - Conscious Eating - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHow conscious are you about what you eat? Do you really know what you are ingesting? Now at first thought, I am guessing that many will say that they are conscious. There are likely those that relate that to blessing or praying over their food. Then there are those that will say they are ...
Views: 1145 - The Foods You Think Are Healthy, But Aren't - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Vinnie StevensThere are a lot of foods out in the world that have been promoted as healthy, but they actually are not. Certain food products get advertised as healthy to make us believe they are good for us. The reality is that there are many unhealthy foods we perceive as “healthy.” Knowledge is power, so ...
Views: 760 - Magnesium: The Forgotten Mineral - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Vinnie StevensIf you haven’t been reaping the benefits of magnesium rich foods or supplements, then it’s time to start. Magnesium, believe it or not, is needed for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It’s the fourth most prevalent mineral in the body, half of it being stored in the bones and the other ...
Views: 802 - Figuring Out Phytochemicals - by Submitted on May 11, 2016 from Bonnie GillerWhen experts talk about the health benefits of foods, the word “phytochemicals” often appears. Unfortunately, many people don’t know what phytochemicals are or what they do. Phytochemical is a broad term for chemical compounds that naturally occur in nature, specifically, in fruits and ...
Views: 1056 - Anti Inflammatory Fruits With Many Health Benefits - by Submitted on May 08, 2016 from Josef BichlerThere are many anti inflammatory fruits that help people with joint ache, inflammation and arthritis. These fruits include: Avocado: It is considered as a very healthy fruit as it is very beneficial for your health in many ways. Avocados contain healthy fats that is very good for fat loss ...
Views: 702 - Ultimate Nutrition - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Project Management CompanionMuscle building and the food factor, in spite of the fact that one or two top atheles have made it to the top of their profession by eating more than their fair share of junk food, the serious athlete, or bodybuilder ready for competition must be disciplined about the foods they eat. Today this ...
Views: 1063 - Anti Inflammatory Vegetables To Help Reduce Joint Pains Everywhere - by Submitted on May 01, 2016 from Josef BichlerInflammation is the first response of our body's immune system that facilitates the healing process. The classical signs of inflammation include redness, swelling and pain that are as a result of an infection or hurting yourself. Uncontrolled inflammation just like in rheumatoid arthritis can ...
Views: 734 - Fruit and Veggies Do’s and Don’ts - by Submitted on May 01, 2016 from Bonnie GillerApril showers bring May flowers – which means more fruits and veggies! Between Earth Day, Garden Week, Zucchini Bread Day, Mushroom Day, and Garlic Day, April was jam packed with opportunities to make the most out of your produce and your health. And now that it’s May, we can enjoy this season’s ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Eat Right After Exercise, Get Better Results - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2016 from Dave SmithArticle Source: schoolofcalisthenics.com Post-workout nutrition can be a bit of a complicated topic. Some research studies say that you should have your meal/shake immediately after your workout. Other studies say that you have a 45-minute window. And other studies say that you can refuel any ...
Views: 916(1 vote) - 4 Kids' Lunch Ideas That Will Surprise and Delight - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from Anica OaksLunch is a meal that can be rather boring for children. They might eat a sandwich or a bowl of soup just to get enough energy for the rest of the day. You can make lunch exciting with a few different recipes that are healthy and tasty. Skewers What child doesn't like being able to pick up ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Are There Benefits to Coconut Sugar Vs Cane Sugar? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Julie DohertyWe are living in times now that it is vitality important to become mindful about what we are eating and why? It is not difficult to see that what we are eating is causing enormous health problems to both Adults and Children. This is so crazy when we supposed live in a modern society, with ...
Views: 1879 - 10 Super Foods to Eat This Spring - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Danielle VenHuizenWarmer weather is gradually arriving (at least to us in Seattle!) and many of you, like myself, are likely starting to shift your eating. Heavy stews and fortifying soups are on their way out in place of lighter fare with seasonal produce. Personally, I always find this time of year that I've ...
Views: 929 - Eat Foods That Are Anti Inflammatory To Curb Arthritis - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Josef BichlerArthritis (joint pain and swelling) is a painful condition that plagues many people, over 50 million sufferers in the United States alone. Joint pain can present itself in many forms including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid (juvenile and adult), spondyloarthroathies (i.e., ankylosing spondylitis, ...
Views: 692 - Juice cleanse health benefits, juicing diet recipes to detox your body at home - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneJuice cleanses can offer numerous health benefits, so if you’re trying to find a way to boost your health we have many juicing diet recipes that can help detox your body at home. But first, let’s sort out whether juice cleanses work and whether you should do a juice cleanse. To start, let’s ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Simple & Healthy Breakfast Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Julie DohertyAs you may or may not be aware -Breakfast is the most important meal of the day Breakfast gives you the much needed energy and mental boost for the day. However quite often it can be tricky, getting ready for work, getting the kids ready for school. So often a what is thought easy option ...
Views: 1153 - But I CAN’T eat healthy! It’s too expensive! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Lisa BakerIt certainly seems that way, doesn’t it? It’s easy to purchase canned goods, boxed pasta meals, frozen burritos, and get quite a cart-full within budget. But what if you are wanting to be healthy, or have health concerns that require you to eat differently? Food is what our bodies are made ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Travel Is A Trip-Take Health Goals on the Road - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Michelle StewartTravel is a tremendous experience which can be exciting, enriching, and exasperating. And sometimes the challenge of getting to the destination can totally blow your efforts to focus on a healthy lifestyle. As my clients share their travel plans with me, we talk about eating well wherever they ...
Views: 777 - The Road to Relief from IBS - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2016 from Bonnie GillerDid you know that irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is the most common functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder worldwide? Roughly 9-23% of the world’s population is affected by IBS and it affects roughly 10-15% of the American population. Many people are unaware that they have IBS until ...
Views: 984 - Top 6 Anti Inflammatory Spices To Relieve Inflammation - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2016 from Josef BichlerInflammation is an immune response of the body which helps in the healing process. But, there also comes a time when it can get out of control and damage the body. Words that end in "-itis" indicates inflammatory problems. Inflammation can produce even the most chronic diseases which include ...
Views: 640 - Using Foods That Are Anti Inflammatory To Treat Arthritis - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2016 from Josef BichlerIf you have pain in your joints and are facing trouble in moving around, you could be suffering from arthritis. It is a joint disorder caused due to inflammation of joints. When we talk about pain, the first cure that comes in our mind is painkillers. Painkillers like ibuprofen or Advil have ...
Views: 641 - Spring Forward With Fruits and Vegetables - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Michelle StewartNow that you've finished up the big meal from the Spring holiday, let's get the folks who strayed from their best laid "healthy" eating plan back on track. In this season of fresh tender vegetables and richly flavored fruits, these food groups come with plenty of the right stuff. Diets rich in ...
Views: 850 - Health Benefits of Garlic - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Nadia BimaIn the past times, it was suggested that garlic could cure everything from a simple cold to the deadly plague. Down the centuries, this simple but super food has been used in Phytotherapy (herbal medicine). Modern science, however discarded some of its acclaimed healing properties, but a ...
Views: 1514 - 10 Tips for Eating Nutritiously on the Run - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Bonnie GillerEveryone seems to be in a rush these days. There’s very little downtime for anything, including eating! Although I don’t necessarily advise take-out, there are some days that you just have to. Not everyone has the time or luxury to make their own meal at home every day. However, let’s face ...
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