Reading Time: 3 minutes Most Americans don’t get enough exercise, and that includes kids, too. The rise of digital activities like TV, computers, tablets and smartphones, and video games has made it extremely easy to have fun while barely moving a muscle. Unfortunately, our health has suffered in the process. So what can we do? A good place to start is by finding ways … Read More
Eat These Best Foods for Eye Health Every Day
Reading Time: 3 minutes Your eyes are just like the rest of your body: they need good nutrition to thrive. Eating a balanced diet (along with reducing sun exposure) alone is good for your eyes, but below are some of the absolute best foods for eye health! Leafy Green Vegetables Dark, leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, collard greens, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, contain … Read More
Which Diet is Best for Your Heart?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States. That’s a scary statistic, but thankfully there’s a lot we can do to protect our tickers—like eating a healthy diet. But what exactly should we eat? Research has shown a certain way of eating is best for supporting heart health: a mostly plant-based, whole foods diet. For example, … Read More
Top Omega-3 Benefits for a Healthy Body and Brain
Reading Time: 3 minutes Omega-3s are amazing for supporting our minds, bodies and overall health! Maybe you’ve heard about omega-3s but aren’t sure where to get them or why they’re important. Below, we’ll answer the biggest questions about omega-3s and cover the top benefits of including them in your diet. What are Omega-3s? Omega-3s are known as essential fatty acids, meaning our bodies can’t … Read More
Time for a Sugar Detox? 5 Healthy Sugar Alternatives
Reading Time: 3 minutes Most of us tend to eat richer, sugary foods during the holiday months. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year all have their array of decadent sweets. While many of us have wholesome memories related to trick-or-treating or grandma’s cookies, the excess sugar doesn’t do us much good. According to Harvard Health, a diet high in sugar (25% or more of total … Read More
5 Lifestyle Changes for Healthier, Happier Skin
Reading Time: 3 minutes You’ve probably heard that our skin is the largest organ of the body! It not only protects our insides, but also covers the face we present to the world. Just like the rest of our body, how we live has a big impact on the appearance and function of our skin. We’ve talked about what helps acne in this post. … Read More
Always Tired? These Changes Could Help
Reading Time: 3 minutes We all feel low energy sometimes, but it’s a problem if feeling tired is a daily occurrence. While there are a number of reasons for tiredness and fatigue, some simple changes might help you feel more refreshed and energized once your head leaves the pillow and you start your day! Get More Sleep When we have a full life, we … Read More
Exercise for Successful Aging
Reading Time: 2 minutes Aging is an inevitable part of life; something we can’t control. But what we can control is how we feel as we age and the health aspects of it all. Here are some easy ways to help you enjoy the “golden years”: Simple Exercise Exercise is something we can always do, regardless of age or health status. Something as simple … Read More
Gotta Go Too Often?
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you are one of those folks who needs to urinate more frequently than most, there is a reason. Or let me say, many reasons. One of them could be an irritated bladder. Here are some of the stimulants that aggravate the bladder: sweet dried fruit; condiments, such as soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, mayo, because they contain acids or … Read More
Vitamin D: The “Sunshine” Vitamin
Reading Time: 2 minutes VITAMIN D is a fat-soluble vitamin known as the “sunshine” vitamin because the action of the sun’s ultraviolet rays converts a form of cholesterol present in the skin into vitamin D. This bodily transaction also drives home the point that you NEED cholesterol. Vitamin D, along with the minerals magnesium and boron, need to be present for the assimilation and … Read More