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Ugh. Stress. You know the feeling: you spill your coveted cup of coffee just as you get to work, your sales pitch doesn’t go the way you planned, and the traffic home couldn’t be worse. We all experience stress from time to

How much fish have you reeled into your diet lately? The fish in the sea everyone’s been telling you about is no cliché—metaphorically and literally, there are in fact plenty of fish to go around the world. But out of all

It’s a latte more than seasonal spice. Okay, be honest. How many pumpkin spice lattes have you had so far this season? (It’s alright if you said every day. We understand.) Next time before you sip that PSL, however, ask yourself:

Congratulations! You have completed the first step to becoming healthier! Deciding to make a change can be one of the hardest but most rewarding things you will do in your life. Taking small manageable steps is the best way to ensure

The Big Island is truly a place unlike any other with its three active volcanos, green and black sand beaches and majestic waterfalls. Recently I visited Hawaii and was amazed by what I learned. Although I probably won’t move

Having a solid foundation is just as vital for building a stable, dynamic house, as it is for building a strong and vibrant body. We thrive on numerous vitamins, minerals, enzymes, macro-nutrients and other nutrients to sustain

Inflammation. The culprit for most disease states, is actually a good thing. Woah…Wait…What?! That’s right! Inflammation is a good thing. Now, I say this with a HUGE but, on the end of it. Inflammation is your

The monotony of our daily schedules can get the best of us sometimes.  Exercise serves not only as an outlet, but an excellent self-care method to temporarily remove us from our stressors!  Moving our bodies not only distracts

Even as someone in a health profession, I get a little tired of hearing “follow these simple steps to health”. One can get sick of hearing do this and do that, yet never feeling like any of it is doable. Let me tell you something…HEALTHY

A friend once stated to me, while we were on our evening walk in the crisp October air, that all she had to eat was a half a box of cheez-its and take a multi vitamin and still be healthy with the occasional exercise of bungee fitness.

We often desire weight loss for the outcome of increasing our physical attractiveness but there are more important reasons to shed excess weight. Among other complications, excess body weight increases our risk of type II diabetes,

The herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, they heal in a few weeks but the virus remains. (1) Typically over time people experience fewer outbreaks. The NIH recommends trying to avoid getting a sunburn or stress because it can

A 2015 study found an association between high blood levels of vitamin C (from eating fruits and vegetables) and a reduced risk of coronary artery disease and death from any cause. Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,

According to a study published in Psychiatry Research, when paired up, yogurt and pickles (both fermented, probiotic-containing foods), may play a protective role against social anxiety. The study surveyed over 700 young adults

For some people it happens by accident and others’ make a plan and yet there are still some that, even with all the planning and wishing, spunky semen and exquisite eggs seem to be more of a dream than a reality. These four factors

Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. This occurs as a result of a build up of bacteria after a cold or from allergies or some sinus irritant. Sinus infections can last for a short period of time or re-occur and become chronic.

Keeping the teeth you have in your mouth starts with healthy gums. Many Americans’ have gingivitis or periodontitis, which are different stages of gum disease. Our mouths are teeming with bacteria that form plaque on teeth, brushing

Maybe you already knew why vegetables are good for you and now you are even more inspired, or maybe that article taught you something new, either way, knowing is only half the battle. It isn’t the why, it is the how where we often

Cluster headaches, tension headaches and sinus headaches are common and most people have experienced one at some time in their life. Migraines are similar to headaches but more severe and come on suddenly with strong pain usually

Being stressed out is commonly understood to be a perceived pressure combined with a physical response. The physical response is a mixture of hormones and chemical messengers resulting in changes in our blood pressure, metabolism

Countless research studies have shown us that too much sugar in our diet may increase our risk of heart disease as a complication of diabetes or obesity.  However, a new study recently published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine