Health and Fitness

Our bodies are genetically programmed to sleep for at least a third of our lives. This is where healthy living starts, and it’s also the foundation of a wise lifestyle. The factors that determine the quality of a person’s sleep are called sleep hygiene…

Did you know that heart disease can be reversed through those same lifestyle changes, especially proper nutrition? It may be hard to believe, but according to published studies, it’s true. Your diet impacts your health directly…

So you’ve decided to start running. I’m assuming you’re in good physical condition and injury free. Running is an excellent choice as it is one of the best cardio exercises for burning calories and strengthening the heart. You’re aware that other…

No matter our age, it’s hard not to think about how 5 or 10 fewer pounds might make us happy. It can mean the difference in a dress size. It can be a boost to self-esteem. It can mean a compliment from an observant friend or spouse…

There’s plenty of research out there to tell us that the cumulative effects of sitting, either at a desk all day or because of a sedentary lifestyle, can have a negative impact on our health. A 2014 study by Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic…

Some of us, when we were younger, did amazing things with our bodies. We danced ballet, ran marathons, climbed mountains, gave birth. As my friend Marcie says, “We know stuff!” Although some of us may no longer be as active as we once were…

Have you been struggling with an autoimmune condition for years? Have you seen several doctors, trying desperately to find a solution, only to end up with a 2nd or even a 3rd autoimmune diagnosis? Have you always wondered…

If you’ve never done a proper cleanse, the answer is most likely yes. In the U.S., we’re exposed to over 85,000 toxins, chemicals, and pesticides. The stronger and healthier our liver, kidneys, bowels, skin, and lungs, the more efficiently they can remove these toxins…

The reason women over 60 struggle to make healthy eating choices is because the solution to “fixing” eating sets you up for failure. Attempts to eat less, eliminate “bad” foods and tightly control what goes in your mouth are the hallmarks…

Every year, millions of Americans face problems with their mental health. It affects people of all ages, genders, races, and socio-economic backgrounds. A mental illness is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder, other than a developmental or substance use disorder. Perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been an “explosion” in mental illness over […]