Top 4 Reasons Why Strength Training is Important After 35
Isn’t it funny how we start to fear our birthdays once we hit 30? We say to ourselves, Oh no, the end is near. The end of flawless skin, eating whatever we want, and having enough energy to stay up past 11 pm.
Let’s face it. The thought of old age can be downright scary for anyone! But the truth is you have more control over your health than you realize. Yes, your body will go through changes as you get older. But there are steps you can take to stay healthy and maintain your vitality well into your 30s, 40s and beyond.
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8 Tips to Help Manage a Gluten Allergy
Having a gluten allergy isn’t easy, especially if you’re like most people and have already fallen in love with carbs.
However, if you don’t learn how to manage your gluten allergy it can cause serious health concerns down the line. The good news is that in a world where gluten sensitivities are on the rise, there are many gluten-free options available.
Getting rid of gluten may be a struggle at first, but hang in there! When you’re having a weak moment, just think about how amazing you will feel after.
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Combat Mid-Afternoon Cravings with These Healthy Snacks
When you’re stressed at work, is a Snickers bar is your go-to coping mechanism? When you walk past the bakery on your lunch break, do you give in to temptation and buy the croissant?
Many of us struggle with mid-afternoon food cravings. Contrary to popular belief, cravings aren't a sign of weakness, and while it feels like we lack willpower, it’s just your body’s way of saying you need to refuel.
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Hormone Imbalances: Why You Should Consider Getting Tested
Feeling tired all the time? Do you notice a change in your mood or appetite? Is your libido lower than normal?
If you answered yes to any of these, you may be experiencing hormone imbalances. There are a wide variety of symptoms ranging from weight gain to low sex drive and difficulty sleeping.
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4 Things That Happen to Your Body After 30 (And What You Can Do About It)
While there’s no denying our bodies change with age, there are ways to stay healthy and strong. It all comes down to making smart lifestyle choices. Just look at Jennifer Lopez who turned 50 this year – a true testament to what taking care of yourself can do. So, don’t panic! You have much more control over your health than you realize.
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Gut Health Diet: The 4 Best Foods for Your Gut
The gut is filled with trillions of microbes that affect the way your body functions. From the way you store fat to controlling your appetite, these gut microbes play an important role in your overall health. Poor eating habits create a dangerous microbiota mix that can ultimately lead to serious health problems down the line.
But here’s the good news: even if you have made terrible eating choices for most of your life, your body can build a new microbiota in just one day! This is the power of having a gut-friendly diet
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Listen to Your Gut: What You Need to Know About Gut Health
It’s no secret that the way we eat is vital to our well-being. The problem is when we become obsessed with losing weight and counting calories to look good. By having this mentality, we forget about what’s really important: eating to feel good.
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6 Scientifically-Proven Ways to Manage Stress
You know the feeling when your heart beats faster, your muscles tighten and your breath quickens? That’s the stress response. Your brain sends a signal to your adrenal glands, which triggers the release of adrenaline and cortisol – hormones which prepare your body for “fight or flight.”
This can be helpful in times when you’re actually in danger, but your brain doesn’t know the difference between an actual threat and a perceived one. It’s wired to protect you, causing many of us to be on high alert more often than necessary.
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Why Sleep is Important for Weight Loss
Caught up in our busy, fast-paced lives we treat sleep as a luxury rather than a necessity. However, sleep deprivation can lead to major problems down the line - weight gain being at the top of the list.
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6 Ways to Stay Healthy at the Office
While we all know that we should make our health a priority, many of us fail to take action until stress, burnout or other health issues force us to change.
Why wait until you hit rock bottom? Why not be proactive and practice habits that will put you on the right track?
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How to Stay Motivated to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
The sad truth is this is an ongoing cycle for most people. In fact, did you know less than 10% of New Year’s resolutions are achieved? This is due to the fact that most resolutions are unrealistic and set us up to fail.
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