The holidays are a busy time, and it can be hard to stay consistent with your workout routine between visits with family, shopping, school performances and travel. This year, spice up your holiday workouts with a fun twist! You’ve almost… read more
Lindsey Johnson
Understanding Your Blood Sugar Numbers
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and the perfect opportunity to get educated about your personal diabetes risk. One important piece of the puzzle is knowing your blood sugar numbers. How is Blood Sugar Tested? There are many ways to test… read more
Unlocking the Mystery of Crystals
Crystals, once seen primarily in metaphysical shops or among stereotypical fortune tellers, are seeping into mainstream American culture. Crystals can now be found in various types of jewelry, room decorations and even as the stones themselves in stores like Walmart… read more
When is the Best Time to Workout?
It’s time to hit the gym - or is it? Will you have greater gains if you go first thing in the morning? Lose more weight if you sweat after work? Does time of day even matter? Each individual has… read more
The “Skinny” on Fad Diets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 42.5% of American adults fit the criteria for obesity, or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. When including the population that is either overweight (BMI of 25.0-29.9) or… read more
The Most Nutritious Ways to Prepare Your Vegetables
Raw vegan diets - those that consist exclusively of plant-based foods eaten raw and not heated to more than 118 degrees - have gained popularity in recent years as a way to maintain nutrients for better health. But is raw… read more
What’s Hot in Wellness: European Edition
Wellness practices have gained traction in the U.S. in recent years but many Americans view wellness rituals as “woo woo” and a little too unusual to try. In other parts of the world, wellness practices and rituals are ingrained in… read more
Utilizing Contact with Natural Elements to Improve Wellness
Grounding, also sometimes known as earthing, is a wellness practice that involves direct physical contact with the Earth’s surface or elements. While this may sound like a trendy health habit, emerging scientific research suggests that grounding may offer measurable health… read more
Rucking: The New Outdoor Adventure
Rucking has become a popular fitness activity in recent years. Many associate it with elite competitors but rucking is an activity that is accessible to nearly everyone. In fact, you’ve almost certainly done it in everyday life without thinking of… read more
Living With Shin Splints
Shin splints are a relatively common injury that can cause considerable pain. Who gets them, how do you prevent them, and how do you treat them? “Shin splints are the common term for two separate overuse conditions of the lower leg:… read more
