Let’s face it, some days, just making it to lunchtime feels like a marathon. Whether it’s the 3 p.m. slump or the morning fog that just won’t lift, low energy can sneak in and derail your focus, mood and motivation.… read more
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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
Summer’s Hidden Health Danger is Right on Your Table!
When temperatures reach their peak in the summertime, it’s usually synonymous with more backyard barbecues, dips in the pool and weekend road trips, but there’s something else you may encounter this season: heat-induced health dilemmas. Bug bites, dehydration, summer colds… 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
A Look at History’s Most Bizarre Diets
You’ve probably heard about some of the crazy fad diets that people have sworn by in the past hundred years. Your parents and grandparents and even great grandparents may have tried these diets to lose weight. You’ve likely wondered how… read more
Ted Talks: Sorry if My Sweat Horrifies You
Last night, I attended an event that required a suit. One friend saw me and said, “Are you ok?” Another said, “Did you run here?” I knew my brow was dripping faster than a coffee maker, and my head hair… read more
How a Fitness Community Can Help You Reach Your Goals
The start of a new year often comes with renewed intentions of better health and more frequent exercise. Many people have visions of unwavering motivation and crushing workout goals but without a solid plan and commitment, the reality often falls… read more
Ted Talks: One Small Switch Made All the Difference
For me, fall usually leads to a fail. Every year, it’s my busiest time at work, so three things typically happen: I let my schedule get in the way of my workouts, I let my stress talk me out of… read more
Eye Health as You Age
So, the saying goes, “the eyes are the windows to the soul.” Unfortunately, those “windows” may become blurry over time as our eyes age just like the other parts of our bodies. Those with existing vision problems may notice these… read more
Bacon Grease Container Giveaway!
Every Southern kitchen needs a bacon grease container. Bacon grease can be used as an amazing substitute for butter or oils when cooking for added flavor! But, storing it can be troublesome. So, we thought we would giveaway one of… read more
