Earth Day is this Monday, April 22! This is a day prompting urgency for environmental education about the problems affecting our world as well as a global celebration of all the great things the Earth provides us with. Everyone could… read more
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Vitamins and Minerals 101: Learn the Benefits!
We see vitamin and mineral supplements in the store and think to ourselves, “I should probably buy these, but why?” It is normal to be skeptical about supplements and health trends that you don’t know much about, but taking vitamins… read more
Gym Etiquette 101: Do You Even Lift, Bro?
I recently went to the gym to get in a solid arm workout. It wasn’t too crowded, and everyone seemed to be following the unspoken rules. Until I went to use the pull-up machine and found a man breaking a… read more
How to Keep Your Brain Strong as You Age
As we get older, we change. Our bodies change, behaviors change and friend groups and social activities change. And, of course, our brains also change. With age, it is important to keep your brain strong and stimulated. Mental acuity, according… read more
Can Chicken Soup Help Fight Off a Cold?
Your nose is stuffy, your eyes are watering, your throat is scratchy, and all you want to do is stay in bed. You have a box of tissues on your nightstand, a full bottle of aspirin in the medicine cabinet… read more
How Often Should You Be Washing Your Hair?
You’ve probably heard it from your friends that you wash your hair too often. You’ve thrown out every excuse as to why you wash your hair on specific days of the week. But have you ever sat back and thought… read more
5 Healthy Smoothie Add-Ins to Try This Week
Need a quick fix after an intense workout? Whipping up the perfect protein smoothie blend will boost your mood and fuel your tired muscles. If your smoothies aren’t satisfying your stomach and your body, you might want to try these… read more
Why Is It So Important to Eat a Healthy Breakfast?
We all know the old saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” In my nutrition practice, I find close to 50% of patients are non-breakfast eaters. Some are adamant about their refusal to eat a healthy breakfast… read more
Local Spots to Workout in Gainesville (That Aren’t the Gym!)
Did you know that sunshine can stimulate your body to release the feel-good hormone serotonin? For many of us, our jobs require us to be inside all day, and it is amazing what a little fresh air can do for… read more
Roller Skating: Add Some Style And Spice To Your Cardio
Have you been looking for new ways to get outside and get active? If you're searching for something different when it comes to cardio, roller skating may be the answer. As someone with knee problems, I can't go on runs.… read more
