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
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Why Should You Try Food Journaling?
I started food journaling this last year. I was on one of those New Year health kicks and wanted to start dieting and keeping track of my calories. A friend of mine introduced me to an app called MyPlate. It’s… read more
Bring Balance with Yoga
It is a given that there will be times where we feel anxious, stressed or overwhelmed about events happening in our life. Anxiety is one of the most common mental illnesses in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults or 18.1%… read more
Healthy Happy Hour: Try A Kombucha Mule!
Welcome to Healthy Happy Hour! Here, we take classic cocktail recipes and add a healthy twist! Try this interesting twist on a classic Moscow mule that we like to call the "Kombucha Mule!" KOMBUCHA MULE Kombucha is a probiotic that… read more
Get 10,000 Steps In a Day – the Easy Way!
10,000 seems to be the magic number... when it comes to steps, of course. Now, every fitness tracking watch and app pushes us to get to that 10,000 steps mark, but sometimes it just seems impossible – especially for those… read more
Is Activated Charcoal Actually Safe to Ingest?
From black lemonade to charcoal lattes, activated charcoal has become a trendy addition to the menus of cafes and juice bars. This “black magic” has gained popularity due to its purported detoxing abilities. However, does it really live up to… read more
At-Home Ab Workouts for Every Skill Level
Your core is made up of muscles in the abdomen and lower back. These muscles are vital to posture, injury prevention and general musculoskeletal health. Luckily, the core is one of the easier muscle groups to work out at home… read more
King Kettlebell: Kettlebell Exercises for Everyone!
The kettlebell is one of the most versatile pieces of exercise equipment on the planet. When people ask me what they should purchase for their home routines, it is my first recommendation. Kettlebell exercises can be beneficial for different parts… read more
How to Make Your Home a Happier Place
Your home is your sanctuary, or at least, it should be. After a long and strenuous day, you should be able to retire in an atmosphere that exudes calmness and peace. Your home should be a place where you feel… read more
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