Keys Factors That Cause Aging Skin

Keys Factors That Cause Aging Skin There’s a sweet saying that goes, “Wrinkles are engraved smiles.” Aging points to increased wisdom, memories, and experiences of long life. Although ‘youth is wasted on the young’, our society has a fear of aging and the physical characteristics associated with it. For instance, women as young as 20 […]

A Breath of Fresh Air: 4 Ways to Protect Yourself From Air Pollution

Let the clean air blow the cobwebs from your body.  Air is medicine. Lillian Russell Tweet Food, water, air. Each is necessary for our body to function. When we go to the grocery store, we often consider which foods to buy for a healthy diet. Or purchase a new water bottle on Amazon to stimulate […]

Chronic Anxiety is the Smoke Alarm in your Life

I listened to an interesting podcast featuring Dr. John Delony, a bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He has two PhDs and decades of experience in counseling, crisis response, and higher education. This podcast was primarily about his personal experience but he outlines some steps on healing from […]

3 Simple Hacks For Managing Your Blood Sugar

You just finished lunch. You grabbed a sandwich, an apple, and a bottle of OJ from a local spot with coworkers, but as you sit down at your desk, you feel groggy. Your mind is hazy, perhaps you’re even a bit irritable. Maybe part of you even wishes you lived in a European country where […]

Drinking Alcohol: Understanding Organic, Biodynamic & Natural

Organic. Biodynamic. Natural. As you peruse the beer, wine, and liquor sections of your local grocery store, you may start noticing terms like these. Organic sounds familiar, but what is biodynamic? Or natural? These are all terms which describe processes used for making the beverage, and some of them can make for healthier alcohol options. […]

The Connection Between Oral Health and Chronic Disease

I listened to a podcast featuring Dr. Mark Burhenne, a functional dentist and author of the book 8-Hour Sleep Paradox – about sleep apnea. He is the host of the resource site called “Ask the Dentist” where you can find a functional dentist near you and also get information on good dental health. In the […]

4 Tips on Managing Alcohol Hangovers

“I’ve always taken my hangovers as a consequence, not as punishment” John Steinbeck Tweet “One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor!” Many of us have unfortunately been there: one drink turns into too many drinks, and the next day, you’re left with a throbbing headache, aches and pains, and a poor mood that no amount […]

5 Tips for Banishing Acne – From the Inside Out

5 Tips for Banishing Acne – From the Inside Out Grumbling in your stomach signals hunger. Tightness in your legs signals a need for a stretch. Pain in your low back signals potential injury. These are all common mechanisms through which your body alerts you of a need. Did you know that acne is a […]

Protecting Yourself From Heatstroke – 5 Tips for Staying Cool

Protecting Yourself From Heatstroke – 5 Tips for Staying Cool If you’re a fan of the TV show ‘Survivor’, you’ve probably seen some of the strongest contestants across seasons get toppled down by one common foe: the heat. In these scenarios, they’re doing intricate, muscle-exerting challenges in places with high temperatures like Cambodia and Brazil. […]

Powering Your Powerhouses: Fighting Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Powering Your Powerhouses: Fighting Mitochondrial Dysfunction Science curricula and course requirements have changed throughout the years, but chances are you remember one core tenet: “The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell.” And it’s a mighty fact! Mitochondria power the cells and provide them with energy. But did you know, on a larger scale, mitochondria […]