Essential Oils for Cold, Flu, and Sinus Congestion Relief

Essential Oils for Cold, Flu, and Sinus Congestion Relief Contributed by: Kimberly Black, 200YT Cold and flu season is upon us and if over the counter medications aren’t your thing why not try a natural remedy? Essential oils are a fantastic and natural way to combat sinus infections, cough, colds, flu or just those winter …

Are You Talking to Yourself or Listening to Yourself?

Contributed by: Bethany Reynolds, AFAA-CPT, CI-GEL Are You Talking to Yourself or Listening to Yourself? One marker of your personal longevity, that you can’t measure with a blood test or a lab scan, is your self talk. The “negative” words you say to yourself can place you at a greater risk of early mortality. However, …

Weather Got You Feeling SAD?

Contributed by: Dustin Gonzalez, M.S., NASM-CPT Weather Got You Feeling SAD? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a combination of biological and mood disturbances typically occurring in the autumn and winter months. SAD is characterized by recurrent episodes of depression, hypersomnia, carbohydrate cravings and weight gain. About 5 percent of the U.S. population experiences SAD, with …

Burning Calories. Everyday!

Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, B.A., NCSF-CPT Burning Calories. Everyday! Fall weather might mean packing on the pounds for some, but don’t let that be you. Just because you wear heavier clothes and put on more layers, doesn’t mean you need to skip a workout or eat a huge meal. Did you know that by simply …