Where’s The Beet? Contributed by: Carol Kline Beet roots contain nutrients that may help lower your blood pressure, fight cancer and inflammation, boost your stamina, and support detoxification. The green leafy tops are equally, if not more, nutritious with nutrients that may strengthen your immune system, support brain and bone health, and more. In addition, …
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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 …
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The KOMBUCHA Kraze!
The KOMBUCHA Kraze! Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, B.A., NCSF-CPT I am the first to admit this is one of my favorite fads in the Health/Fitness industry. But is it a good fad? Kombucha has been around for at least a couple thousand of years in Asia and other countries. Because it’s fermented, you get billions …
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, …
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Take Charge of Your Health
Take Charge of Your Health Contributed by: Michael Devon, B.A., NASM-CPT If you feel like trying to eat healthy and working out regularly are too hard in today’s society, then you would be correct. As technology continues to save us time by making everyday tasks, like driving to work instead of having to walk, easy …
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 …
Pumpkin Spice… Everything
Pumpkin Spice… Everything Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS It’s that time of year again when all you see is “Pumpkin Spice” everywhere. It began with the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) in 2003 from Starbucks, and the trend has only grown from there. So what exactly is pumpkin spice? Oddly enough, most pumpkin spice …
Therapeutic Benefits of Mint
Therapeutic Benefits of Mint Contributed by: Carol Kline Mint is a great herb to add to any healthy dish for added flavor and nutrients. Mint is also used to treat and manage a variety of other health issues and by simply adding some mint to your meals or beverages you can help: Relaxes musclesFight stressTreats …
Calm Your Breath, Calm Your Mind
Contributed by: Kimberly BlacK, 200YT Calm Your Breath, Calm Your Mind Stress is everywhere! Different stressors affect people different ways and we can see this stress in our daily lives. Whether it’s on our drive to work, or dealing with a work deadline, or even the news we see on TV, its all over! How …
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 …