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Treating ADHD without medication
Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD? Before you put your child on Ritalin, a compound that has marked similarities to amphetamines and actions consistent with watered down cocaine, try a nutrition-based therapy. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) does...
How to get a good night of sleep
A house that is never cleaned, is like a body chronically deprived of sleep. Sleep cleanses, refreshes, organizes and regenerates our mind and body. However, for many sleep is allusive and not as easy to come by as counting sheep. That's why we're going to dive into...
Panic Attacks: What to do and how to stop them
There you are just trying to get a good night's sleep when your mind starts racing, your heart starts beating fast, you can sense the impending doom of a panic attack. Panic attacks are like your body's way of turning on the hazard flashers so that we'll take care of...
Get Fit Challenge: Simple Exercises to Increase Your Fitness
Most of us know that exercise is important for all aspects of our health, but the idea of getting fit, more than just taking a walk at lunch; can seem intimidating or downright unnecessary. You might be thinking, "what kind of exercises would I need to do or how long...
Protein for Fat Loss
Did you know that protein, among many other benefits, can help you lose fat? Before you run out and stock up on bacon; let’s talk about what kind of protein is best. Clean protein includes: grass-fed beefpasture-raised eggsnutsseedsbeans organic turkeyorganic...
How to Prevent the Common Cold and Flu
Are you tired of being a magnet for the common cold or flu? Let’s talk about how we can prevent the common cold and flu. Here we go… 1. Stay Hydrated Hydrated mucous membranes make it very difficult for viruses and bacteria to adhere to our nasal passages, mouth and...
Vitamin C and Collagen: How to get the best results for your body.
Before you start adding collagen to your smoothie or making bone broth a regular part of your diet; here’s what you need to know to see the best results in your connective tissues (skin, joints, digestive tract, hair). Did you know that on average after the age of 20,...
Stop Event Dieting – Start Daily Living
Have you heard the term "skinny fat"? It's used to describe people who are skinny, but don't have any muscle tone. I don't think anyone sets out to be a poster child for "skinny fat" but this is what happens when we crash diet or try a miracle pill to lose...
Have you found your WHY?
Have you ever met someone who just seems perpetually motivated? It can be easy to make excuses as to why we may not be as driven as someone else. Excuses, however valid they may be, are not a permission slip for failure. In fact, there's a common thread...
Protein Powders – The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
With protein powders everywhere these days, it’s easy to get drawn in to the flashy labels. Unfortunately, most protein powders are not as great as they seem! Just because it says organic and natural, doesn’t mean anything. Why Take Protein: Athletes - easy to get...