One of the reasons why I use Stevia as a sweetener in my supplements is that other than the preference of taste there isn’t any known downside to stevia in terms of health. As far as I have seen, there isn’t any negative impact on blood sugar, cancer, digestion or immunity. In fact, pre-clinical studies […]
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Community: The key to reaching your fitness goals
If you desire fitness to be a natural part of your life, then it is going to be crucial that you get into a community with likeminded people who already have an established fitness routine. If hitting the gym, doing a home HIT workout, going for a walk is not part of your routine, then […]
Exercise: Keep it simple
What is the best exercise? How do I get the most out of my exercise? Often exercise is complicated to the point that people completely stop exercising because they fear they may be doing it wrong. I am about to clear this up for you. All exercise and physical activity have benefits. However, there is […]
Are artificial sweeteners making you fat?
What if I told you that artificial sweeteners like sucralose, Splenda, aspartame, sweet n low, NutraSweet were actually increasing your risk of fat accumulation. Crazy right? I mean we are told by the American Diabetic Association that zero-calorie sweeteners don’t count and if you are macro counting for weight loss, there are no carbs in […]
11 Thoughts for Holiday Health Accumulation
1. Know your boundaries. Do not wait until the meal, dessert, alcohol, late-night is upon you to decide what your boundaries are on the path of health accumulation. Make your decision now. How you are going to respond, what are you going to do when presented with tempting food or drinks? 2. When making desserts, strongly […]
Parkinson’s Disease Prevention with the Elite Eight
Parkinson’s Disease is devastating. Most of the time when patients come in with Parkinson’s they have already been battling it for a number of years. I often wonder what they were like, how they moved, the energy they had before Parkinson’s set in. If you have Parkinson’s or know somebody who has it, you have seen the […]
Does the iron ring test work?
The most reliable method of assessing iron deficiency is with a blood test to check serum ferritin status. Many people on social media are suggesting that if you rub a gold ring on your skin and a black mark appears that you are anemic and should get your blood levels checked. Though it is safe […]
Periorbital dark circles can be a sign of iron deficiency
Are the dark circles under your eyes caused by iron deficiency? Dark circles and iron deficiency, many times go hand-in-hand. This is because without adequate iron, the body is unable to properly circulate oxygen. Hemoglobin the protein that transports oxygen on red blood cells breaks down when there is insufficient iron. This breakdown of hemoglobin causes […]
Top 10 Iron Rich foods Every Pregnant Woman Needs
Iron is essential for metabolism, growth, optimal cell to cell communication, and the creation of hormones and connective tissue. Human life cannot continue without adequate iron, let alone support the development and maturation of a baby in the womb. The following are excellent sources of iron that you will want to make a regular part of […]
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Health
As you have likely noticed, anxiety, ADHD, and depression are skyrocketing amongst our youth. Children are being medicated at an earlier and earlier age. This creates countless developmental issues across the board, from cognitive impairment, decreased relationship capacity, inability to meet physical growth expectations, to increased risk of suicide and helplessness. This does not have […]
