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Are you getting enough B?

Vitamin B deserves some love. This nutrient helps the body make energy from food, improves neurological functions and helps form the red blood cells that are responsible for carrying oxygen to your body’s tissues. Amazing, right? You might be wondering if you’re getting enough B. Here’s a good start to making sure you are: Stock your pantry and fridge full…

Himalayan Salt

Have you heard about Himalayan salt and other specialty or gourmet salts from ancient mineral deposits, that have become popular? Are you wondering, is it really better than sea salt or table salt? How does it benefit my body vs those other salts? Well, it is packed with some pretty amazing benefits, making it a wonderful alternative to table salt and…

I Am Grateful For Today

Certain times of the year seem to prompt us to be just a bit more grateful, to show our appreciation for others, to step outside of ourselves. That’s great. But shouldn’t we practice gratefulness all year long? The simple answer is yes. And here’s why: Better emotional health. People who show gratitude are less likely to feel depressed. Making an effort…

Heart Health

Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women. There are many risk factors that can contribute to developing heart disease. Some risk factors cannot be modified like age and family history. But others such as smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, eating fruits and vegetables, and high blood pressure are all modifiable by making healthier lifestyle…

Belly Fat?

Belly Fat? Blame Cortisol! Today you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t stressed out. It’s the nature of the crazy, rushed, chaotic world we live in. It seems like the daily to-do list never ends, right? Well, that stress affects your body. Adrenaline and cortisol, the fight-or-flight hormones put out by your adrenal glands, were originally designed to give…