Posts Tagged ‘health’
BEST way to Get FIT!
Talk to 10 people and you’ll get 10 different opinions on the best way to get fit. One will tell you to attend an aerobics class. Another will swear by jogging. Yet another will tell you that dance and biking worked for them. The truth is that there’s really only one effective way to get fit. Before…
Read More5 Side Effects of Fat Loss
You know how every pharmaceutical commercial ends with a laundry list of possible side effects? The ailments that we could possibly experience if we take it are silently weighed against the possible benefits of the drug. Well, turns out that exercise and good nutrition also come with a laundry list of side effects… My hope…
Read MoreTake it with a Grain of Salt
~by Sheila Garcia (photo credit HERE) You consume sodium every single day, and that’s a good thing! Our bodies need the mineral sodium to help maintain water/electrolyte balance and blood volume. Unfortunately, as it’s often said, too much of a good thing (sodium in this case) can have negative effects on your health. A diet…
Read MoreYa Snooze, Ya Lose!
~by Sheila Garcia We all are the busiest person we know. Every one of us thinks so, and it may possibly be true in this day in age. With everything we have to juggle, plus finding that work-life balance, it is hard to get the suggested healthy amount of sleep every night. But, burning the…
Read MoreAlkalize to Synchronize
~By Sheila Garcia Spring is here, which means Daylight Savings – and it is time to synchronize your body to be it’s best! That could mean alkalizing. What is alkalizing? Is it even important to our health? Our diets? Our mindsets? ANYTHING?? During one of my health classes, I found out all about what it…
Read MoreRED & GREEN: The Holiday Colors That Can Kill You
~by Sheila Garcia For some time now, companies have been adding dyes to a slew of products including food, candies, drinks, toothpastes and shampoos. They do it because these dyes are cheaper, more stable and brighter than most natural colorings. But how safe are these chemicals? Could they be putting your family at risk? Red food coloring…
Read MoreInside Out!
~by Sheila Garcia What is chiropractic? And is it for you? And how does it compare to doctor care? The word “chiropractic” comes from the Greek words cheir (hand) and praxis (action), and simply means “done by hand.” Note that the word “chiropractic,” while a bit awkward, is the actual name of the profession. A…
Read MoreReaders – DIGEST!
~By Sheila Garcia For some of us, digestive discomfort has become a fact of life. We complain about everyday conditions like occasional gas, bloating and irregularity, and we just assume it’s something we can’t escape. Common digestive problems include heartburn/GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Symptoms may include…
Read MoreTHE SKINNY ON DIET SODA
~By Sheila Garcia DIET SODA. We drink it because the name alone lends itself to the idea that it will help make us “skinny”, or even that it is a “healthier option”. These soft drinks can even be marketed as ‘sugar-free’ or ‘zero calorie’. They are generally marketed toward health-conscious people, diabetics, athletes, and other…
Read MoreFOOD MYTH-BUSTERS
We’ve all heard the old wives’ tales, and maybe even read a misconception or two on social media that perpetuates a myth about food or nutrition. Some make sense or even seem reasonable. But what’s the real truth? It’s time to clean out your fridge, toss the food myths into the trash and replace them…
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