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Sleep Hygiene Checklist
Sleep is critical for our health. While one bad night’s rest may put you in a bad mood, where a not-hot-enough coffee equates to THE END OF THE WORLD, what we’ve really got to pay attention to is what happens to our bodies when we’re chronically sleep-deprived. In come heart disease, weight gain and diabetes,…
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Recover From New Years’ Resolution Setbacks
It can take up to three months to create a new habit. When we waver during that period, it can be hard to get back on track. We’re here to help!
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How To Balance Work And Play
Our jobs are more time-consuming than ever. So how do we balance work and play? Here are 5 simple things you can do from your office to get started.
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Q&A: What is OMAD and is it healthy?
Q: What is OMAD and is it healthy? A: OMAD means One Meal A Day. The “One Meal a Day” diet is gaining popularity for its simplicity and supposed benefits. The premise behind this eating plan is that you eat one meal a day—ONE meal, that’s it! You have a 1-hour eating window, where you…
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The Truth About Superfoods
The term “superfood” has taken on a life of its own. Superfoods are commonly defined as “a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.” They consist primarily of dark green leafy vegetables, berries, fish, nuts, healthy oils (e.g. olive oil or avocado oil), and a few other nutrient power-houses. What is…
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Q&A: How do I stay safe and cool when hiking in the summer heat?
Q: I am aching to go hiking and get out of the house, but it’s hot out. How do I stay safe and cool when hiking in the summer heat? A: Exercising outdoors has multiple health benefits including a 30% increase in calorie burn (compared to the same exercise and exertion indoors), a lowering of…
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Cedar Plank Salmon with Grilled Asparagus
This Cedar Plank Salmon and Grilled Asparagus recipe is a wonderful, healthy, summer grilling option—simple, easy to prep, and packed full of nutrients.
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Q&A: What is inflammation, and how do I reduce it?
Q: What is inflammation, and how do I reduce it? A: Acute inflammation is a natural healing and protection response from our immune system. Think of your ankle swelling from an accidental roll on the tennis court. The body floods the joint with plasma and immune repair cells to inhibit movement so the soft tissue…
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How To Reset Your Health In 48 Hours
It’s perfectly understandable that spending an entire week eating healthfully, hiking through lush nature, sleeping well, exercising, and detoxifying will do wonders for your mind and body. But you might be shocked to hear that with the right strategy and a little bit of motivation, you can make a profound impact on your health in…
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Q&A: What is a benchmark workout?
Q: What is a benchmark workout and is it important? A: You’ve probably heard of the term benchmark. Whether it be CrossFit and maintaining a WOD, achieving a lower boy fat percentage on a body composition analysis, or a fitness test compromising of a series of bodyweight exercise repetitions to complete according to age/sex, benchmarks…