Nutrition

My “Glory Days” Plan To Get Back My Fitness

2019-09-24T02:10:27-04:00

Keeping on with the fitness theme this month… I want to share something personal. I’ve been “off track” with my fitness for years now. And I’m finally getting around to having a plan in place to get back into things.  What I’m remembering – and why this may be useful to you – is that it’s no small task.  There’s work, planning, and dedication that goes into it. Here’s the short list of what I’ve put in motion: *Got an accountability coach *I’m writing out my workout plan (with the help of a trainer) *Putting in my calendar the days and [...]

My “Glory Days” Plan To Get Back My Fitness2019-09-24T02:10:27-04:00

5 Rules For 100 Years of Quality Life

2019-08-13T12:47:42-04:00

My title today sounds ambitious, it’s true. But I’ve never been more convinced that anyone can enjoy vibrant health and a high standard of life throughout a full 100-year lifespan.  We’re taught to think that we’re born, we live, then we get a disease and we die.  It doesn’t have to be that way!  I’m not saying you can live forever.  But you can live up to your potential throughout ALL your years. And it doesn’t have to be that hard. Here are 5 simple rules for 100-years of healthy life: Eat well. Kick the SAD (Standard American Diet) out of [...]

5 Rules For 100 Years of Quality Life2019-08-13T12:47:42-04:00

Facts You Need to Know About Your Children’s Health

2019-07-31T11:29:16-04:00

Did you know that poor nutrition negatively impacts bone growth and overall physical development in children? Start young. That’s the secret to giving your children every possible advantage when it comes to their health. In honor of the imminent "back-to-school" wave just around the corner, here are three quick facts you should know: No soft drinks. Phosphorus in soft drinks (mostly the darker coloured ones; check the ingredients for phosphoric acid) can leech calcium out of kids’ bones and inhibit your child’s physical development.  I reference this when I talk to adults about getting older and posture influences over time (leeching [...]

Facts You Need to Know About Your Children’s Health2019-07-31T11:29:16-04:00

Drink this to boost energy, look younger, and get smarter

2019-06-04T22:02:36-04:00

If you're sometimes guilty of snacking when you don't need to, this natural appetite suppressant will help you curb your cravings. But that's not all... It can also: *Improve your energy *Increase your mental performance *Remove harmful toxins from your body *Develop healthier, younger looking skin *Reduce headaches and dizziness *Improve digestion By now you're thinking “what is it, and where can I get me some”?!!  The “magic elixir” you can (and must) drink for all of these health benefits is none other than good ‘ol H20!   Water gives you electrolytes, which contain charged ions that help the flow of [...]

Drink this to boost energy, look younger, and get smarter2019-06-04T22:02:36-04:00

4 Anti-Inflammatory Food Swaps

2019-05-21T15:17:53-04:00

Did you know that food allergies, digestive issues, and other inflammatory conditions can prevent you from burning fat and achieving the kind of health you want? Do you ever experience any of the following? *Difficulty falling asleep or sleep poorly *Hard time concentrating at points during the day *Achy joints *Sluggish energy *Seems hard to lose weight All could be symptoms of persistent inflammation.  And they are signs your immune system is reacting to a stressor.  Or it could be caused by a cocktail of emotional stress, medications, environmental pollutants, inadequate sleep or nutrition, and dehydration. One book I highly recommend [...]

4 Anti-Inflammatory Food Swaps2019-05-21T15:17:53-04:00

I had a meltdown last week

2019-02-19T11:56:25-05:00

A couple of weeks ago my wife got sick.  I mean this was the worst cold she’s had in about eight years – sneezing, heavy-duty dry cough, the whole nine.  About a week later my son got sick, too.  Poor little guy got it bad, with fever, even a double ear infection.   I had to step up.  So I double-dosed my USANA vitamins to keep the ol’ immune system a-humming and took on some additional parenting duties.  Add to that I skipped a few lunches to do some outreach here in the community.  It was tiring, but fulfilling. Next, I had to [...]

I had a meltdown last week2019-02-19T11:56:25-05:00

How to Build a Strong Foundation for Your Health

2019-01-08T19:46:27-05:00

Building a strong health foundation in your life is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Once your health is in check, everything else falls into place. It’s easier to meet deadlines at work, have energy for your family, and to feel good in the all through the day, not just in the mornings. When you suffer from poor posture, don’t get quality sleep, eat processed foods, and lack regular exercise, everything starts to fall apart. You end up feeling tired all of the time, your digestion is poor, and you likely end up with body pains. It’s [...]

How to Build a Strong Foundation for Your Health2019-01-08T19:46:27-05:00

How Sugar Impacts your Overall Health

2018-12-06T08:38:23-05:00

Have you ever thought about what sugar is doing to your health? Everyone likes the occasional sweet indulgence, but excess sugar can have an impact on your overall health. In addition to weight gain, you could experience tooth decay, an imbalance in your blood sugar levels, inflammation, and much more. With North Americans consuming around 22 teaspoons of sugar each day and even more by children, it’s more important than ever to get our sugar intake in check. Take a look at how sugar impacts your health and how to regain control. The effect of sugar in your bloodstream It’s important to [...]

How Sugar Impacts your Overall Health2018-12-06T08:38:23-05:00

Which Nutrients are Best for Women?

2018-11-04T14:31:06-05:00

While all people need to focus on getting the right nutrients in their body, men and women can have some variances in what they need for their specific gender. For example, women need more calcium because they are at a greater risk of ending up with osteoporosis. Men need more protein and calories than women do because men have a larger body and more muscle mass. Men and women both need folic acid, but women need more of it during childbearing years and require an extra supplement for it. When it comes to men and women, they need most of the [...]

Which Nutrients are Best for Women?2018-11-04T14:31:06-05:00

Are the Brain and Gut Connected?

2018-01-10T20:08:22-05:00

Is it possible that your gut and your brain could have any connection to one another? They may have more of a connection than you may have thought. Right now Parkinson’s Disease, a movement disorder, has been found to have origins in the gut. This discovery has led to more evidence supporting that connection between your gut and your brain. take a closer look that the connections between the two and what’s being studied. Scientists and medical professionals agree Your central nervous system, the system in which your brain and spinal cord are comprised, as well as the gut, are strongly [...]

Are the Brain and Gut Connected?2018-01-10T20:08:22-05:00
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