Kate Downes is a wellness writer with a passion for educating and empowering others in their own health. In addition to writing, Kate is also an acupuncturist and Eastern medicine practitioner (MSAOM). Her work has been published by wellness groups in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Over 1.5 million people suffer an osteoporosis-related bone break or fracture each year – but you don’t have to be one of them. While bone loss and the occasional fracture may seem like “just another sign of aging,” you have more power of the strength and integrity of your bones than you may think! Here we’ll share…
Swimsuit season is coming. Are you ready? If you’re hoping to shed a few pounds before the pools open, you might be thinking about reducing your calorie intake. While taking charge of your diet is always a good idea, counting calories alone may not be the solution to your weight loss goals. In reality, what…
Ahhh, spring is in the air! Can you feel it? If you’re one of over 25 million Americans, you’re definitely “feeling” it… stuffy nose, tight chest, itchy watery eyes, relentless sneezing. Oh, the beauty of spring (and seasonal allergies). While allergy medications can help, they come with a host of side effects that either…
If you want to build substantial strength or lasting muscle endurance, guesswork doesn’t cut it. You need a strategic, focused strength training plan that will help you get fit with fast and reliable results. In the past, the rule has been that lifting light weights with more reps helps increase muscle tone and endurance, while…
Is your cereal box or favorite foods lying to you? That may sound like a silly question, but between food additives, hidden ingredients, and baseless marketing lingo on food packaging and nutrition labels, it’s not such a far-fetched idea. The truth is, most people struggle to eat healthy because they don’t know the secret language…
If you’re feeling more gloomy than usual, you’re not alone – winter blues (or seasonal depression) is a real thing! Shorter days, the lack of sunlight, and colder temperatures can make anyone feel dull, unmotivated, and you guessed it… depressed. Whether you’ve got the winter blues or you’re experiencing the more severe Seasonal Affective Disorder…
It’s just like clockwork. When 2PM rolls around, you’re struggling to keep your eyes open, your mood turns sour, and you have the irresistible craving to close your eyes, just for a minute. You muster every ounce of energy you have just to finish a simple email, and are desperately searching for something sweet in…
Are you hoping to make it out of the holiday season without feeling stuffed like a turkey or passing for Santa? For those of us who struggle with belly bloat, but don’t want to miss out on the traditions and treats that make the holidays special, that might seem like a tall order. But, with…
Growing up, many of us learned that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. With a fully belly first thing in the morning, we should be ready to take on the challenges and obstacles of the day with ease and energy – right? Not necessarily. Scientists, doctors, and nutritionists are now questioning…
As life gets busier, it’s easy to question how much sleep we really need. Laying in bed for a third of our day seems unproductive when we could be catching up on work, organizing the house, or even relaxing in front of the TV for a bit longer. If cutting out sleep adds a few extra…