Exercises for the multifidus, the other back muscle
The other back muscle? Learn why overlooking the smaller back muscle known as the multifidus means your workout is not complete.
Do You Get Enough of This Powerful Immune Booster?
Americans don’t get enough sleep to stay healthy! Only about one in four gets a full 8 hours of sleep. Yet research shows that a person’s sleep amount is a great predictor of outcome. Humans with shorter sleep times have been shown to have weakened immune systems which makes them more susceptible to viruses, bacterial…
New York Strip and Asparagus Stir Fry
Looking for some recipes that will help you with your weight loss goals in the New Year? Try this MetaLife-approved recipe from Dr. Shonna Babrow-Goodrich, Nutrition Integration Consultant and Health Coach at Aceva. The MetaLife™ System from Aceva is designed for those looking for a personalized approach to healthful, sustainable weight loss. This transformational system will…
10 Common Causes of Fatigue & What To Do
Fatigue is a word that probably 100% of those reading this can relate to. It can be defined as a loss of energy caused by physical or mental exertion. It can have a myriad of causes from simple exertion and overwork to debilitating illnesses such as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and auto-immune diseases.…
Conquer Your Food Cravings
Food cravings are the body’s way of trying to correct various vitamin and mineral deficiencies or imbalances. But eating the food that is craved rarely provides the needed nutrient. For example, when a person feels suddenly exhausted or weak, the body senses low blood sugar and begins to crave carbohydrates. However, sugar quick fixes are extremely…
Homemade Hummus and Its Amazing Health Benefits
Looking for a healthy appetizer to share at your next party or delicious weekday snack? Give homemade hummus a try! A popular Middle Eastern dip, hummus is packed with vitamins and minerals. Research has even linked hummus and its ingredients to a variety of health benefits! This includes: helping fight inflammation, improving blood sugar control,…
Lower Your Blood Pressure with Yoga
A third of the population has high blood pressure, and is at risk for several other diseases. Learn how to lower blood pressure with yoga.
9 Tips to Winterize the Whole Family
The steps you take now to get your family ready for winter will help everyone avoid colds, earaches, flu and days missed at school or work.
5 Secret Causes of Belly Bloat
Belly bloat is a common cause of misery for millions of people, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are the secrets for making belly bloat go away.
Digestive Dysfunction: A Hidden Cause of Many Diseases
Hippocrates once said, “All disease begins in the gut.” After over a decade of clinical practice and thousands of cases of chronic disease I am confident, there is some credence to that statement. It is not too often that I see a patient with a chronic disease who does not have some level of digestive…