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…
Trying to get rid of thunder thighs? Here are the five best exercises to firm thighs, slim legs, and enhance overall physique.
Uh oh…. you spot your child tugging at his or her ear. It’s the tell-tale sign many parents dread. Your kid has an earache. Cue a series of whiny days, sleepless nights (for both of you), and a trip to the doctor, right? If you’ve gone through one or multiple earaches or ear infections with…
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…
As a busy working mom of three, I spend much of my time keeping track of appointments, deadlines and making sure I’m on top of my family’s busy schedules. While I can manage our comings and goings like a champ, I do find it challenging to stay on top of the organizational aspects of our…
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…
There are so many wonderful benefits to moving your body in the morning and taking time to get centered before you start your day. Incorporating a morning yoga practice into your day can really set you up for success in many ways. Morning yoga routines can take on many forms, from moving and stretching to…
I consider myself someone that is pretty mindful of what I’m feeding myself and my family. Our family aims to achieve a fairly well-rounded diet that includes fruits and vegetables. I have been known to gloat over the beauty of my green smoothies. And I always encourage my children to snack on fruits or veggies.…
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…