Who’s counting calories or grams of sugar during the holidays? Does it really even matter if you go for another helping of pecan pie or an extra cup of eggnog (with or without the brandy)? You may be surprised to know the calorie content of common holiday treats. Of course, sugar consumption doesn’t cause diabetes,…
Metabolic Syndrome & the Purported Benefits of Metabolic Conditioning
Metabolic syndrome (a.k.a. insulin resistance and syndrome X) was first officially defined in 1998 by the World Health Organization. Although it was likely to have been in exitance for many decades, its prevalence has been on a steady rise. It is not a disease, but rather a group of risk factors that increase a person’s…
16/8 Intermittent Fasting
Around the world, fasting has been and is still utilized as a cultural tradition, as an integral part of a religion, or as a component of medical therapy. Today, the practice of intermittent fasting as a means of losing weight or improving health has become popular in recent years. If you’re not familiar what intermittent…
What is TRE, How it Works and its Benefits
A few months ago, one of my co-workers shared a YouTube video of a method called TRE or Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises. I was intrigued as the man in the video shared his account of a deer that was struck by a vehicle. Following the trauma of being hit by a motorist, the deer…
How to Keep Your Skin Healthy in the Winter Months
How Winter Affects Your Skin Winter is the most romantic weather of all seasons, but it can also wreak havoc on your skin — leaving it dry, chapped and damaged. The freezing cold air and the sudden indoor heat can also dramatically impact the health of your skin. But keeping your skin moisturized and protected…
Healthy Eating Habits During the 2022 Holiday Season
How to Turn Bad Health Habits into Good Ones during the 2021 Holiday Season The merriment of the holiday season brings gatherings and copious amounts of high-calorie food and drink. With so much temptation, it’s easy to slide into bad health habits during the holiday season. The good news is that you can turn those…
3 Colostrum Smoothie Recipes That Taste Great
Colostrum Smoothie Recipes Bovine colostrum is often referred to as a superfood. Produced by cows after giving birth, this milky fluid is packed with nutrients, vitamins, and antibodies to support the immune system of calves in their first few days of life. Bovine colostrum has many health benefits for humans. • Supports tight junction integrity…
How to Do An Overnight Colon Cleanse Using Colostrum
Have you heard of the overnight colostrum with fiber solution? Bovine colostrum has gained in popularity for its many reported health benefits. People have found it effective in fighting fatigue and supplying vital nutrients that might be missing from our daily diets. But the potential health benefits of bovine colostrum extend way beyond a daily…