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The Biggest Killer of Collagen: How to Avoid Collagen Depletion
A natural protein that our bodies produce, collagen is something that we depend on to keep our hair strong, bones healthy, our skin plump, our joints lubricated, and our digestive system in check. When we are young, our bodies produce ample amounts of it when we are young, but unfortunately, collagen production decreases as we…
Low-Carb Keto Pumpkin Soup Recipe
If you are looking for a comforting way to warm up this winter, there’s nothing better than a delicious bowl of pumpkin soup. If you are on the keto diet, pumpkin is keto friendly and easily works for those on a low-carb diet. A versatile food, pumpkin is healthy, nutritious, and delicious. Loaded with beta-carotene,…
On a Low-Carb Keto Diet? The Best Sugar Substitutes for Keto
When a person follows the keto diet, they cut back on processed snacks, starches, dessert, and other foods that are high in carbohydrates. Also, reducing sugar consumption is necessary, but that can be hard considering we use sweeteners in a lot of the items we consume. While using sweeteners while on the keto diet can…
How to Beat the Winter Blues: Top Seasonal Depression Tips
The holidays are over, and the days have become shorter. The weather is cold, and the amount of sunlight we receive daily is short-lived. Instead, the dark nights of winter take hold, and for many, this can make many people feel blue. Also known as the “winter blues,” the shorter days and lack of sunlight…
Bioidentical Hormones: Easing the Menopause Transition
For years, women have struggled with the changes that come along with menopause. From hot flashes to mood swings, this transitional period in a woman’s life can be quite challenging. A lot is known about the physical symptoms of menopause and their underlying hormonal physiology; however, a less widely researched topic is the effect menopause…
What is Your Fitness Age?
Walk into any gym today and you’ll find a wide array of people, all of whom have their own reasons for being there. From vanity to stress-relief, achieving personal goals or gaining a competitive edge, people choose to exercise due to a whole host of different motivators. And many times, people believe that no matter…
Want Increased Energy and Better Health? Discover the Benefits of Adaptogenic Herbs
While stress is a normal part of life, with the holiday season under wraps, many of us are still reeling from the weight of the holidays. However, stressors are everywhere. They can come in the form of your neighbor’s dog insentiently barking, rush hour traffic, being late, and from life in general. While some may…
Low Carb Diet Tips for the Holiday Season
In this day and age, if there is one thing there is no shortage of, its diets. It seems like every time you turn around there’s a new weight-loss “secret”; however, one diet that has stood the test of time is low-carbohydrate. At a recent meeting of the Obesity Society, Dr. David Ludwig of Boston…
The Food You Eat: The Importance of Food Quality
It’s common for a person to think if they watch what they eat they can stay healthy. However, while this is true, it goes much deeper than that. Many people don’t take into account the importance of food quality. While eating ‘healthy’ foods are important, it is also wise to consider the quality of the…
Hold Off On That Cup of Joe: Why You Shouldn’t Drink Coffee First Thing in the Morning
For many people having a cup of coffee first thing in the morning is something they can’t live without, so having a cup of coffee when you first wake up becomes an ingrained routine. Some feel like they can’t get their day started until they have a cup of joe and who can blame them?…
