Fitness
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The Importance of Stretching
Last month I wrote about the many benefits of a 30-60 minute daily walk. It has helped me lose that extra weight gained from taking steroids (yuck) and lately I’ve been incorporated some of my favorite yoga stretches about halfway through my walk. If you didn’t get a chance to read the post about the health benefits to walking you can read it here. Stretching every day with some easy yoga poses will help you in so many ways! It can help improve flexibility, and, consequently, range of motion in your joints. Better flexibility may improve your performance in physical activities or decrease your risk of injuries by helping your joints move…
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PROBIOTICS: What Are They & Why Do We Need Them for Our Digestion
PROBIOTICS: What Are They & Why Do We Need Them for Our Digestion We have bacteria in our gut. And a lot. (Trivia: There are approximately 500 bacterial species in the gut, specially, the colon.) The good news, most of them are friendly and have a ton of important functions that need to happen every day in order to maintain a strong digestive system. To break the friendly down, “Pro” means “good,” and “biotics” means life thus probiotics are referred to as, the friendly, beneficial bacterial gut flora species in the gut. Their Functions: • aid in protecting the digestive system from an overgrowth of germs • stimulate…
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NOW Rises Up and Above their Competitors
When I came back to the states from living abroad in Japan many years ago, I was introduced to the Natural Products Industry due to some health issues I was having. The only person who had any real answers for me was a nutritionist I met while working for a Japanese Natural Products Company in Los Angeles. Through supplement and diet recommendations, he was able to help me when no one else had a game plan for me. Since then, I have been on a journey of learning as much about nutrition and health as I can. It is always changing and technology allows us to make breakthroughs all the…
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Start Walking and Reclaim Your Mind and Body
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ~ Albert Einstein A few months ago I decided to take time out for myself and get back in shape. I was SO over carrying this extra weight I gained from my neck injury and taking steroids (it is a real thing people) and I wanted to find a form of exercise that would fit into my busy lifestyle. Heck, we are all too busy these days, but finding time to take care of our body is so very important. I think many times…
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Spring Cleaning Your Liver: Best Ways To Cleanse
Spring Cleaning Your Liver: Best Ways To Cleanse The liver is found on the right side of your body, your largest internal organ plus the hardest working organ in the body. It has hundreds of functions from processing all the foods you eat and drink, storage of nutrients, produces proteins, breaks down fats that are used for energy and aids in breaking down chemicals to be removed from the body, just to name a few. Giving your liver support, will help it function optimally and help you ward off any possible illnesses. Spring cleaning is not just for your house but it’s also the perfect time for your…
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Tips for Being a Great Pet Owner
Today’s post is sponsored by Lunchbox. Yes, I am one of those types of people who adore their pets! You can find lots of pictures of my furry Maine Coon cat and handsome German Shepherd on my personal Facebook and Instagram feed! I know there are a lot of us out there! I’ve learned some important lessons on how to be a good pet owner. Whether you adopt your pets from rescue groups or a local breeder, they all need some TLC and training. Here are some tips I’ve learned throughout the years. Take them out for regular walks: You can usually tell which dogs get frequent walks just from their behavior while…
