Health

One of the main functions of the small butterfly-shaped thyroid gland (in the neck just in front of the windpipe) is to produce specific hormones that help regulate the body’s metabolism.  However, they also play a part in breathing, heart rate, body temperature, and muscle strength, among many other vital functions! These hormones are called…

It’s no lie that alcohol and weight loss goals generally don’t mix, and if we’re being honest, there really are many reasons to reduce or even give up alcohol from our diets and social habits. On the other hand, having a glass of wine, or whatever your drink of choice may be, is also a…

When was the last time you woke up without an alarm, refreshed and didn’t need a big bucket of coffee to get going in the morning?   There’s no question that we all want better sleep! But, with all of the distractions, and stresses of daily life – it’s a wonder how any of us…

The quick ‘n dirty answer is Yes…and No.   The ‘NO’ part is that “spot reduction” or losing fat from just one area on your body has officially been labeled as a myth. Fat can’t just choose to come off from only one area!  So, it truly doesn’t matter how many crunches you do or…

Did you know that by the time you reach 30 years of age, you will have already achieved your peak bone mass?   This is why it is important to start building up a sufficient amount of bone mass in your body when you’re younger. Otherwise you might have a higher risk of developing fragile…

Sulfites refer to a group of chemical ingredients that are added to processed foods and drinks mainly to serve as a preservative.  Sulfite-containing ingredients can go by several names, including:  Sulphur dioxide Sodium sulphite Sodium metabisulfite Calcium sulphite Potassium hydrogen sulphite Sulfites are used to prevent browning/preserve color of foods, bleach flours, increase shelf life…