While there is no quick fix for everything that ails you, there are simple strategies you can apply to your life that will boost your overall health — from head to toe and from body to soul. Simple doesn’t mean easy, of course — it just means these tips aren’t complicated. So, if you have to desire to improve your everyday health, this is the perfect place to start.   Carry a Water Bottle   Are you drinking enough water? Probably not. Investing in a nice, portable water bottle…

So, let's talk about skin, AKA the largest organ of the human body.   As of now I have divulged to you all about the coming of baby Jenna and my attempts to be as healthy as possible during pregnancy.   Months 1-3 were a struggle not only with adjusting to sleep deprivation, but baby acne and dry skin. It's also appropriate to say that my husband has suffered with eczema his entire life. I knew that the skin disorder was hereditary and she did have a chance of carrying…

Wait, now I have to eat what? Vitamins,.. exercise, and what are amino acids?  These are just a few things I've encountered as a new wife of a fitness trainer and a new mother of a "Jenna", or as others may refer to as my 4 month old, who both drive me crazy.   It's funny how after you get the family of your dreams, time slips through your fingers like melting ice-cream. So quite naturally, keeping up with your routine is basically a race.  To explain this in better…

Forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and a hunched back are just some of the many problems we increasingly face on a daily basis.  These can result in shoulder pain, lower back pain, neck pain, and more.  I personally went through this journey after years of bad posture from improper driving positions, constantly looking down at my iPhone to text, write emails, work in my programs, and surf the web, as well as jutting my head forward while working on my computer.  It finally came to a point where I was…

  If you have recently turned over a new leaf, you may have resolved, as many do, to eat right, exercise and generally take better care of yourself. Many experiences can trigger this resolve: weight gain, onset of illness, or mental health concerns like depression or addiction are just a few.   Whatever your reason, congratulations on deciding to get fit! Now you will want to consider how to balance a fitness routine with the rest of your self-care regimen. Read on for tips on how to do that.  …

A gym can have all the fancy machinery and equipment in this world and yet, people won’t necessarily turn up to exercise in it. This issue is not so rare among new gym owners and no one seems to know why it happens. Well, actually the environment is essential for a gym to become successful. There is more to it than machines, equipment and looks. The environment has to be good, it has to be comfortable and welcoming towards everyone. That’s what healthy gym environment is all about. So, let’s…

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine having a Chinese origin. In this method, the practitioner inserts thin needles into the body of the patient.   This pseudoscience is quite popular in China and is a key component of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). There is a diverse range of acupuncture theories based on different ideologies. The techniques used by the practitioners vary from region to region and cannot be generalized as such. It is most often used for pain relief, though it is also used for a wide range…

Hemp seed oil is a household product, made by pressing hemp seeds that come from the cannabis plant or weed. Green in color with a nutty flavor, you can easily find this oil at your local Walmart. You can even have it delivered right to your door through an online dispensary.     Hemp seed oil contains negligible amounts of THC (psychoactive by nature) and CBD, the two main active components of the cannabis plant that are offered by medical marijuana dispensaries to registered patients. In fact, it is rich…

Cannabidiol, popularly known as CBD, is a chemical compound typically extracted from the buds and flowers of the cannabis plant. It does not have any addictive properties like THC. Neither is it known to affect the consumer’s thought process in any way.     CBD does not have any bad effects and rather holds the capability of curing anything ranging from anxiety to acne. CBD is an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidizing compound and a potential substitute for pharmaceutical products.   While some facts about CBD are quite popular and well-known among…

Source: unsplash.com   Want to boost your performance in and out of the gym? Elevate your workout intensity, experience better muscle-pumps, enhance energy levels and health in general by increasing your circulation.   Your state of cardiovascular health is mainly responsible for circulatory capacity. Fortunately, it’s possible to improve heart-health through adjustments to diet and training.   Eat Super Fruits and Veggies Your diet plays a significant role in cardiovascular health. In essence, you are what you eat. The flavonoids, plant-based polyphenols, found in certain super fruits and vegetables have…