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November 2, 2021

Four Athletic Performance and Nutrition Tips That You May Not Know

What moves us? The simple answer is our bodies, but what is it specifically within our bodies that moves us? Our bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons are the mechanical parts of the body that allow for movement. The circulatory system, respiratory system and nervous system also play a role in movement. […]

September 19, 2021

The Ultimate Nutrition Guide for Back to School

As parents, we all want to give our children the tools they need to succeed in school. This means making sure they have all the right school supplies. However, the most important tools a child needs for school are a healthy body and brain. Here is the Ultimate Nutrition Guide for Back to […]

June 7, 2021

Part 2: Do You Really Need A Detox?

Further to discussing the Liver and Gallbladder functions in Part 1: Do You Really Need a Detox?, let’s continue with learning more about the importance of bowel functions and other detox methods. 1. The Role of the Colon Imagine you are trying to clean your home, but you never take out the […]

May 7, 2021

Part 1: Do You Really Need A Detox?

Detox seems to be the new “diet.” People used to say, “I need to go on a diet”; now we often hear “I need to go on a detox”, or “I need to do a cleanse.” It seems to be the go-to whenever you are feeling tired, bloated, or if you over-indulge. On […]