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Shaman Durek Podcast: Healing through Mind, Body, And Spirit.
I was recently features on Shaman Durek's podcast. We take a deep dive and discuss the importance of balancing mind, body, and spirit to attain well-being.
Alternatives to Running: 10 Low-Impact, But High Calorie-Burning Cardio Activities
You’ve tried everything: knee braces, avoiding sidewalks, cushioned shoes. But nothing seems to make running easier on your joints! When you’re feeling joint or other leg pain, it’s important to listen to your body. Continuing to push yourself with injuries can cause...
Proper Hydration Q&A
As a result of the unrelenting heat outside (Who else is ready for fall?!), I’ve had a lot of questions pop in my mind about hydration lately. To answer these questions for myself, I looked to experts in nutrition. However, there’s a lot of conflicting advice out...
20 Benefits of (Moderate) Coffee Consumption According to Current Research
Every day, the world’s population consumes about 1.6 billion cups of coffee.1 In the United States, specifically, 64% of adults drink coffee daily.2 Among daily coffee-drinkers in the U.S., adults drink an average of 3 cups of coffee per day.2 I would consider this...
How to Meet Your Vitamin D Needs During Quarantine
With everything going on in the world, summer of 2020 was not what any of us expected. We missed out on most of the typical sunshine-filled activities of summer. I know I sure didn’t get my fill of backyard BBQs, beach days, or outdoor concerts. As summer comes to a...
Screen Time and Sleep: Evidence-Based Tips for Adults
Most of the scientific literature on screen time and sleep focuses on children and adolescents. However, between work-related and leisurely technology use, adults may obtain just as much – if not more – screen time than their younger counterparts! Many adults (myself...
5 Nutrient-Dense Snacks in 5 Minutes or Less
I don’t know about you, but I love to snack. Checked something off my to-do list? I deserve a snack! Watching my favorite T.V. show? Goes perfectly with my favorite snack! Can’t squeeze in a lunch break in my busy day? I NEED a snack. Fortunately, snacking doesn’t...
20 Surprising, Eye-Opening, Thought-Provoking Breastfeeding Facts & Stats
Happy August, folks! Did you know August is National Breastfeeding Month? We’ve gathered 20 of the most surprising, eye-opening, and thought-provoking breastfeeding facts and statistics for you – so that you, too, can celebrate the amazing benefits of breastfeeding...
Sitting is the New Smoking: True or False?
Do you want the short answer or the long answer? Short answer: Sitting is not the new smoking. Long answer: “Sitting is the new smoking” is an attention-getting statement! On the plus side, it’s made people truly consider the deleterious effects of a...