YOUR HEALTH If you have trained with me or attended any of my fitness classes, you know I am a water Nazi. I not only encourage drinking water but carve out breaks during sessions and classes to ensure everyone can hydrate. During any type of exercise, it is critical to remain properly hydrated as our […]
July 2019
YOUR HEALTH Inflammation continues to rise to the top of the list for causing diseases. When in balance, inflammation is an essential immune response within the human body. Its role is to limit physical damage from illness or injury by responding to invaders like viruses, bacterial infections, toxins, and something as simple as a splinter. […]
June 2019
YOUR HEALTH When I was younger, I was addicted to cardio classes. I loved the adrenaline rush and burn. The harder the class, the more fun. As I got older, however, I learned the importance of weight-bearing exercise. Like many women, I was afraid I would bulk out and that wasn’t the look I […]
May 2019
YOUR HEALTH I remember some years ago when a doctor published an article in the New York Times stating that sweating was dangerous. He went as far as to say, “No one should ever workout.” What hogwash! Serious? Sweating is our body’s way of regulating our temperature. Without it, we would overheat and die. […]
April 2019
YOUR HEALTH Happy Easter! In honor of this holiday, I thought I would share some EGGcelent information about the good ol’ egg! Every once in a while, eggs get a bad rap, but science has proven time and again how beneficial eggs are in our diet. First, they are a superb source of simple, lean […]
March 2019
YOUR HEALTH Most people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions. Whether you call them resolutions or goals, you set yourself up to fail if you do not know the why behind them. For such a small word, “why” has a big punch. It can be the difference between huge success […]
February 2019
YOUR HEALTH The Keto diet is capturing people’s attention because it results in weight loss. Please don’t be fooled by yet another unhealthy fad diet that won’t work. In essence, it is a no carb, high fat and protein diet that resembles Atkins. Both are dangerous because they either eliminate or restrict carbohydrates which are […]
January 2019
YOUR HEALTH How are you feeling? The holidays can often leave us feeling sluggish. What better way to start the new year off than cleansing our bodies and detoxing? Tons of products on the market are designed to accelerate this process, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money. In fact, simple is […]
December 2018
YOUR HEALTH This is the season of miracles. Have any doubt…just consider everything your body does in one minute. Complex systems are operating without our awareness or assistance. We breathe; blood gets pumped to all our organs; organs process food; and we benefit! Perhaps if we considered our body a miracle, we might feed […]
November 2018
YOUR HEALTH Part of my year has involved seeing multiple doctors to get to the root of a long-term issue. It has been déjàvu from my Lyme disease days, and I have been reminded of the importance of finding the right doctor. A good healthcare partner will make all the difference with your situation. […]
