Author Biography

If we really believe in wellness as a lifestyle, then we should practice what we preach. In December of last year, your's truly, the manager of this site, found himself with a challenging shoulder injury known as frozen shoulder.

In this blog series, I'll share my personal journey of how I am dealing with it, including all of the good, the bad, and the ugly, what I am learning, and how it is changing me as I progress through my recovery. I'll discuss a variety of topics including healthcare options chosen, supplements used, what's working, what has not, and share some hopefully useful insights. My goal is to encourage you, if, and when, you are faced with a difficult health challenge.

You can't help but wonder: What's all the hype about? Are these products truly effective in improving our health, or are they just another passing trend in wellness?

When managing your health, supplements can be helpful. Nitric oxide supplements have become popular of late. Learn more about them and see if they would be helpful for you.

Understanding the difference between natural and added sugars is critical in a world where sugar hides in our food like a chameleon. But it can be difficult to know how to do this.

To make things easier, we've written a guide that demystifies the sweet confusion surrounding your diet. Keep reading if you want to find out more.

What's all the fuss about health wearable technology? Is it really useful? It seems to be popular and appears to have a future. Let's take a look and get the basics.

Have you been feeling nauseous and weak? You may have a magnesium deficiency. Also known as hypomagnesemia, magnesium deficiency affects over 2.5% to 12% of the general population.

Taking magnesium supplements can help with your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

In today's fast-paced world, it's common for individuals to experience stress, anxiety, and an overall sense of feeling overwhelmed. These feelings can wreak havoc on your mental health, ability to meet daily challenges and relationships with others. While certain levels of stress are unavoidable, there are practices you can incorporate into your everyday life to navigate these challenges better.

This is where mindfulness and meditation practices come in. Incorporating these practices into your daily life can provide numerous benefits for both your physical and mental health.

Humans are creatures of habit, and the habits we develop throughout our lives can significantly affect our health and well-being. These habits we form can either work in our favor or against us- it's up to us to choose which habits we decide to cultivate. Actively developing a healthy habit requires patience, consistency, and discipline.

Good nutrition is key to sustaining a healthy mind and body; one important part of your balanced diet should include minerals. Minerals are essential for keeping us in physical and emotional balance, as they help deliver vital nutrients to different body parts.

Let's take a quick peek at probiotics and prebiotics, how they protect your gut microbiome, and why you should add them to your diet.

So what is mindful eating all about and how can it help you stop endlessly munching? Mindful eating aims to reduce distractions and help us focus on the experience of eating. Learn more about what mindful eating is, what bad habits to minimize or eliminate, and what good habits to cultivate.

Knowing how food affects your mood will give you a better understanding of what to pick when grocery shopping. And it allows you to make necessary changes to food that's not contributing to a positive mood.

Our bodies are similar to machines, with specific functions necessary to achieve certain outcomes. Every moment, our bodies are constantly working to keep us going, and like machines, they require energy to do so. This energy is rooted in our cells, specifically our mitochondria. Like gas to an engine, our bodies rely on our cellular mitochondria to stay energized.

Micro workouts incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT). HIIT exercises jumpstart excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. That phenomenon refers to how much oxygen your body consumes after a workout session.

Making healthy choices doesn't have to be complicated. You can make small daily adjustments that have a major impact on your health. And you might be surprised by some of the things you can change that is considered healthy.

Do you feel tired all the time, even after getting enough sleep? Are you looking for natural ways to boost your energy and improve your overall well-being? If so, you may want to consider trying adaptogens for energy.

Many people feel they don't have enough time to exercise. But you don't need to schedule a long workout session to get the benefits of exercise. There are plenty of healthy activities you can incorporate into your daily routine.

Inflammation occurs when your body activates your immune system by sending out inflammatory cells to attack bacteria or viruses, or to heal damaged tissue. Sometimes, your body may send out these inflammatory cells unnecessarily when you are healthy. This is called chronic inflammation.

Advanced Glycation End Products accumulate naturally throughout your lifetime and are created through cooking certain foods at high temperatures. They are made when protein or fat combine with sugar in the bloodstream in a process called glycation. AGEs can also form within foods during grilling, frying, or toasting.

Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries within your relationships is becoming a bigger and bigger topic today within families and with mental health and relationship experts. While it may not necessarily be the cure-all to any of your relationship problems, having healthy boundaries with the people in your life is more of a side effect of good self esteem and reasonable expectations of those around you.

Since the mid 1800s, we've had an understanding of the role that germs play in our health and our lives. It was French chemist Louis Pasteur who developed modern germ theory and theorized that bacteria causes infection and disease. Now, almost 200 years later we have a more sophisticated understanding of how to protect our health and prevent illness using a wide array of hygiene practices.

Healthy living requires you to make healthy choices on a daily basis, but this takes commitment and discipline. Some people value the benefit of nutrition and exercise, but others have trouble prioritizing it into their busy schedules.

With each new year comes innovations in healthcare. Here are some for 2023 you might want to consider and see how they may fit into your wellness lifestyle.

We don't always have the option to prepare meals at home, whether it's due to being busy with life's other responsibilities, health conditions that cause fatigue, or situations that make packing a lunch unfeasible.

Takeout was made for these occasions, as well as times when you just want to try something other than your own cooking. No matter how many tries go into recreating a restaurant favorite at home, it rarely tastes quite the same.

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that supports several important bodily functions. Learn more about implementing it into your health routine.

Self-care is a term you probably see in plenty of headlines, but often, it seems like one of many health and fitness-related buzzwords. The way that this term is included in the content you scroll past can make it easy to ignore, but self-care as a practice should be an important element of your life.

Let's look into the components of healthy relationships, the benefits of having them, the impact of isolation on human health, and how you can take steps to create and keep healthy relationships with others.

Having more energy is simple once you know the causes of low energy and some straightforward solutions to combat low energy levels. This article will explain what you should know about poor energy levels and how to naturally boost them to reach healthy new levels.

Maybe you've heard a lot about metabolic health, and you're looking for ways to improve your own. On the other hand, perhaps you've never heard of the term, and you're just beginning your journey into health and wellness. Maybe you're somewhere in the middle. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, this article will help you understand your metabolism, metabolic health, and why it is essential to care for.

When people eat bananas they often discard the peels without a second thought. But what if there was a way to use those banana peels to get the most out of your banana?

Ever complained of your lower back hurting? How many times have you looked in the mirror and thought you needed a better workout routine to burn the tummy fat that seems to be taking over?

Learn how core exercises can help.

Most people have experienced significant increases in stress over the past few years as a result of the pandemic, global and USA economic decline, and political division.

Read on to learn 5 simple ways to reduce stress.

Changing our eating habits is one of the most challenging parts of getting and staying fit, healthy, and happy. Many Americans struggle with unhealthy eating habits, regularly indulging in processed, fast, and convenient foods. However, no matter how much we eat, we are not getting the nourishment we need from these foods.

Being able to squat or benchpress hundreds of pounds will always be impressive, but it's not the most useful skill in everyday life. This is why people need to consider functional fitness. But what is functional fitness really?

Keep reading to find out what the benefits of functional fitness are and whether you should incorporate it into your weekly workout routine.

So how can you keep up with your supplements and make sure that you're taking them correctly? Let's take a look at the best practices so you can make the most of your supplementation.

When you go shopping, you see the organic label on food, but do you really know what the best organic food is and if it is the correct option for you?

There are many great benefits to eating organic, as well as some problems. Keep reading to learn the advantages and disadvantages of organic food.

More than half of US adults say they rarely wake up feeling rested. This widespread feeling of tiredness impacts mood, productivity, and overall health.

Our modern lifestyles may be to blame.

While advancements in medicine are improving women's long-term healthcare options, COVID-19, global unrest, political division, and the declining US economy have seriously increased stress levels for almost everyone, particularly for women. When not managed properly, prolonged stress often leads to increasing health challenges, lower productivity and less joy and fulfillment.

Whether you're a woman or a man, the colon and digestive system are essential to the overall health of your body. But that doesn't mean there aren't differences in how these systems function between sexes.

Do you have trouble focusing at work, school, or home? Luckily, meditation can help.

In this guide, you'll learn how to meditate for focus in your everyday life. With a little effort, you can start seeing results in no time. Read on for helpful tips.

Today the powers of eucalyptus are a mystery to some. This medicinal plant remains a marquee ingredient of a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about the health benefits of eucalyptus tea and its powerful antioxidant content.

If you have a desk job, you know what it feels like to stand up after working for a long period of time, grimacing and immediately reaching for your low back or neck, trying to rub out the inevitable kinks. Maybe you sit at home with a heat pack after a long day or climb into the bathtub for some relief.

What you likely didn't realize is that those persistent headaches or nagging aches in your low back could be contributed to poor posture. Luckily, we have a few solutions for you that can help you feel renewed and energized to take on your day.

Did you just get a juicer and are now looking for recipes and advice for what to put in your juice? You may be wondering what are the best fruits and vegetables for juicing. You may even want to include healthy superfoods! But what are they?

You have plenty of options at your fingertips. Read on to learn how to put together a juice that taste great and meets your health goals.

Have you asked: is juicing healthy? For most people who eat a Westernized diet, the answer is a resounding yes!

In a nutshell, juicing is an excellent way to increase your daily servings of fruits and vegetables and prevent chronic illnesses. You'll feel (and look) better, all through one simple technique.

America's birthday is right around the corner. Red, white, and blue will be everywhere - including the food you eat. If you are heading to a party and are looking for healthy dishes to bring, here are a few 4th of July recipes that you will want to make for the event!

Your day was a hectic jumble of work, responsibilities, household chores, and social obligations. All you want to do is crawl into bed and get a good night's sleep. Instead, you end up scrolling through social media for hours, leaving you exhausted again.

This vicious cycle, known as sleep procrastination, is more common than you think! Learn more about its symptoms, causes, and how to put a stop to it.

Changing your diet can be challenging because it usually involves removing certain types of food from your menu. And that is the first point of resistance. But there are significant health benefits to eliminating or minimizing specific foods from your diet-particularly those that contain gluten.

Obviously, COVID has been a major issue in our world since 2020. In fact, there have been over 500 million cases and six million deaths. But, the short-term symptoms of COVID aren't the only concern you need to have. Long-haul COVID is becoming a bigger and bigger issue.

So, how do you know if you have long-haul COVID-19? And how do you treat your symptoms if you do? Read on to learn about the long-haul symptoms of COVID.

Do you know that over 37.3 million Americans have diabetes? That's over 11% of the population. But, what is even more alarming is that over 96 million Americans suffer from a condition called pre-diabetes and are not even aware of it.

But, don't worry because diabetes can be managed. So, read on to find out what is diabetes, what are its symptoms, and how you can treat it.

Some would say that technology has taken over too much of our lives. If we're not on our smartphones, we are binging on a trending show or news on the laptop or TV. Our digital devices are always popping up messages and flashing alerts that seem to need our immediate attention. Our obsessions with these devices detaches us from the present moment and may negatively impact our productivity, relationships, and ultimately our health.

Have you ever wondered how you can enrich your diet further than getting the basic nutrients and energy you need? Then perhaps you should add some functional foods to your daily diet.

Cognitive decline will happen to everyone as they get older. It involves thinking and processing information at a slower pace, moving slower, remembering less information, and having a difficult time putting together sentences.

If the pandemic has done one good thing for us, it's that more people now understand the value of exercise. Exercise doesn't have to mean going to the gym before work every day. Sometimes, you can get the same structure, level of attention, and motivation as you would in the gym - but in the comfort of your own home.

Training your muscles isn't only for aesthetic reasons; there are numerous benefits of building muscle for the rest of your overall health too.

Want to learn more about how to build muscle and how it can help you lead a happier, healthier life?

Not only are people living longer, but aging people are enjoying a much higher quality of life than in years previously. It makes sense that many of the most prominent health trends in recent years have centered around anti-aging and living better for longer.

Adrenal fatigue affects many of us without us even realizing it. There's no test to diagnose adrenal fatigue, so it's hard to know if you are suffering from it.

There are, however, symptoms and causes of the condition that can help you assess whether or not you have it.

What exactly is adrenal fatigue and how can you make lifestyle changes to make sure you don't get it?

The trend towards a vegan diet has been popular for years. Going vegan has numerous health benefits and presents an opportunity to learn more about nutrition and cooking. Want to learn more about how going vegan can help you improve your health and live longer? Keep on reading.

Keeping your brain healthy involves a combination of a nutritious diet, regular exercise, and social interaction. Certains foods are a better choice than others. Here's some tasty and healthy options.

Not sleeping enough can influence your mood, your stress levels, your ability to focus, your relationships, and even cause you to make poor exercise and diet decisions. Want to learn how to get more healthy sleep? Keep reading to learn healthy sleeping tips and habits.

We all need macronutrients to stay healthy. But what are they and how can you use a macronutrient diet? The amount of macronutrients you get in your diet is important but so is the source of those macros.

In this article, we'll explain the difference between micronutrients and macronutrients and how to build a healthy diet.

Who among us over the age of 40 does not want to look younger and feel more energetic? The good news is that there are things we can do to take better care of ourselves that will help with not only our appearance but also our overall health and wellbeing.

You may have heard of collagen, but do you know what it does in our body? Keeping a healthier body means we need to include a focus on collagen-rich foods. Keep reading to find a guide for meeting your body's collagen needs.

We've all heard the phrase "You are what you eat," but there's more truth to it than you can ever imagine! Being aware of what you eat and avoiding toxic foods will improve your gastrointestinal health. Keep reading to learn which foods to avoid for a healthier, happier gut.

Are you living a sedentary lifestyle? Many of us are. We don't move our bodies as much as we used to. Here's why a sedentary lifestyle can be bad for your health and simple, positive lifestyle changes to help improve your life.

Making any significant change in life is hard. Most of our behaviors, whether healthy or not, are learned from the people and environments we associate with. Overtime our behaviors (whether unhealthy or healthy) have real consequences to our health and well-being. While change is often hard, it is achieve-able and worth it.

Diets low in carbohydrates have become very faddy over the last few years. Whether it's keto diets or low carb diets, the marketing around this way of eating has been potent.

However, does cutting the carbs really help you with sustainable weight loss? Keep reading to learn more about low-carb diet meal plans.

Many of the processes your body carries out on a day-to-day basis go unnoticed, and you take for granted that everything keeps ticking over.

It's often only when things go wrong that we start to realize how intricate and fascinating our bodies are. For this reason, it's essential to keep healthy and look after every part of our body.

Growing healthy homes isn't as easy as putting it on your to-do list and wishing, hoping, desiring that it comes true. It requires a bit of work and planning. Keep reading for some tips on how to create a healthy home that's an all-rounder.

Most of us have heard of food allergies. Not as many are aware of food sensitivities. The problem with these labels is that they are often confused by laypeople, who assume they have a food allergy when they have a food sensitivity.

Why does that matter? Well, because you will need to take different measures when it comes to food allergy vs. sensitivity.

If you are interested in eating healthier, one easy way to do this is by adding cruciferous vegetables to your daily meal plan. Cruciferous vegetables' benefits are many, and this article will outline a few of them to get you motivated and inspired to include this humble vegetable category in your diet.

Good health isn't just about what you eat or working out regularly. There are several other layers to living in balance.

Do you want to improve your well-being, longevity, and quality of life? Then keep on reading our guide to learn about the seven dimensions of wellness.

A few simple lifestyle changes can make a world of difference. By making minor tweaks to your daily routine, you can slowly develop healthier habits.

Want to know how to move towards a healthier life? Here are some ideas of healthy habits to start with.

What are the benefits of alternative medicine, and why should you try it? The term CAM stands for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and refers to any medicine or therapy outside standard, mainstream medical care.

This guide provides an overview of different types of alternative medicine.

What are amino acids, how can we get them, and what do they do? Amino acids are the foundation of life; all plants and animals need them to be alive.

Keep reading to learn more about amino acids.

Are you looking for that glowing, healthy skin? Applying body lotion is among the few low-cost ways for individuals to pamper themselves. Continue reading to discover the eight key benefits of using body lotions.

We live busy lives, and sometimes the expectations from our job, families, social lives and society at large can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, and unable to cope.

There are many causes for chronic stress, and everyone will notice different stress symptoms.

You can reduce the risk of suffering health issues by following a weight loss program that fits into your lifestyle. You could soon enjoy fantastic benefits such as an improved mood, better mobility, and reduced cholesterol levels. The key is to cut through the noise and find the weight-loss strategies that are most likely to work for you.

The easiest way to think of a brain neuron is as an information messenger. They are the most fundamental cells in the human brain. They are the very core of our nervous system. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the function of brain neurons and how faster neurons can make you smarter.

What is aloe vera? It's a green plant with spikey leaves which contain a sticky gel inside them. This gel is most commonly known for its soothing properties, which can be put on sunburn.

Between all of the trending diets and celebrity-endorsed exercise programs, the world of weight loss has become polluted with false advice and incredibly confusing. It's no wonder that the vast majority of those trying to lose weight inevitably fail. If you're tired of struggling and want some practical help to lose weight, you're in luck. Follow along to discover 10 science-backed tips and tricks to shed your excess pounds.

A mood disorder can impact every area of your life, from your work to your relationships and how you choose to spend your free time. There are several healthy habits you can adopt in your life to help manage mood swings.

Nailing your skincare routine can seem pretty overwhelming. Don't worry; we have you covered. Want to look younger well into your 50s? Then follow the tips in this skin care guide.

Our modern diets contain foods our bodies react badly to. We eat on the go and have an abundance of convenience and processed foods at our fingertips.

Using a rotation diet is a great way to find out which foods you are intolerant to. It can also be a great way to lose some excess pounds.

Everything you eat and drink is passed through your liver; it removes toxins from your body and metabolizes your food. It turns fats, carbs, and proteins into energy for your body to use. If you want to have a healthier liver, there are several lifestyle changes you can make. Let's take a look at how to make a tired liver healthy again.

Most people know water is essential to their health and that drinking more of it can only help you. But if you struggle to get in your daily dose of water, how can you trick yourself to make sure you drink more water everyday?

There are many benefits of regularly exfoliating your skin, both face, and body. Want to know what those benefits are? Then check out these 10 top reasons to start exfoliating.

Is it possible to boost your immune system naturally? The short answer is yes; there are many simple lifestyle changes we can make to improve the health of our immune system.

Is taking a probiotic supplement worth it? Aren't probiotics made from bacteria? Shouldn't we avoid unnecessary bacteria? Read on to answer your probiotics questions.

The thing about living is that if we live long enough, most of us will experience a lot of love, success, and joy but also a lot of failure, loss, and sadness. This past year has been a challenging time for many, no matter how long you have lived.

However, there is hope.

There is a-lot of information online, in magazines, on TV, and from friends about dieting. Much of this advice is conflicting. We are here to dispel some of those myths about nutrition so you can make better-informed decisions about your wellbeing. Let's dive in, shall we?

You have probably heard of collagen and the hype surrounding it. From putting it in smoothies to having collagen injections to improve your looks, collagen is having a moment.

You would think with the abundance of foods available to us that we would all be well nourished. Sadly, about 50% of the foods we eat are heavily processed and nutritionally void. How can you tell if you have a deficiency without taking a blood test? Let's take a look at some of the common signs of vitamin deficiency and how to introduce better nutrition into our lives.

There are different types of fats; saturated and unsaturated (which includes monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats). Essential fatty acids are part of the group of healthy fats, including Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9. What can you eat to enrich your diet in healthy fats? Which fatty acids are the most important? This article will break down the answers to these questions.

Social activities and meeting people are good for our mental and physical health. They provide an opportunity to interact with others intellectually, emotionally, and may even involve physical exercise. Consider these options for finding the best events and activities in your local community, so you never miss out.

Many of us struggle with maintaining balanced gut bacteria and optimal gut health. Want to know what is causing you tummy trouble? Why not try an elimination diet?

We all know that a healthy diet and plenty of exercise are essential for staying healthy. Did you know that supplementing your diet with the right vitamins and minerals can help maintain a healthy weight? Some vitamins and minerals can even help boost our metabolism.

We have all heard of the term superfoods. But what does it mean? What are these foods that supposedly have numerous health benefits? How much of these foods should we be eating, and are they beneficial?

Over the past year, due to COVID-19, virtual healthcare has taken the world by storm. Telemedicine offers many people a chance to receive virtual medical support.

Did you know that green tea is one of the most unprocessed types of tea? Green tea doesn't go through the same oxidization process that other teas do. Drinking green tea has long been associated with numerous health benefits and is featured on multiple lists of healthy tips.

Diabetes is a serious life-long condition that affects over 34 million people across the United States. If you're looking to better manage this condition, for you or a loved one, here are supplements for diabetics to consider including in their supplement regimen.

Produced naturally by the body, CoQ10 is a fat-soluble substance. It is a powerful antioxidant and helps turn food into energy. Let's dig a little deeper into why this nutrient is vital for us, what conditions it can help with, and the benefits of a CoQ10 supplement.

The benefits of regular exercise are endless. Not only does it keep us physically healthy, but it also impacts our mental health. In addition, exercise is proven to reduce our risk of developing chronic illnesses and diseases such as diabetes and dementia.

Why is zinc so crucial to human health? What are the main bodily functions it impacts? What happens if you don't get enough zinc? Let's take a look at the answers to these questions below.

How can you ensure you maintain a healthy gut? What daily lifestyle changes can you make to keep stomach upsets and digestive problems at bay? Try these tips and you should see improvements in your digestion in no time.

Chronic illness is running rampant in the U.S. and it's costing us more than just our health. 3.8 trillion dollars is spent on healthcare every year. That money doesn't go to curing the diseases. It's only diagnosing conditions, pain management, and slowing the diseases from getting worse. The financial cost of poor health is significant and something people need to educate themselves about.

Vitamin D is commonly known as the 'sunshine vitamin.' This is simply because, when exposed to the sun, our bodies produce the vitamin. Let's take a look at what the science shows about how this vital vitamin impacts our mental health. 

Everyone has likely heard of chronic diseases. But few people know just how prevalent they are. They have been on the rise for several generations and are seriously impacting our health, finances, and productivity.

Why is maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle so tricky? What everyday factors are hindering our progress in eating well every day? We will break down the reasons your diet may be failing you and what you can do about it.

The use of the term wellness has been growing exponentially over the past decade, but what does it mean? What is the definition of the wellness economy? Why is the global wellness industry worth US$4.5 trillion?

You may know that energy burns fat. Being active and eating right helps guide our metabolism towards weight loss. A factor we don't often consider, however, is that your body is also able to burn fat while you sleep. For many, it may sound too good to be true. And you may be thinking that you already get decent sleep, so why am I not losing weight? Though you can't depend on sleep for an overall weight-loss plan, there are tips and tricks that will support healthy sleep patterns and in turn, additional weight loss. 

No one knows your nutritional needs better than you do. Learning to be the healthiest version of yourself means finding a diet that makes you feel good - energized, refreshed, and happy. If you are considering changing your diet to lose weight, get healthier, or prevent chronic disease there are lots of options to choose from. Two of the most popular, easy-to-follow diet choices are the vegetarian diet and the pescatarian diet.

Coffee shops all over the country are adding matcha tea to their menus. In some areas, you can even find matcha tea cafes. But there's more to matcha than lattes. You can even find matcha in baked goods, smoothies, and in supplement form. Why are people going crazy over this bright green powder?

The human body is an incredibly complex system and we have come so far in how we understand what it does. There are numerous ways of thinking, ideologies, and theories that have merged from the medical field. Just as different as those theories, what is even more different is each person's need when it comes to health and wellness. There is no one size fits all approach. That's where functional medicine comes into play. Read on to learn everything you need to know about functional medicine so you can make the best decision for your health!

Our bodies are made up of countless different interconnected parts that are constantly interacting with one another. For optimal health, there are a long list of minerals, vitamins, and nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. How can you ensure that you are getting everything you need to be a healthy and happy person? Let's take a look at how to incorporate Vitamin D, Zinc, and Vitamin C into your wellness plan.

How many times have you jumped on-board the diet train with high hopes of weight loss and improved health, only to discover limited food choices, difficulty staying on-track, and few measurable health benefits? Diet fads come and go, but one - the whole foods, plant-based diet (WFPB)- isn't a fad.

With the onset of COVID-19, changes to the political landscape, and the uncertainty these have brought into nearly all aspects of our lives, many individuals and families are seeking to have more choice and control over their health, finances, work environment, and time. This presents an opportunity to take a look at home-based businesses.

FirstFitness Nutrition provides an opportunity to change your life physically and financially earning part-time to full-time income promoting their line of Wellness products from the comfort of your home.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that we have been living our lives this year.  Time Magazine has declared 2020 to be "The Worst Year Ever". Much of the world has moved to live life mostly indoors as social distancing has affected everyone to some degree.

Did you know that, according to a national study that analyzed over 4.9 million health clubs, only 0.0023% tested positive for COVID-19? Gyms are doing all they can to keep their gym members safe, and this statistic proves it.

These days, more people are looking for ways to stay healthy. Most of us have heard about detoxes and cleanses. We see them advertised on the internet and TV, and likely each of us has a friend that swears by their success.  So, what are they and how do they differ?

How aware are you of what's going into your body? Are you eating to live or living to eat? In reality, we all have different nutritional needs, but the standard American diet (SAD) doesn't suit most of them (or most people, for that matter). Your diet might be making you sick, sluggish, and at-risk.

Our sense of wellbeing depends on a host of factors ranging from our state of health to the level of fulfillment we experience in relationships and in intellectual, spiritual, and occupational pursuits. In short, by seeking to live better, we increase our chances of a happier, healthier life.

Working at home begins with wellness at home. If you once had an office job, you probably thought that getting home and being at home were at-home wellness activities in and of themselves.

Healthy entertainment at home is important to our happiness and wellbeing, especially when we are spending more time there than normal. Consider these ideas for fun and entertaining activities you can do at home.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, almost 93% of households with school-age children were participating in some form of distance learning. This means that the way the children are being educated has dramatically shifted. Let's take a look at how you and your children can be learning from home while also maintaining mental and physical wellness.

With more people working from home than ever before, consider these tips for integrating work into your home-life in a healthier way.

Physical activity is a great way to facilitate better health and reduce stress. While we are spending more time at home, consider these suggestions to alter activities you are likely already doing, to provide more movement in your daily routines.

With the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020, more people are spending time at home. This is impacting all aspects of our life and living including how we eat, exercise, work, further our education, worship, shop, and enjoy entertainment, just to name a few important things. This series will provide tips and common sense for how we can live a happier and healthier life while spending more time at home, or any other place for that matter.

There are hundreds of brands of supplements to choose from that vary significantly in quality and effectiveness. Since 2010 SupplementRelief.com has been carrying NuMedica because of their consistent, professional-grade quality and expansive product-line coverage. We thought some of you would like to know a little bit more about the company, their products, and why they remain elite in the midst of a very competitive Wellness market.

Turmeric has been used by humans for thousands of years, with the oldest known use dating back to Indian Vedic culture almost 4000 years ago.

Let's face it, the holidays are a notorious time for eating and drinking outside of our usual habits. With a busier-than-usual schedule, it's a time in which many of us fall behind on our exercise regime. When we pair these two factors together, it's no wonder that so many of us experience holiday weight gain.

Healthy eating can be difficult at any time of the year. But as the weather cools and the holiday season approaches, fall is often an especially tough time to stay on track.

Currently, three-quarters of Americans experience moderate to high levels of stress. In small doses, periodic stress can be good. Stress can improve motivation, resilience, and cognitive function.

The average American eats just under two cups of dairy products every day. But you're not the average American.

Instead, you've decided to forego dairy products. It could be that you're one of the 50 million people in the United States who is lactose intolerant. Or, you might just want to skip dairy for ethical or personal reasons.

Hair loss is an all-too-common issue for both men and women. Healthcare experts routinely see patients concerned about hair loss but, in many instances, those patients can take steps to minimize or halt additional hair loss. However, that's not always true, which means everyone should understand a few hair loss basics.

What exactly are vitamins? People believe that vitamins are good for them, and for that reason alone, many people take them. Some individuals supplement with individual vitamins while others pop a multi-vitamin. How does one know when they have received what they need from their vitamins? Can you take too many vitamins? Which ones? Learn about vitamins, the benefits they offer, and the best way to take them.

Creating a meal plan is always an important step, but sticking to it is what really matters. You could spend many hours developing a health-enhancing meal plan only to fall back on old, bad eating habits within days or weeks.

The concept of a cleanse or detox can be a scary one for someone who's never done it before. Though most people think of stringent exercise routines and bland, boring soup diets, this is no longer the case. There are many ways to detoxify the body naturally and easily, bringing revitalization and healing. In this guide, you'll learn 9 ways to perform a natural body detox.

If you're looking to lose weight, boost your energy, and increase your overall health, intermittent fasting is worth investigating. Read on to learn more and explore its basic principles, plans, and benefits.

Vitamins and dietary supplements seem to be everywhere, from drug stores to online shops. Single nutrients, multivitamins, fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and weight loss helpers are all considered dietary supplements. There's a lot to choose from, which can make the selection process quite confusing.

For years, health experts have touted the benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids, but most people don't understand why they are essential. Omega-3 fatty acids are vital for the health of your body's cell membranes and provide benefits for blood vessels, immune systems, lungs, and endocrine systems.

An estimated 95 percent of the world's population suffers from some type of medical condition according to recent reports from the healthcare sector. More than a third live with as many as five simultaneous health issues.¹ At the same time, one in four people currently suffer from a mental illness, and this number is expected to increase during the years to come.

Think back to the time of your great-grandparents. What types of food did people eat back then? For the most part they ate what they could grow on their land or what they got locally from a Farmer's market or some other community-based food supply. So what happened to our food? Why are so many of us sick, overweight and tired?

Most people don't drink enough water. Sure, they take in enough liquids to survive, but they don't get the benefits that are available when water is the drink of choice and when they're able to stay adequately hydrated. Read below to learn more about why you need to be hydrated throughout the day, how it can help you, and ways to start boosting your water intake each day.

Stress is a natural reaction to any challenging or threatening event in life. When you're waiting for the results of a diagnostic procedure or when another driver suddenly swerves into your lane, your nervous system releases hormones like adrenalin and cortisol that help to activate the "fight or flight" response. You become more alert, your heart rate quickens, and you breathe faster.

Eliminating or minimizing Gluten and Dairy from your diet isn't necessary for everyone but some certainly benefit from making these lifestyle changes. Regardless, we all benefit from eating more natural, whole foods and less processed foods. Learn more about gluten-free and dairy-free nutrition options and take advantage of the educational resources, shopping list, and recipes.

Most people know that the immune system is responsible for fighting off pathogens and ensuring ongoing good health, but few are aware of the interaction between the immune system and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This relationship is mediated by a complex community of gut bacteria, known collectively as the gut microbiome.

Learn more about how our lifestyle choices affect our immune health and practical things we can do to live better today.

Going in and giving 110 percent at work is the only way to achieve your long-term goals. While most employees plan to work hard every day, their body may not always cooperate. If you are dealing with low energy levels, it is only a matter of time before your work performance starts to suffer.

Looking for convenient, refreshing and healthy beverage options to quench your thirst and provide your body with the nutrients it needs for optimal performance?

Look no further. NuMedica introduces new shake recipes that use whole natural foods in combination with their most popular professional wellness formulas.

Many consumers believe that supplements and vitamins fall into a single category of efficiency. After all, if you go to the local store and look at two bottles of the same supplement they probably have the same ingredients listed on them. What more could be involved?

In April 2019 NuMedica introduced four new professional supplement kits optimized for Immune, Adipose, Cardiovascular, and Glycemic support.

"Mom do you remember" my son would say and then go on to describe some past event. I had to say no to most of the events. That really bothered me ...

The term professional-grade is used to create a clear distinction between the quality of supplements used by healthcare practitioners compared to those used by the majority of consumers who buy over-the-counter. Professional-grade speaks to sourcing methods and quality of the ingredients used, the reliability of the manufacturing process, and efficacy of the quality assurance testing process. These work together to insure the supplement minimally meets and generally exceeds the standards documented on the supplement label.

Oxidation is involved in aging and many other disease processes. Our bodies use antioxidants to oppose the cell oxidation process. Learn about some healthy food options and NuMedica antioxidant supplements that can help.

Many factors are involved in how efficiently a supplement gets absorbed into the body where it is intended to go. Scientific research has shown that many tablet, capsule and liquid vitamins and supplements have an average bio-availability and absorption rate of only 5-20%. Liposomes are purported to increase the bioavailability and absorption rate by up to 80% in some cases.

Learn more about NuMedica's new line of advanced liposomal professional-grade supplements.

We are what we eat. Studies from reputable health organizations suggest that 40-60% of Americans are living with one or more chronic diseases, which negatively impacts their quality of life, reduces employment productivity, and drives up health care costs.¹ Lifestyle choices, in particular, the foods we choose to put into our bodies, are making us sick. However, we do have choices regarding our nutrition.

Learn practical tips for healthy and affordable grocery shopping and consider using a list similar to the recommended natural, whole foods grocery shopping list provided to get you off to a good start!