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Fear Not, It’s Antibiotic Free
A common concern regarding conventionally raised livestock is antibiotics. We all know that antibiotics have been over-used in our own health care settings and there is a fear that our meat and dairy are passing it on to us. I recently had the opportunity to visit two different cattle farms in downstate Illinois, one specializing […]
Read MoreBeginning a Corporate Wellness Program
It’s no secret that health and wellness are way of the workforce and growing exponentially. The truth is, most Americans spend more time at work than at home or with their families, excluding time sent sleeping. It’s crucial to help individuals find work-life balance and incorporate health and wellness in the workplace because sad to […]
Read MoreA Tribute to Late Summer Produce
Summer has always had the best reputation when it comes to produce; it seems like every fruit or veggie you find at the market tastes its best sometime from June to August—even the veggies you know are truly ‘winter vegetables.’ But there are some that are standouts to me, the ones for which I […]
Read MoreObtainable Goals
Honesty and self-awareness are key to setting and achieving obtainable goals which, in turn, create a history of success. In my former singing career, history of success was a powerful tool. If I set an obtainable goal of learning an opera role bit by bit on a set schedule and stuck to it, […]
Read MoreSeptember is National Yoga Awareness Month
“I was looking for someone to inspire me, motivate me, support me, and change me for the better… Someone who would love me, Affirm me, make me feel healthy and normal again… and I realized all along that I was looking for myself.” –Jarvis Quarterman Yoga as a Path to Health Freedom National […]
Read MoreAdult Picky Eaters
It is generally thought that children are the picky eaters, however for many individuals, picky eating lasts through adulthood. The reason why people are opposed to certain textures like fresh tomatoes and not marinara sauce is considered to be evolutionary; the causes for the avoidance of certain foods and the prefernce for others can […]
Read More2019 “New Trend” Sound as Meditation?
When you close your eyes, and envision someone meditating, you probably imagine them sitting in silence, hands in lap and focused on clearing their mind. They might listen to or chant the mantra “Om,” but for the most part, sounds are distracting when meditating… right? Maybe not! Chances are you might be able to clear […]
Read MoreIntuitive Eating
Many dietitians will explain that they “don’t like diets because diets don’t work”, therefore they prefer clients and patients to follow intuitive eating. Unfortunately the term ‘Intuitive Eating’ doesn’t necessarily translate to the population. Intuitive eating is really just the act of listening to your body and feeding it what it not only wants, […]
Read MoreMyths About Supplements
Supplements are helpful, but not a shortcut: Some common myths about them If you take the word literal, supplements are made to support a healthy, fit, and longer life. If there was an “easy button” to swallow, the world would not be facing an increasing rate of people developing chronic diseases. Dietary supplements […]
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