Safer Sun Exposure
We know all about the hazards of too much sun exposure: premature aging, skin cancer, and sun spots, to name a few. But what if your sunscreen is more dangerous to your health than sun exposure? Most of us slather ourselves and our children with sunscreen to protect ourselves from the sun, but we need to be aware of the ingredients in our sun care products so we can make the safest choice possible.
Truths About Testosterone
Testosterone is a hot subject these days and more men than ever are concerned about their hormone levels. Several studies have shown a decline in testosterone levels over the last few decades, and there are many reasons why low T is becoming more common. In this post I’m sharing factors that contribute to low T and ways you can safely support your testosterone levels with exercise and nutrition.
Can You Actually Speed Up Your Metabolism?
Many people blame their expanding waistlines on a slow metabolism or age. But is that really what's keeping you from reaching your ideal body composition? In this post I’ll share how you can create a better metabolism by eating enough of the right foods and working out smarter, not harder.
Boosting Glutathione with Nutrition
For people struggling with fatigue or chronic illness, maximizing glutathione is a top priority. Glutathione is our body’s main antioxidant and it protects our cells from oxidative stress and facilitates energy production. It is also essential for proper immune function, controls inflammation in the body, and is the most critical component in our bodies’ detoxification system. Read on to learn practical ways in which you can use good food and healthy lifestyle practices to increase glutathione production in your body.
Obesogens - What They Are and How to Avoid Them
A subcategory of endocrine disrupting chemicals, obesogens are toxic compounds that interfere with our hormones and endocrine function, and cause weight gain, weight loss resistance, and metabolic chaos. Awareness of obesogens and their effects can help you to make informed decisions about your lifestyle and product choices to promote better metabolic health and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
How Hormone Imbalances Can Sabotage Fat Loss
Your hormones play a huge role in helping or hindering your weight loss efforts. They can affect everything from your appetite to where you’re most likely to store fat, and if certain hormones are out of whack, it can make it difficult to burn fat. Here are some of the hormones that play a role and ways you can get them working for you, not against you.
What Is Your Circadian Rhythm and How Does It Affect Your Health?
Your body’s circadian rhythm regulates your sleep and most of us know how sleep deprivation saps your energy and motivation. But you may not be aware of how it affects other areas of your health. From appetite to immunity, here are just a few of the roles that your circadian rhythm plays for wellbeing and what can happen if you mess with your body’s natural rhythms.
Juicing vs. Blending - What's better for you?
Juice fasts often sound like the magic pill for excess weight, bloating and low energy and there are definitely some benefits to juicing, especially for people who don’t normally eat enough vegetables or fruit in their regular diet. Blending, done smart, though can give you the same benefits as a juice fast but with none of the drawbacks.
Preventing and Addressing Acne Naturally
This is a subject very close to my heart because I struggled with acne from about age 12 until my late 30's when I finally changed my diet. Your skin is a reflection of what’s going on inside your body, so eating foods that nourish you, reduce inflammation and help keep your hormones happy is the first step to healthy, glowing, clear skin.