Health

7 Ways to Take Better Care of Your Hair

Posted by: On November 23, 2022 2:47 pm

Stuck in a haircare rut? Are your usual shampoo and conditioner not delivering the results they used to? We’ve got 7 ways to take better care of your hair that will leave your crowning glory shiny and loved again!

 

7 Ways to Take Better Care of Your Hair

 

1. Regular trims are needed to keep your hair looking good. Don’t see it as a luxury, but as part of your self-care that keeps you feeling positive about yourself. It’s not shallow to want to feel pulled-together and look good: it plays an important part in building and protecting good self-esteem.

2. If you need a ton of products to make your hair look the way you want it to, consider whether your cut and length are working …

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How to Use Whey Protein for Weight Loss

Posted by: On November 11, 2022 1:54 pm

Want to lose weight in a healthful way without really trying? You need whey protein!

 

How to Use Whey Protein for Weight Loss

Why Whey Protein is Making Waves

Okay, it isn’t quite that simple, but the weight-loss potential of whey protein has been making waves in the health and fitness world for a while now.

If you’re hoping to drop a few pounds, then you need to know why everyone’s racing to find out how to use whey protein for weight loss!

What is Whey Protein?

First, what is whey protein? Basically, it’s a by-product of the cheese-making industry. To make cheese, cow’s milk is heated and split into curds and whey, using enzymes. The whey is then processed again to remove fats, carbohydrates and some, …

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5 Myths You’ve Probably Seen on TV

Posted by: On November 4, 2022 2:19 pm

Myths are a double-edged thing – they can be interesting to learn about, but they’re even more fun to debunk!

These 5 myths that you’ve probably seen on TV are a great example of stuff we like to believe, but let’s face it: facts are more empowering than myths!

 

5 Myths Youve Probably Seen on TV

 

Tired? Don’t Worry, You Can Catch Up at the Weekend!

A weekend lie-in is okay as an occasional thing, but a healthy sleep cycle shouldn’t be put on the back burner during the week. A study led by David Dinges of the Sleep and Chronobiology Unit at the University of Pennsylvania found that restricting sleep for five days, followed by ‘catching up’ at the weekend impacted reaction times, concentration …

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Sugar Freedom

Posted by: On October 10, 2022 2:21 pm

Dr. Lori Shemek is back again to share information about Sugar Freedom.  Dr. Lori is the best-selling author of books such as The Ketogenic Key, Fire Up Your Fat Burn and Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting.  Dr. Lori is a certified nutritional consultant and weight loss expert who spreads awareness of the negative effects of inflammation.  

 

 

Do you feel chained to sugar and its ill effects? If you eat sugar every day or excessively and want to reduce its intake for better health, a less acidic, more alkaline body, you are ready to win the battle against the sweet stuff! Cutting down on sugar can stop bloating and fatigue, along with shifting your body into a …

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Update Your Workspace and Feel Better (LIFE-CHANGING)

Posted by: On September 27, 2022 12:37 pm

Your workspace can make you feel stronger, calmer and more in control. Update your workspace and feel better right away.

How do you make your workspace work for you? Follow our tips on workspace wellbeing and start working smarter!

Update Your Workspace and Feel Better

 

 

1. Green Working: COVID made homeworking commonplace. Millions of people now work from home as a permanent fixture, while others have returned to the office. Wherever you work, make it as leafy as possible! The benefits of having plants in your workspace are so profound, that if you do NOTHING else, introduce a plant or two near your desk. Update your workspace and feel better – here’s why green is good: 

  • Plants mop up toxins in the air
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Creating an Alkaline Body

Posted by: On September 19, 2022 2:54 pm

Dr. Lori Shemek is back again to share information about Creating an Alkaline Body.  Dr. Lori is the best-selling author of books such as The Ketogenic Key, Fire Up Your Fat Burn and Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting.  Dr. Lori is a certified nutritional consultant and weight loss expert who spreads awareness of the negative effects of inflammation.  

 

Creating an Alkaline Body

Normal human metabolism produces more acid waste products than alkalizing substances, so the body must continually adjust pH to compensate for this. Additionally, the typical Western Diet, often referred to as the “SAD” diet or the Standard American Diet, which is often comprised of refined, inflammatory foods, can create an acidic body. This has many health implications in the …

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This Is EXACTLY What Happens to Your Body When You Fast

Posted by: On September 15, 2022 12:50 pm

What happens to your body when you fast? Like, exactly? What’s going on that makes you feel the way you do, and what else is going on that you can’t feel?

We’re spilling the beans: this is EXACTLY what happens to your body when you fast! (Clue: it’s all pretty cool stuff)!

 

This Is EXACTLY What Happens to Your Body When You Fast

 

1. You Curb Your Calories

Okay, it’s an obvious one, but important. When you fast, you take in fewer (far fewer, usually) calories. During intermittent fasting, resist the temptation to overindulge during your eating window. Likewise, don’t eat too little. The perfect balance is an easy concept: eat regular amounts of food, at regular times.

2. Make Your Metabolism Work Harder!

It’s fascinating …

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Hydrogen Water & Gut Health – Blog Updated for 2022

Posted by: On August 24, 2022 1:55 pm

Do you need to pay more attention to your gut health? Most of us do, but where to start? First, a quick reminder about exactly what’s going on in your gut!

 

Hydrogen Water and Gut Health

 

What’s So Good About Your Gut? (Clue: Everything)

It’s not so long ago that even the medical community tended to think of the gut – your Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract – as being a relatively uncomplicated tube through which food passed.

In fact, the gut is mind-bogglingly complex. It contains all the organs that are part of your digestive system. Gut health’s importance to our general health and well-being cannot be overstated. In this blog, we’re taking a closer look at good gut health, and why we all …

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Healthy Fat Optimizes Health

Posted by: On August 22, 2022 2:28 pm

Dr. Lori Shemek is back again to share information regarding Healthy Fat.  Dr. Lori is the best-selling author of books such as The Ketogenic Key, Fire Up Your Fat Burn and Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting.  Dr. Lori is a certified nutritional consultant and weight loss expert who spreads awareness of the negative effects of inflammation.  

 

Healthy Fat Optimizes Health

 

Many people fear fat thanks to the ‘low-fat’ era of the 80s. Because of this erroneous nutritional dogma, many products and individuals’ diets had close to zero dietary fat. This is catastrophic and has led in part to what we are now seeing regarding the obesity epidemic and other metabolic health conditions.

 

Between the late ’70s and late ’80s, …

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Ditch your Phone Alarm (Sooo Rewarding!)

Posted by: On August 11, 2022 2:59 pm

You should really ditch your phone alarm!  Buy an alarm clock and it will change your life. We’re not kidding. You’ll reap the rewards from the first morning – you’ll wonder why it took you so long to stop using your phone alarm and start using an alarm clock! Check out the 3 main reasons to go old-skool on your wake-up call now!

 

Ditch your Phone Alarm

 

1. You switch off your light and have one more peek at your phone… y’know… to check that the alarm is set (again). What happens here is that you get a short blast of the ‘blue light’ that messes with your natural circadian Your body responds and thinks that it’s morning, even though you’re going …

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