Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Ever since I started writing about health, the great debate over whether or not to eat meat and from which sources has continued. Have you ever wondered if grass-fed beef is healthier than grain-fed? Is it worth the extra cost and effort to seek it out? Is there a real difference? In […]
This year’s Orange County Half Marathon Race Recap (the race is officially the OC Marathon). I’ve run the Full Marathon and Half Marathon several times, so I know the course and pre-race logistics pretty well. It’s also my marathon PR race (3:36:25). Which automatically makes it one of my favorite races. So, I’d hate to
Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Oil pulling is an age-old regimen rooted in ancient Ayurvedic medicine. It’s now a home remedy that uses natural substances to clean and detoxify the mouth and teeth. But is there any evidence behind this practice and how do you do it? Oil pulling, along with other elements of dental hygiene and
Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Have you heard of the 75 Hard workout challenge? It’s one of the many recent challenges presented by influencers in the health and wellness space. Is it just a passing fad? Probably. But right now, it’s trending on TikTok and showing up all over social media. It has billions of views and
Table of Contents[Hide][Show] You’ve probably heard horror stories of 3-foot tapeworms camping out in someone’s gut. Most parasites though are so small they can only be seen with a microscope! Millions (if not billions!) of people around the world have parasites. Many don’t even know it. Intestinal Parasites There’s a very good chance you have
Table of Contents[Hide][Show] We all know what it feels like to get a terrible night’s sleep. We wake up feeling foggy and disoriented. We’re easily frustrated, overwhelmed, or forgetful. Many turn to melatonin to help them get some sleep, but is melatonin safe? Sure, we’ve all heard of it and likely have taken it at
Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Like most things in the nutrition world, fats are back in style. At least certain kinds, and in certain amounts. Some healthcare providers still recommend a low-fat diet, but is it really healthy? Here’s the scoop on fats, what they are, which ones are good (or bad), and what to do about
Running can be an amazing way to stay healthy, relieve stress, and improve your overall well-being. However, for many people, getting started and staying motivated to run regularly is the hardest part. And since consistency is key to running faster, stronger and better – it will feel even harder if you only show up sporadically.
Table of Contents[Hide][Show] Mom life has plenty of ups and downs. There are joys and blessings, but also stress (both emotionally and physically). Besides everyday life, we also have the ups and downs of our monthly cycle. Seed cycling is one thing some women use to try and help with these hormonal cycles. Our hormones
Table of Contents[Hide][Show] In my Home Remedies For Pink Eye article, I briefly mentioned a little-known super fruit called black chokeberry or aronia berry. While you may have noticed it on an ingredients list of a superfood blend, most people don’t know much about it. That’s unfortunate because it’s a powerful berry with many uses
