No one is more invested in your health than you are. That’s why it’s so important to takeresponsibility for it. Too often, we wait until something goes wrong before we start payingattention—but by then, the problem has already grown. Taking charge means being proactive, informed, and intentional about your choices now.You Have More Control ThanContinue reading “Taking charge of your health.”
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Sweet Surprises
How Much Sugar We’re Really Consuming Without Realizing It My Smoothie Wake-Up CallI thought I was making a light, fruity choice at McDonald’s. A small Mango PineappleSmoothie sounded refreshing and harmless. Then I looked up the nutrition: 42–44 grams of sugar in one small cup — about the same as a can of soda! EvenContinue reading “Sweet Surprises”
Hydration: Why Milk Can Be More Effective Than Water
Hydration is essential for maintaining optimal health, influencing everything from cognitive function to physical performance. While water is the most common choice for staying hydrated, recent studies suggest that milk may offer superior hydration benefits in certain contexts. Understanding Hydration Hydration involves more than just fluid intake; it also encompasses how well the body retainsContinue reading “Hydration: Why Milk Can Be More Effective Than Water”
Hydration
If you are anything like me water is not your first go to. I admit to being a sweet tea lover, raised in the south. For me, unsweetened tea is blasphemy almost. I recently gave it up as I am trying to get my grams of sugar a day to under 20. In the processContinue reading “Hydration”
Inflammation
Understanding Inflammation: Causes, Effects, and Management Inflammation is a natural response of the body’s immune system to injury or infection. While it is essential for healing, chronic inflammation can lead to various health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. In this blog post, we will explore the causes of inflammation, its effects on theContinue reading “Inflammation”
Supplements in the Modern Age: what is worth taking and why
Why we need supplements now more than ever in a world where we’re constantly bombarded with new diets, health trends and supplement options, it can be overwhelming to figure out what’s truly necessary. You may wonder why people seem to need more supplements today than in the past. The answer lies in how much ourContinue reading “Supplements in the Modern Age: what is worth taking and why”
The surprising benefits of creatine for women over 50.
Did you know that a simple supplement could help women over 50 maintain muscle, boost brain health and improve overall energy? What is creatine? Creatine is a compound that naturally produced in the body. It is primarily stored in the brain and muscle Creatine helps to regenerate ATP (adenosine triphosphate), this is the primary energyContinue reading “The surprising benefits of creatine for women over 50.”
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