Worst Habits for Belly Fat
There is no question that the easiest place to gain fat, as well as one of the hardest to lose fat is our belly. Our belly is an area that gets used the least but is most affected when we eat the wrong foods, snack on too much salt or sugar and drink too much alcohol. The problem with alcohol...
Foods That Can Help Your Body Detox Naturally
Although many people choose to detox (cleanse) their bodies after a holiday season like Christmas or Thanksgiving, when they’ve filled their bellies with too much sugar and foods loaded with calories, I feel spring is actually the best time. Why? Well, that’s because spring offers a breath of fresh air, with the dandelions coming out and nature in full bloom,...
Feeling Tired: A Symptom You Should Never Ignore
If you’re feeling fatigued and tired, it’s a symptom you should never ignore. Ongoing fatigue is a sign that your homeostasis (balance in your body) is off. Too many people gravitate to stimulants such as coffee, green tea, various sugars and energy drinks to get a boost. These stimulants may give you a few minutes of nervous energy, but in...
Why Your Clients May Not Be Shifting Weight
What To Do When Some Clients Just Don’t Lose the Weight. Are you clients stuck? Has a client ever told you that no matter what he or she does, they are just not losing weight? They are on the same dietary suggestions that your other client is on. You train them the same way, yet they just don’t seem to be...
Tips on Fixing Muscle Imbalances
Generally, a perfectly balanced body works better, looks better and can certainly help us stay injury free! Sadly, we are not born perfect, and despite the importance of maintaining muscle balance, most people and even some trainers seem to have missed this point! Common Causes of Muscle Imbalances I cannot tell you how often I have been in the gym and witness...
Are You Vitamin or Mineral Deficient?
At the cellular level, we need vitamins and minerals to survive. Without them, our bodies could suffer from various symptoms of vitamin or mineral deficiency. For example, our immune system could weaken, increasing the risk of getting a cold, the flu, allergies, and other ailments. Our cells will not have the fuel they need to do their work. When this...
How to Deal with Seasonal Allergies
With spring in the air, many people are likely stressing about the upcoming allergy season. By definition, allergies are your body’s reaction to allergens, a sign that the immune system is working overtime. Allergens are particles your body considers foreign, which forces your immune system to respond to it – sometimes too much of a response! Sometimes they can affect...
What is acid reflux?
We often hear the expression that “we are what we eat”, but I beg to differ. We are really “what we digest”. This is the reason that “diets” often fail. Everyone is different and digests their food differently. Digestive issues are very common. This is because digestion is a huge job for our bodies. We have been created with 25-30 feet of...
Common Causes of Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is usually caused by different bacteria found in food, water, and crops. There are many different bacteria unfortunately, that can be lurking in something that you bring home or eat at a restaurant. Let’s take a look at the most common forms of bacteria, which are Salmonella. Listeria, and Campylobacter. Salmonella is found in the intestines of animals, notably pigs...
Get a Little Closer… What Bad Breath Says About Your Health
Although a sensitive topic, bad breath should not be ignored and looked at as bad, or not important. It is necessary to deal with, as it not only affects the person with the symptoms, but also those around them. There is nothing worse than having people either step back, or sadly, away all together because of a nasty smell coming...