It's time to wake up. Your alarm is buzzing but you snooze it a few times, too comfortable to get out of bed. By the time you realize how much time has passed, you're already late! You throw off your blankets, scramble to get dressed, brush your teeth and run out the door without so much as a sip of water. On the way to…
Michael Pollan is no stranger to food. He's written several books on the subject and is best known for his criticism of modern-day agriculture. He believes that the industrial revolution has distorted our relationship with our food and where it comes from. In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto distills his approach to healthy eating into three simple steps: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly…
There are so many diet plans out there that advocate completely eliminating sugar from your diet, but you might be surprised to know that your brain actually needs sugar to function properly. Brain functions like thinking, memory, and learning are affected by glucose levels, and when you don’t get enough, those functions can become impaired. So yes, some sugar is actually good for you. Too…
There are so many rules and restrictions surrounding food. From allowing yourself “cheat days” to cutting out gluten or carbs or fasting for certain hours of the day, to our least favorite rule: No eating at night! But what if you're hungry at night? Sometimes you just need a bedtime snack! Is eating at night really that bad? And if so, why is it so…
Denice Davidson, 41, United States I started fabulous a long time ago when I was going through life changes and just needed a boost to motivate me. I wasn't always this way. At that time I became healthier. I lost weight, and found a running partner to compete in races with. The app worked great and I was happy with my new norm. When I…
What is one habit nearly all highly-successful people have in common? A morning run. This sleek app will seriously help you build an effective morning run. by Jeffrey Johnson | Dec 12 2018 It’s no secret that running is an incredibly popular way to exercise, whether you go for a morning run, after work, or in the evening. In fact, tens of millions of people…
There’s a fine line between grieving and allowing your emotions to affect your life and relationships, and it’s often tough to notice when we’ve crossed that line. Dealing with grief of any kind can take a different toll on everyone, but regardless of whether it’s the death of a loved one, a break up, or the loss of a friendship, the ways to cope remain…
Yoga originated in Northern India over 5,000 years ago and has since been reinvented hundreds of times in hundreds of different ways. What started as a daily practice to control the mind has evolved into an entire way of life. There are a handful of different types of yoga today. Average people have found fame and built businesses on the premise of living a plant-based…
Today, we're uncovering whether exercise before bed is good or bad for you. The best time of day to exercise has been a subject of debate among health and fitness experts for years. Some swear that mornings are the best time while others insist that later in the day is better. For every argument in favor of one time of day over another, there is…
I began my own personal health and success journey after a long period of seeking answers and effective treatment for my chronic digestive, anxiety, depression & energy struggles. Even then, I just knew all these aspects were somehow connected and that I was capable of living at a higher quality of life than I was. This is what brought me to my studies in Traditional…