The Truth About Sports & Energy Drinks (And Why Your Body Deserves Better)
Over the last 15 years, more people have started to recognize that soda is, quite simply, a health disaster—and consumption has dropped significantly. In fact, teen soda consumption alone has declined by nearly 60%. So what did beverage companies do? They pivoted. Enter: Sports and Energy Drinks Marketed as “healthier” alternatives, these drinks have exploded in popularity—bringing in over $12 billion in sports drinks and $25 billion in energy drinks annually in the U.S....
Sweat Your Way to Detox: Why Your Body’s Best Cleanse Is Already Built In
It seems like every time you open a magazine, scroll through Facebook, or skim an online health article, there’s another detox trend being promoted. Detoxing has become big business, with endless products and protocols promising to “cleanse” your body—juice fasts, extreme diets, powders, pills, and pricey programs. And while there’s nothing wrong with wanting to feel clean and refreshed from the inside out (especially in today’s world), here’s the truth: 👉 You don’t need expensive...
Can’t Sleep? Here’s What’s Really Keeping You Up at Night
It’s been said that you never truly appreciate something until you lose it — and nowhere is that truer than with a good night’s sleep! Unfortunately, sleep problems are on the rise. According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 70 million Americans struggle with sleep disorders, and about one in three adults report not getting enough rest. This is a growing concern because the cost of poor sleep goes far beyond feeling...
Doing This Once a Day Could Lead to Diabetes
Just a quick reminder: Danielle is on the final leg of her vacation time this week. Please keep in mind when placing an order, writing a note, or calling that she will begin shipping and responding on July 21st. We are thankful for your kindness and patience as she closes out her annual vacation time with her family. Barring an emergency, no further closures aside from regular weekends and holidays are scheduled for the...
Is Stress Sabotaging Your Body?
Although the mainstream medical community typically refers to high blood pressure as the “silent killer,” I think that term more aptly applies to stress, since stress is something we ALL deal with from time to time. Whether your stress is physical or mental, it makes no difference—ALL stress can become seriously harmful to your health. Let’s look at what stress really is, all the ways it can impact your health, and how you can...
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A special Veteran’s Day message
(Note: Our office will be closed today in recognition of the holiday.) Before I get into today’s message, I would like to pay tribute on this Veteran’s Day to two veterans who are very dear to me—my father and my son-in-law. Sadly, my dad has passed, but I will be forever grateful to him for having left high school as a football star in his senior year to join the Navy and ultimately fight...