We’ve all heard of the fantastic benefits of exercise. It seems to positively affect just about every disease state in the book as well as positively supporting most mental health conditions. Studies have shown exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, helps your...
Our bodies require certain nutrients to function properly. These nutrients are drawn from a variety of foods in our diet. However, those who drink alcohol in excess often fail to receive the nutrients their bodies need. Research shows that moderate alcohol...
Stress is a normal, healthy part of life. We are supposed to experience stress. In fact, we don’t function well without it. We need the ‘stress’ of waking up and starting the day to jumpstart our metabolism. We need to encounter new organisms to keep our immune system...
Walking down SW Holden street in South Seattle next to the Highland Park Improvement Club, a colorful fridge with bold lettering ‘COMIDA PARA TODOS,’ interpreting FOOD FOR ALL can be spotted nestled in a shed. This shelter was built by local volunteers using recycled...
Have you heard about blood sugars? Sometimes referred to as blood glucose, it is a term that is most often used in the context of diabetes or pre-diabetes. Perhaps, you’ve heard the blah term ‘blood sugar control’ and figured that it doesn’t apply to you. But did you...
Hot or cold, bitter or sweet, crunchy or creamy, the universal allure of chocolate is undeniable. The cacao-obsession started with the Aztecs and Mayans who drank it hot for its revitalizing effects on the body. Here we are, all of these years later, buying boxes of...
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