It’s almost that time of year. Halloween is coming up, then it’s Thanksgiving and bam! The holiday season is upon us. Combine that with your normal weekly workload and the result can be a stress overload. Chronic stress, as outlined
How Chronic Stress Impacts our Bodies
Are you stressed out? In our fast-paced modern world where we’re always connected and on-the-go, chronic stress is becoming more and more common. According to the American Psychological Association, “Chronic stress, which means a constant stress experienced over a prolonged
What are GMOs and how do they impact us?
A genetically modified organism―or GMO―is a plant or animal that came into being as the result of artificial manipulation of DNA or “gene splicing” in a lab rather than naturally from traditional crossbreeding propagation. Genes can be spliced from other
Natural vs. Organic Foods: What’s the difference?
You’ve seen it on grocery shelves time after time: labeling claiming that a product is “all-natural” and other products claiming to be “organic.” What’s the difference between the two? While it seems like “natural foods” should be just as safe,
9 Tips to Keep Hydrated this Summer
In our previous blog post, we discussed the importance of staying hydrated: water is essential to helping your body optimize every cellular process. It helps your brain stay focused, regulates body temperature and even keeps your metabolism on track. Hydrate
Why is Hydration a Key to Good Health?
Hot enough for ya? It’s August, so we’re guessing that it is. It’s crucial to remember that the hotter it gets, the more important it is to monitor one key liquid asset for good health: hydration. We’re Mostly Water By
Bug Bite Remedies
Feeling the Itch? 13 Natural Bug Bite Remedies Summertime, and the living’s easy. On warm evenings when it stays light late it’s fun to fire up the grill and enjoy a meal outside. But when you do, remember: humans aren’t
Protect Your Eyes from Damaging UV Rays
Why do we wear sunglasses? Contrary to popular belief, sunglasses aren’t just another fashion accessory: the lenses you choose for you and your family are critically important to protect your eye health. You probably know that the sun causes sunburn,
It’s Vitamin D Season
On June 21, those of us in the Northern Hemisphere will experience the summer solstice, the longest day of the year – also known as midsummer. In the mid-Atlantic region of the Eastern U.S. time zone, the sun will rise
How Does an Alkaline Diet Enhance Health?
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the alkaline diet, which involves eating and living clean, focusing on real foods – in other words, making a total departure from the Standard American Diet (SAD) that’s high in processed foods,