Love quinoa? Ancient Inca warriors believed quinoa increased their stamina, so it shouldn’t be surprising that modern-day nutritionists consider it a superfood. While quinoa is actually a seed, it’s prepared and eaten much like rice and other grains. Even for those trying to reduce their consumption of grains, quinoa may have a place with supplying…
Should You Consume Seafood During Pregnancy?
Consumption of seafood during pregnancy is a controversial issue. Prenatal care providers and parents are equally challenged by weighing the cons of toxic buildup in fish and shellfish (herein referred to as “fish” or “seafood”) with the pros of essential fatty acids needed for fetal development. While fish contain a variety of nutrients that…
Soothe Back Pain with Restorative Yoga
A mind-body practice, Yoga combines physical poses called asanas, breathing exercises, and guided meditation in a session that is typically 75-minutes long. For many people, yoga is an effective way to reduce inflammation, relieve stress and muscle tension, and change habitual posture patterns that result in back pain. WHAT TO EXPECT WITH RESTORATIVE…
Healthy Eating Through Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Do you love that slice of cake every night after dinner? Those morning muffins? How about those cookies and seemingly harmless pieces of candy you mindlessly enjoy throughout the day? If you’re regularly drawn to sweets, try going without them for a few days and see what happens. Are you having headaches, irritability, cravings,…
7 Essential Facts about Essential Fatty Acids
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are essential to Brain Health. Decades of study and countless books have gone into exploring Omega-3 and the role it plays in our physical and mental health. 7 ESSENTIAL FACTS ABOUT ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS 1. Omega-3 is called “essential” because it’s necessary for our health, but we cannot make it on…
Brain Fitness: Keeping Your Brain Active, Healthy, and Sharp
Yes, we are aging. Every day. That’s a simple fact of life. But we’re also living longer than ever before and we have a remarkable opportunity to enjoy our longevity by making good choices and paying attention to the role of healthy cognitive function (HCF) in our overall ability to live – and age –…
Get Your Mind In Gear with Ginkgo Biloba
Ready to get your mind in gear with Ginkgo Biloba? Touted as the “brain herb,” Ginkgo Biloba extract (GBE) has received attention for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, particularly to support cardiovascular and neurological and brain health. Over the past 10-15 years, numerous studies have tested Ginkgo for various actions in treating dementia and Alzheimer’s…
Do You Know How To Reduce Toxin Accumulation?
Don’t let toxin accumulation hamper your health. There’s no denying it, toxins are everywhere in the modern world, from the air we breathe and the water we drink and bathe in, to the foods we eat and even in the materials that make up the world around us. Foods are covered in pesticides or processed with…
Learn How to Have Rejuvenated Energy with Essential Oils
If you are feeling depleted, essential oil aromatherapy can be a gentle and safe way to rejuvenate your energy and invigorate your senses. Essential oils are typically blended into and applied with a thicker carrier oil (such as grapeseed, jojoba, almond, or other massage oil). With this method, you can massage the oil into your…
