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A Smoothie a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Posted on: June 8, 2016Categories: LiveWell 24/7In the heat of the summer, making a refreshing, nutritious smoothie is just the thing you need to get your day started. Along with fruits and vegetables, adding superfoods is essential for getting the maximum nutrients you need. These "superfoods" are all the rage right now. Some of these include: Flax seeds, chia seeds, acai powder, chorophyll, matcha powder, hemp hearts, maca, bee pollen, and turmeric. These can all be incorporated into your diet in different ways, but we recommend tossing ...
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The Cardio For Your Body Type
Posted on: May 25, 2016Categories: LiveWell 24/7Whether you are an avid runner, a regular in your gym's group fitness classes, or a fan of long nightly walks with your dog, it is incredibly beneficial for your health to discover a heart-pounding activity you enjoy enough to engage in regularly. If you have yet to determine which type of cardio works best for your body, here are a few helpful tips from professionals regarding which form of cardio can best benefit your health based on the body type you associate with the most. If your bod ...
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Sleep and Sickness
Posted on: May 18, 2016Categories: LiveWell 24/7We've all heard it a million times: if you don't get enough sleep, you will get sick. Lack of sleep can contribute to a weakened immune system, increased likelihood of weight gain, and even long term health risks such as cardiovascular disease. But what if you are getting your recommended 7-8 hours of sleep every night but still get sick? The reason could be closer than you think. Your bed contains millions of dust mites, bacteria, and dead skin cells (your body produces about half a ...