The use of essential oils is gaining worldwide attention as a popular alternative lifestyle resource. The global organic essential oils market is expected to grow 11% through 2021 due to increased demand for organic beauty and personal care products, especially among millennials. They are becoming more aware of the health…
There are two questions I have routinely received as a tennis coach over the years. How can I improve my tennis game? How can I win more matches? No matter the level or experience of the player asking, I consistently reply with the same three words of advice: prepare, practice,…
The hardest part about getting in shape and starting a fitness routine is time and knowledge. Most people have very limited time, and making it to the gym falls lower on their list of priorities after kids, work and family. In addition, when you don’t know exactly what to do…
The benefits of regular daily exercise have been proven time and again. It is well known that exercise helps with weight control, mood enhancement, endurance, stress management and even sleep! We are now are learning more and more about how exercise can even help your memory! In 2013, an article…
There is no question that the easiest place to gain fat, as well as one of the hardest to lose fat is our belly. Our belly is an area that gets used the least but is most affected when we eat the wrong foods, snack on too much salt or…
Bring out the kid in your inner soul with a challenging and unique way to train your body. You can get one of the best workouts of your life using only what you find at the playground. Swings, slides, monkey bars, benches, ladders - all of it can become your…
With spring in the air, many people are likely stressing about the upcoming allergy season. By definition, allergies are your body's reaction to allergens, a sign that the immune system is working overtime. Allergens are particles your body considers foreign, which forces your immune system to respond to it –…
We have all heard the popular saying “change can be a good thing”. This statement could not be truer when it comes to switching up a workout routine. Sometimes we know we need a change, but it can be challenging and a little overwhelming to think about how to go…
As with many foods, milk has undergone an extreme love-hate relationship in the health community. It has swung from being a necessary part of everyday life (remember the ‘Got Milk?’ slogan?) to a potential risk to your health. (The China Study). As with most things, the truth is somewhere in…
There's nothing better than a girl feeling like her Prince Charming just swooped her off her feet effortlessly without a bulging belly getting in the way! Maybe this is a stretch, but the bottom line is that grooms may need manly wedding workouts and diet help too! If you’re a groom…