Have you noticed that your body’s ability to heal is slowing down a bit, especially during winter and early spring? Or maybe your mood seems to be off sometimes? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, and best of all, we have the perfect detoxifying and invigorating solution for you - infrared saunas! It’s not just any old sauna, and no, it’s definitely not like a tanning bed or sitting in a microwave. This highly effective treatment uses heat and infrared light to give you the immunity and energy boost you’re looking for. Our friend the Sun is the largest producer of infrared wavelengths; although u ..read more

You know when you’re in a public place, minding your own business and going about your day, and then you sneeze or cough and everyone looks at you, wide-eyed and in sheer disbelief that you could ever commit such a heinous act!! I mean, I know wintertime has always been pretty rough, but the last few winters have hit a little different, right? Amidst a global pandemic, our health -specifically our immunity- has been at the center of many conversations about what personal wellness truly means. Through these conversations, it has become increasingly evident that strengthening our immunity must ..read more

You know what I'm talking about, right?  The beginning of the year when many people decide it’s time to take control of the holiday drinking, that was held over from the backyard summer drinking, that was hanging on from the last ski season drinking.  The year is full of fun reasons to indulge in a cocktail or three.  There are many reasons that people to decide to stop completely, take a break, or just cut back.  Regardless of the route taken, it’s important to pay attention to the effects that alcohol has on the body.  Anyone who has chosen to step away from the dai ..read more

As we are all urged to stay home and maintain social distance to slow Covid-19, loneliness is most likely spreading like wildfire.  The effects of loneliness on mortality are similar to serious risk factors like Obesity.  Not only that, the impact of loneliness on ones health is often compared to the damage of smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Regardless, we know loneliness is detrimental to our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In this “modified” way of living during the stay at home orders, virtual meet ups are the new road to connect (for now).  While these meetings of ..read more

Many of us find ourselves enjoying a bed time snack most evenings. However, some may question whether or not this good for long term health. The health of it comes down to many things, but of course the type of bedtime snack you’re actually eating tops the list. Some like to start digging into that tub of ice cream, or even a quick handful of crackers. Choosing unhealthy foods day after day will often times lead to a habit thats rough to break. Eating these food items right before hopping into bed isn’t the most beneficial way to relax and get a good nights sleep either. Many nutrition experts ..read more

Stress, or the lack thereof, plays an extremely important part in our life and how we can deal with it can dramatically impact our overall health. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress – some help, others not so much. If you have yet to figure out good ways to deal with stress, here are a couple tips to help you! 1.      Get a good bedtime ritual down to help you reach peaceful sleep 2.      Move and exercise! Keeping your body moving, no matter what you do, is a good habit to establish. Even if it is standing up and stretching dur ..read more

In 2019, a study was published that documented how important mushrooms are in our diet. The study reported that seniors who were given only two servings of mushrooms per week were half as likely to run into a decline in mental capability and thus, a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s. A couple ways that mushrooms can benefit your health are Immune balance, antioxidant defenses, healthy microbiome support, nerve growth, and they provide a large amount of nutrients that are beneficial to your brain. While the study mentioned previously only establishes a correlation, mushrooms are still a vital part of ..read more

We’ve all been there. We just bought an unusually bright neon dessert, looked at the nutrition facts, and saw a couple ingredients we weren’t quite sure how to pronounce. Here are a couple of food additives to look out for, particularly if you have children: 1.      BPA (Bisphenol A) 2.      Phthalates 3.      PFCS (Perfluoroalkyl Chemicals) 4.      Perchlorate 5.      Artificial Colors 6.      Nitrates and Nitrites The burning question in everyo ..read more