So many Americans suffer from back pain at any given time. Even activities in your daily routine can cause back pain including things such as driving, sitting at a desk all day, poor sleeping positions, or even just cleaning your house. These seem like small daily activities that wouldn’t put much …
Healthy Cups of Caffeine
Do you ever need a caffeine fix but don’t want to turn to coffee or a soda filled that leaves you with the jitters? I often find myself needing a mid-afternoon pick me up but it’s too late for me to grab a classic cup of joe. Luckily there are lots of other healthier drinks and foods that contain …
How Long Will It Take Me To Get In Shape!
If you are reading this, you have most likely fell for a "six pack in six weeks" type of trap at least once. But no worries! This honestly happens to the best of us. Many of us, when looking to get in shape, would love for the process to be as quick and as painless as possible. This unfortunately is …
HELP – I sit all day and I can’t get up!
By now, we’ve all heard about the detrimental effects that sedentary behavior can have on our bodies and our overall health. While knowing this information is important, many of us still find it difficult to get enough physical activity in during the day, especially for those who sit at a desk for …
Just Like Mama Makes
One of my favorite memories of my childhood is the smell of my mom's homemade pasta sauce. Using my great-great grandmother's recipe, and a few tweaks of her own, she'd spend the whole morning chopping, sautéing, and perfecting the most delicious marinara sauce you'll ever taste. Then, she'd let it …
Moving in the Morning
To some, getting out of bed and going to work out first thing in the morning is the only way to start the day. To others, nothing could sound less appealing. However, if you’re one of those people who don’t find themselves hitting the snooze button every morning, getting to the gym in the AM may be …
Get Moving Right From Your Office Chair!
Do you have a job where you are in your office chair all day? Or just have trouble getting up and doing something during the day? Research has shown that individuals engaging in planned physical activity during the day but have an office job, are still considered sedentary individuals. Are you …
Apples Apples Everywhere
As fall approaches, it’s fun to see the different foods come back into season! A timeless classic is of course, apples. While not just the main and most important ingredient in pies and crisps, apples have a multitude of great health benefits. And while they do taste the most fresh in the fall, it’s …