Colds suck. Flus suck even more. Viral warzones, bad bacterial attacks, fungal assaults…it’s all bad. Not only do the many branches of pathogens and illness cause frustrating symptoms, but there is that horrible reality for those at-risk populations (pregnant women, newborn, elderly, people with chronic immune dysfunction, etc.) whereby even a seasonal flu can turn into something enduring, debilitating, and potentially fatal. The thing is, for most people it’s normal, healthy, and natural to get sick every so often…
Read moreHow to Have a Happy (and Healthy) Holiday Season
One of the best parts of the holiday season is the delightful abundance of delectable goodies, festive libations, and social gatherings. In fact, for many, these elements are in and of themselves nourishing rituals creating a sense of cozy, joyful, and hyggeligt magic. Because they’re often so ritualized, and therefore incredibly abundant and seemingly set in stone, it can be hard to draw the line when surrounded by gingerbread cookies and rummy eggnog, and have about ten Christmas parties awaiting your RSVP. But fear not, a few simple tricks can help navigate the slippery slope of a sleigh-ride that is about to ensure…
Read moreHydration 101- Why water is important for our bodies, and how to hydrate properly
You’ve heard it time and time before - drink more water. Your doctor may have mentioned it to you, or your personal trainer. You’ve likely even read an article or two about chronic dehydration and what it might be doing to your body. As much as it’s now seeming like a cliché, there’s a reason there’s so much chatter about H20 - it’s SUPER important for our health and vitality, and sadly so many of us operate day-to-day with serious poor hydration due to...
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