Healthy and Inspired Living
Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a powerful anti-microbial fatty acid that protects the immune system of the fetus and newborn. Pregnant and nursing mothers should eat coconut oil to increase the quality of the womb environment and breast milk. There has been a lot of research lately discussing how the environment of the womb can… [Read Full Story]
I have been so unmotivated lately to pull out my mat or head to the gym. And I have new instructional DVDs (usually the love of my life) that I haven’t even taken out of the cellophane yet! What’s wrong with me? The guilt that comes along when not following through with planned physical activities… [Read Full Story]
One of those trendy fitness words that people like to use without understanding what they are talking about is the Core. Functional training is also a very misused word in the fitness industry. A common fitness misconception is that the abs are all that make up the core. Specifically, the part of the abs that… [Read Full Story]
We are fortunate to be experiencing a great shift in consciousness in Western Culture, where integrating highlights of Eastern practices such as yoga and meditation are helping us to slow down and adjust the way we experience life. Part of this revolution is the practice of Mindfulness, and part of being mindful is practicing being… [Read Full Story]
We all know that being in good shape will improve our on hill performance, make skiing more enjoyable and protect against injuries. Unfortunately with today’s hectic lifestyle it can be difficult to fit in your fit to ski workouts on a regular basis. Here are a few medicine ball exercises that give you a quick… [Read Full Story]
Below is a 15 question screening tool to help identify if your child is at high risk for celiac disease. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete and score but can make a lifetime of difference in the health of your child and your family’s quality of life. How accurate is the screening questionnaire?… [Read Full Story]
When you go to the gym, are you all business with earphones in, avoiding eye contact? Or are you the social butterfly who never breaks a sweat because it takes an hour just to get out of the locker room? It you’re in the first category, you’ve likely rolled your eyes a few times when… [Read Full Story]
The benefits of exercise are heard everywhere. Lose fat, gain muscle, improve cardio, look good, feel good, improve sports performance and so on are all reasons as to why people workout. Many of us will go to the gym with the best intentions but arrive and stare at the large building like a deer in… [Read Full Story]
Breaking a sweat doesn’t have to mean breaking your budget on a new wardrobe, but it is important for a number of reasons that you take some time to plan your outfits. No – it’s not because yoga class has turned into a fashion show and you don’t want to be caught wearing last season’s… [Read Full Story]
Functional training is one of those trendy fitness industry terms that people like to use without understanding what it really means. Core is another one of those words, but that will be the subject of another blog post. Functional training isn’t just a workout with medicine balls and ropes. Functional strength is strength applied to… [Read Full Story]
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