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The Stress Mess: How It Messes With Your Health
The Stress Mess: How It Messes With Your Health We all have some level of stress, right? It may be temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic). Acute stress usually won’t mess with your health too much. It is your body’s natural reaction to circumstances and can even be life-saving. Then, when the “threat” (a.k.a. “stressor”) is…
3 Useful Exercise Concepts to Include In Your Springfield Weight Loss Strategy
3 Useful Exercise Concepts to Include In Your Springfield Weight Loss Strategy Whether you are obese or just need to lose a few pounds to get to your ideal weight, exercise must be part of the equation. There are multitudes of exercises that will make a difference, but it can become overwhelming when you aren’t…
Reduce Inflammation With These Key Foods
Reduce Inflammation With These Key Foods Inflammation. It’s not just for health headlines. It’s a fact. Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be pretty bad for our health; this is especially true when it’s chronic (i.e. lasts a long time). Inflammation has been linked to obesity, heart…
Phytic Acid, The Mineral Reducer
Phytic Acid, The Mineral Reducer Do you soak or sprout your nuts, seeds, grains and legumes? Is it to help improve their digestibility? To help increase their nutrition? Perhaps, it’s to reduce phytic acid? Phytic acid is naturally present in most nuts, seeds, grains and legumes; it is the plant’s storage form of the mineral…
How Do I Keep My Blood Sugar Stable?
How Do I Keep My Blood Sugar Stable? Oh, the words “blood sugar.” Does it conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections? Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain and muscles.…
How Can I Get Enough Vitamin D?
How Can I Get EnoughVitamin D? When we think of “vitamins,” we know they’re super-important for health. But vitamin D is special. It’s difficult to get enough vitamin D; vitamin D is, therefore, a very common deficiency. So, let’s talk about how much of this critical fat-soluble vitamin we need, and how you can get…