Author: Cheryl Buckley
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Holiday Hacks: 3 Time-Saving Kitchen Tips
The holidays look a lot different for most of us this year: holiday parties, school concerts, family gatherings, shopping, and vacations may not be happening quite the same way – yet somehow, we will all still be VERY busy. Give yourself the gift of taking some shortcuts and holiday hacks to take some of the…
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What you need to know about healthy blood pressure
Healthy blood pressure is very important as we are seeing a rise in High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, called the “silent epidemic.” That’s because so many people have it. But because it rarely shows any warning signs or symptoms, it’s easy to miss if you’re not looking out for it. According to the…
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Skin issues? Here are foods to eat for healthy skin
Your skin is your largest organ, and it plays a vital role in your overall health and wellness, and you can learn what foods to eat for healthy skin. Your skin protects what’s inside you by keeping water and nutrients in, while keeping harmful bacteria and viruses out. Your skin helps you maintain your body…
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Your guide to Healthy fish to eat
It’s no secret that seafood is good for your heart and your brain, but you’ve probably also heard that some people should avoid certain types. This is true. If you’re allergic to seafood, you should avoid it altogether. If you’re at higher risk for foodborne illness, you should avoid certain types of seafood. However, overall,…
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Here’s your guide to best foods for hypothyroidism
These are all linked to the thyroid because it directs important processes that happen throughout the body. I will discuss the best foods for hypothyroidism below. Thyroid hormones help control your metabolism. When the levels are too low, metabolism slows down. Symptoms can include feeling chilly, fatigued, getting constipated, feeling down, and gaining weight. Low…
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How Intermittent Fasting Works
Trying to figure out how intermittent fasting works? There are so many different diets out there that claim to help with weight loss and disease prevention: low-fat, low-carb, ketogenic, paleo, whole 30, vegetarian, vegan, DASH, Mediterranean, MIND, etc. But I want to talk about one of the latest trends: intermittent fasting. You may be used…
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Food For Athletes – From weekend warriors to competitive athletes
When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, two fundamental pillars are nutrition and physical activity, I will cover what you need to know about food for athletes. These can contribute to lowered risk of so many physical diseases and conditions along with improved mental health and well-being. Some common foods for athletes that include…
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Wondering about the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. The signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia can feel like pain or tenderness that is very sensitive to the touch, can happen just about anywhere throughout the body, and lasts days, weeks, months, or longer. Fibromyalgia is a “pain regulation” or “neurosensory” disorder because people with…
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Learning about the gut brain axis connection
You may have heard the term being used lately about the gut brain axis connection. The gut and brain are interconnected more than we previously thought—new research is proving it. These discoveries have huge potential to help people with gut issues with help from their brain. And help people with brain or mood issues with…
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Low-carb eating
You probably have heard people you know talk about Low-carb eating and you may be curious on whether or not it’s a good idea or not. There’s a lot of online buzz about this lately. Some say they are amazing for weight loss. Others warn that they can increase your risk of heart disease.…