wellness

For thousands of years, our ancestors have used mushrooms as medicine. A powerful anti-inflammatory and tool for cauterizing wounds, the amadou mushroom (Fomes fomentarius) was described by the Greek physician Hippocrates around 450 BCE...

Stress is a word that may have five letters, but it might as well be a four-letter word for many people. Stress is something that people try to avoid at all costs.

The nails on Sara’s first two fingers broke off with an audible “snap.” She was trying to open a can of tonic water. And then – just like that – they lay on top of the can. Two lumps of nails stared up at her...

When you hear the word cholesterol, your mind probably brings up negative im- ages which cause unpleasant feelings. However, cholesterol is not necessarily all bad. In fact, a good bit of it is, well, good. It is bad, though, for one to have high amounts of certain types of cholesterol...

Proteins and polypeptides, which make up the majority of an animal's (and your own) muscles and tissues, are made up of amino acids. Additionally, certain fluids like milk include amino acids as a crucial component...

When people say the word collagen, they often think of something that is used to boost one’s appearance. The image of puffy lips and faces might enter one’s consciousness. While it is true that collagen plays an important role in preserving one’s beauty...

Summertime has almost begun for the northern hemisphere! That means that the bugs are out. While we can appreciate bugs for their contributions to nature, there’s no doubt that they can also be an extreme nuisance...

When caring for one’s health, the word mushroom may not exactly come to mind. This factor is indeed a shame because it should be. Mushrooms are more than just something you see in your backyard or put on your pizza...

What does it mean to have a close personal connection? Does it transcend across race and species? Often in life, we think that we have friends, and they turn out to be acquaintances. They are there when things are going well in life. And then they vanish like a fog in the morning when things get tough - when life gets rough...

Flip on the news, pick up the paper, or go online – what do you see? How many stories are there of trouble and woe? How many stories are there of strife and chaos?

Getting all the most necessary nutrients possible is very important for people to keep their health on the right track.  Since electrolytes play such a huge part in certain functions of the body, it is vital that they be fully absorbed, as well as other nutrients too. This is certainly easier said than done...

People have been using supplements for years, and the numbers keep getting bigger as time passes. While diet and exercise are important to health, it takes  that special something extra to help people reach the next level of health and fitness. Various products help people gain muscle, lose fat, get more energy, recover from exercise, and much more. As supplements continue to evolve, there are more and more being made available for all the necessities of physical and mental health...

The race is on. All across America, people are getting ready. They are getting up early or staying up late.These people are striving for different goals. However, there is a commonality. They want to get in shape. Summer is coming. That means beach bodies are on the ready. And if you’re not prepared, it’s time to try.

The different biological systems of the human body need constant maintenance.  Taking care of one’s gut is certainly no exception. It is up to us to make sure we have good gut health so that we can also have great immune health, skin health, and adequate amounts of energy.

A vegan diet, which means excluding all animal products from one’s diet, which includes all meats and dairy (milk, cheese, butter) has gained significant popularity in recent years. Years ago many vegans' reasons for only eating a plant-based diet, had to do with the ethical (killing animals) and environmental reasoning of how our foods were produced.

Your weight loss has become a big business. And recently, the big players have stepped up. These major players are the pharmaceutical companies. They promise a miracle of weight loss.

Shilajit is a naturally occurring material that is mostly found in the Himalayas and was created over ages by the slow breakdown of certain plants under the influence of microbes. It is a strong and extremely...

Let’s face it, girls!! Hormones can be a real pain in the neck.  You can feel great one minute, mad the next, and then totally depressed. Throughout anyone’s life, hormones can sometimes feel like your best friend or your worst enemy.

Nutrition is the study of how our body uses food to provide the necessary nutrients for growth, repair, and maintenance. A balanced diet that provides all the essential nutrients in the right proportions is essential for optimal physical and mental health.

Yes, you’ve heard it thousands of times before.  Take this medication for this and this medication for that.  Some of the most common bodily issues that people consult medication for are lessening anxiety, helping with relaxation, trying to fall asleep, as well as alleviating pain and inflammation.

Go back to school.  Your kids are hitting the books once again—why shouldn’t you? Fall is a perfect time of year for you to sign up for a new fitness or cooking class.

In the spring, the earth comes alive; bursting with new growth and the wind spreads the news.  We always look forward to spring, but when it’s here, many of us claim that it makes us sick and tired.  

In Ayurvedic Medicine warm water with lemon has long been touted as a body cleanser.  When you drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach it immediately revs up your digestive system and cleanses your body, and boost your immune system.

Determining a style of yoga to engage in comes with a prolific selection of studios or yoga schools. Before you begin, visit several classes in your area to choose which environment and type you’d like to begin your program. Read if you want to learn more...

As more people flock to the gym for their New Year’s resolutions, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology are offering words of caution for gym members. While working out has many benefits, including weight control, disease prevention, and even mood improvement, germs can thrive at the gym. 

If you are like most people, you have a busy and stressful life. Trying to balance your job and your family and still find time for yourself is hard for many people to do.

Your wellness does not only depend on your physical shape, it is also indicated by your mind’s condition. We’ll take care of your mind and make you not only look better, but also feel great. We have  attached  PDF version’s of our program for your convenience. Let ‘s start.        

Nowadays, staying healthy has never been easier. Sometimes it feels like a long road, but you are never alone on it! That is the thing about health and well being- it is a constant striving forward. And we can only move forward by arming ourselves with better knowledge and an open mind as to what supports our health as individuals

Tea is riding on a wave of popularity and with good reason. Tea has become an increasingly versatile and healthy, modern beverage- it is so much more than just the regular tea with milk you may start your day with when you fancy a change from coffee.

With people more health-conscious than ever before, the use of vitamins and dietary supplements has astronomically risen. In fact, the dietary supplements market is astonishingly expected to reach over $349 billion by 2026.

We all need energy. It is our language, our currency if you like. Without enough energy, we either cut ourselves short of what we need or others ultimately it is often both!

Success should not come with the price tag of our health upon it, and so we need to be more mindful of how we go about being successful. Essentially, we should be seeking out ways to work smarter- and not always harder!