Our StoryGuided by Hope Let perseverance be your engine and hope your fuel. – H. Jackson Brown Jr. For many that have struggled with illness or setbacks in life, it may seem as though health and happiness are out of reach. However, hope is about perseverance and perspective. Joanna Schick’s journey to wellness and recovery hasn’t always […]
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Apr
Apr
Mood, memory, cognitive function and brain health continue to be some of the most-discussed topics as we grow older. This is due to the fact that research scientists are expanding knowledge in the field of brain health backed by the ever-increasing demand for more natural solutions such as scientifically validated dietary supplements. The brain serves […]
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Apr
Apr
Get to Know the Keto Diet Weight loss diets aren’t new. From the Paleo, Vegan and Dukan diets to the well-known Atkins Diet, there are a plethora of modern low-carb diet plans that focus on maximizing health while facilitating weight loss. But in our rush to improve our health and enhance our life, we all […]
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Apr
Apr
KEEP ON, KEEPING ON Helen Swanson has lived in numerous cities and towns throughout the Midwest, and everywhere she goes she brings with her a keen sense of service. “I’ve always tried to help people and to have a servant’s heart. That’s just what I do because you never know what tomorrow’s going to bring. […]
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Feb
Feb
In “To a Mouse, on Turning Her Up in Her Nest With the Plough,” the Scottish poet Robert Burns writes: The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men Gang aft agley (Go often askew) Indeed, as many of us have undoubtedly experienced, life doesn’t always turn out the way we once envisioned it. However, if […]
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Oct
Oct
The idea of building muscle isn’t as simple as it ought to be. Some, of course, simply believe in a slimmer and leaner interpretation of peak physical health. Others more or less believe that the more “built” they are, the healthier they’ll be. The truth, insofar as there is one, is somewhere in between. Healthy muscles […]
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Oct
Oct
Looking to enhance the health of astronauts in space, in 2001 NASA commissioned a bed rest study that 16 years later could pay dividends by improving your muscle strength and function! The risk of extreme muscle loss presents severe limitations for space exploration. In fact, when the body is exposed to zero gravity environments for […]
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Sep
Sep
Did you know that MyoHealth amplifies the effects of exercise which will help you to get in shape and get results faster! This means that you can get better results with LESS effort. It’s all about working smarter not harder. MyoHealth is the only US patented blend of all 9 essential amino acids. Taking MyoHealth […]
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Sep
Sep
Some days it can be tough to get motivated to workout. It’s so easy to tell yourself – I’ll do it tomorrow, but that’s a slippery slope! With our busy schedules and never ending to-do lists, working out is sometimes the last thing you want to do! Here are the 5 best workout motivation tips […]
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Sep
Sep
Inflammation is a hot topic, and for good reason! An inflamed body can show up as so many health conditions: an achy body, weight gain, low energy and even aging faster!1 Here are 4 sneaky ways that you can help to ease and even prevent inflammation: Ban Electronics From The Bedroom Gadgets are a part […]
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Aug
Aug
How adding fish oil to your diet can help All saturated and monosaturated fats can be made by the body and do not need to be supplied through the diet. However, the body is unable to make two types of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) that have been shown to have much beneficial health effects1: Alpha-linolenic […]
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Aug
Aug
Why are healthy muscles so important anyway? Here are 5 interesting ways that muscle health affects you (#5 is going to shock you!) Diabetes — Having healthy muscles actually decreases your risk of diabetes since muscle is not only important in blunting the magnitude of increases in blood glucose after meals. It also helps prevent decreases […]
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Aug
Aug
Think eating more protein will prevent adult onset muscle loss? Think again! Unfortunately as we age,we start to lose more muscle mass every year.<sup>1</sup> Many people believe adding more protein in their diet will eliminate muscle loss and sadly that is not the solution. Even though eating a balanced diet and including exercise in our […]
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Aug
Aug
Is stress getting the best of you? Here are 5 easy ways to get rid of stress fast! Take a deep breath — When we’re stressed, we tend to take short shallow breaths. By taking a long deep breath, this forces your body to relax and de-stress. Move your body — Movement releases endorphins which make […]
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Jul
Jul
Do you know what digestive enzymes can do for your gut health? Learn how digestive enzymes along with prebiotics and probiotics are the keys to optimal gut health! For many people, how the digestive system functions is a bit of a mystery. Eat, eliminate, repeat is how most people think of this critical body system! […]
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Jul
Jul
Do you know what digestive enzymes can do for your gut health? Learn how digestive enzymes along with prebiotics and probiotics are the keys to optimal gut health! Poor diets, environmental toxins, hormonal changes, and aging can impact our digestive system, commonly resulting in problems such as 1-2 You can support a well-balanced gastrointestinal (GI) tract by […]
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Jun
Jun
Chances are you’re B-12 deficient 1 VITAMIN B-12 FOR MENTAL CLARITY, FOCUS AND ENERGY Vitamin B-12 is a nutrient that is essential for life and healthy aging. It is required for metabolism, a process that encompasses all the physical and chemical processes in the body that convert or use energy. This includes breathing, blood circulation, muscle […]
