by Christy Holt | Jun 29, 2018 | general health, health & fitness
Baby, it’s hot out there! If you have been working out over the past winter and spring months, you may be surprised at the new challenges that full-on summertime fitness throws at you. Now that we are entering the peak summer months, you are probably discovering...
by Christy Holt | Jun 22, 2018 | aging, food, general health, health & fitness, hormones, sleep, stress
If there was ever a call for “digestive health,” this is it! Yes, it’s true. Your gut is considered your “second brain.” There is no denying it anymore. And because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the enteric...
by Christy Holt | Jun 15, 2018 | food, general health, health & fitness
Yes you should (end of post). Just kidding. Sort of. Anyways…. what exactly is it about coconut oil that makes it so healthy? And which type is best?Let’s dive into some of the fascinating research and find out. Coconut oil is a special kind of fat Coconut oil...
by Christy Holt | Jun 8, 2018 | food, general health, health & fitness, stress
You probably know the negative health effects of eating too much sugar, especially “added sugars” like in soda pop, candy, baked goods, and many commercially-available cereals, just to name a few. Added sugar is hiding just about everywhere in the grocery...
by Christy Holt | Jun 1, 2018 | food, general health
Let’s finally put an end to the debate of raw vs. cooked. Of course, in the grand scheme of a well-balanced, nutrient-dense, varied, whole foods diet, the cooked vs. raw debate isn’t that critical for most people. Where this can become a consideration is for...
by Christy Holt | May 25, 2018 | food, general health, health & fitness, stress, Uncategorized
Yes, I’m serious! (And don’t you sometimes wonder anyway?) You already know that your poop can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional, health. You may get constipation or have diarrhea when you eat something that “doesn’t agree...