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It’s pretty much common knowledge that eating a carbohydrate-heavy diet isn’t great for weight loss, but what happens when you completely eliminate carbs? The Ketogenic diet. “This very low-carbohydrate diet severely limits the intake of carbs to force the body into ketosis, an altered metabolism that builds-up ketones,” explains Alex Caspero, R.D, HUM Nutrition Ambassador. “This happens when the body is starved of carbohydrates and is forced to break down...
Scents are pretty powerful—and it turns out that a few of them have some seriously relaxing effects. So, if you’re stressed, (because let’s face it, how can you not ever feel that way in the world we’re living in?), try using one of the following four essential oils to ease the tension. Lavender This is the quintessential essential oil for relaxation—and there’s plenty of research to back up the fact...
There’s nothing quite as wonderful as scrolling through an Instagram feed full of food; especially when you know that it’s all made from real, plant-based ingredients. Not only do colorful Buddha bowls and intricate avocado-toast creations photograph beautifully, but they also serve as serious nutrition inspiration. We love scrolling to find dessert recipes that we didn’t even realize could be vegan. We rounded up ten of the most talented vegan...
Success Doesn't Follow Being Busy... Growing up, I hated not being busy and was obsessed with the idea of success. I felt like if I didn't have a jam-packed schedule I was just being lazy. This mentality continued in my adult life. With the structure of a 9-5, I was able to keep my schedule clean with plenty of time off, but once I entered the world of freelance writing...
We're excited to introduce you to our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Josh Trutt. Known for merging Western technology with Eastern alternative therapies, he's a true pioneer in the medical field. His journey through medicine is fascinating and as an advocate for wellness, his efforts are noble to say the least. Here, he talks about his start in Emergency Medicine and how he now treats individuals holistically through genetic testing, acupuncture, supplements, and advanced procedures such as stem...
July 4th Recipe Ideas Believe it or not, Independence Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning an obligatory red, white and blue concoction to bring to your holiday celebration. While your go-to American flag-inspired cake is awesome, here’s some inspiration from Pinterest to make this year a bit more unique. From DIY popsicles and frozen bananas to firecracker pretzel rods and fruit kebabs, we’ve...
Organize your life, find peace in the places you spend the most time. Offices are the last place you need clutter. Although it can be difficult to keep a space you’re constantly working in organized, it’s incredibly important. Working in a disorganized office is stressful, distracting and hindering not only to your career, but also to your health. We spoke with top experts to find out the best organize and...
When you spend all day running around, it makes sense that you’d feel like collapsing on top of your bed without even brushing your teeth or changing into your PJs. But a pre-bedtime routine can set you up for a good night’s sleep, like it does for these successful people as well as a great day tomorrow. Here, nine super-successful people in the wellness space, who work truly hard for a...
While splurging on special occasions isn’t a bad thing, it’s always smart to try to maintain good, healthy habits and a healthy lifestyle whenever possible. We spoke with the experts to find out healthy food swaps you can make at your next BBQ, a Healthy BBQ, that’ll keep your lifestyle in check without sacrificing any of the fun. Photo Credit: Palmetto Healthy BBQ Tip: Swap Meat for Vegetables You may find...
View of Beauty The beauty industry tends to define beauty as ‘confidence’ and through advertising and the media, explains how by using the right products and learning a few tricks of the trade, confidence can be easily enhanced. Yes, that’s true, having my brows shaped to properly frame my face, having silky smooth skin and rocking a nearly flawless self tan all definitely make me feel more confident and therefore,...
