Author Archives: Kate C

DIRTY DOZEN – ORGANIC OR BUST!

Posted on April 17, 2018

Last week the EWG (Environmental Working Group) published it’s 2018 Dirty Dozen list. According to the working group’s tests, the 12 fruits and veggies on the list below contain the highest amount of pesticides. WHY SHOULD WE CARE? While opting … Continue reading →

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TOP 7 ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS

Posted on April 9, 2018

WHY SHOULD WE BOTHER REDUCING CHRONIC INFLAMMATION?  “constant or out-of-control inflammation in the body leads to ill health, and  eating to avoid constant inflammation promotes better health and can ward off disease”, says Russell Greenfield, MD, a clinical assistant professor … Continue reading →

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PREVENT OR GET OUT OF NECK PAIN FOR GOOD!

Posted on March 28, 2018

Listen to this short audio recording to learn WHY EXERCISE IS SO IMPORTANT FOR NECK PAIN:   In short, you will hear that when our neck and upper back muscles become weakened, our head leans forward. This misalignment puts a … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss: Is timing everything?

Posted on March 3, 2018

For millions of years our genes have been reacting according to our patterns of behavior.  If we keep this in mind when looking at our bodies tendency to store or use fat as as energy, it makes weight loss quite … Continue reading →

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FIVE MINUTES DAY KEEPS THE BACK PAIN AWAY!

Posted on February 6, 2018

Having been in the fitness industry for ten years, I can say from experience that one of the major roadblocks which impedes client’s progress is the “I don’t have enough time in the day for exercise” statement. As a firm … Continue reading →

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Cactus the new coconut?

Posted on January 31, 2018

THE YUMMY HEALTH BENEFITS OF NOPAL CACTUS WATER Continue reading →

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Natural Tick Repellent

Posted on November 28, 2017

Remember, what we put on our skin ends up INSIDE our body!  Our skin is the largest organ we are walking around with – let’s feed it quality substances.  When it comes to living a healthy and organic lifestyle, what we lather on … Continue reading →

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