The Cost and Complications of Diabetes
Sunday, January 23 2011
As a nation, we must start moving more, eating less and eating real food! Serious illnesses like Type II Diabetes may be avoided through healthy diet and exercise, so ensuring our families’ overall health through consistent wellness efforts is critical. Below are some statistics to educate you more about Diabetes. Data from the 2007 National Diabetes
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Benefits of using a Foam Roller
Friday, December 31 2010
One of my favorite toys is the foam roller, why you ask? 1. Releases tension 2. Increases flexibility by stretching muscles and tendons 3. Breaks down scar tissue 4. Increases blood flow and circulation 5. Improves posture 6. Improves balance 7. Strengthens muscles Who can use the foam roller? Anyone who wants to lengthen, strengthen,
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Why is Green Tea so good for you?
Monday, December 06 2010
Green Tea has been around for centuries and it contains catechins – antioxidants that promote health. Below are 10 Benefits of Drinking Green Tea: (from HealthMad) 1. It is used to treat multiple sclerosis. 2. It is used for treatment and prevention of cancer. 3. It is used to stop Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. 4.
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6 Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain
Monday, December 06 2010
Studies show that the average weight gain from Halloween to New Years is 7-10lbs which equals 24,500-35,000 calories. Holistic Nutritionist Tracie Hittman has 6 Tips to help prevent this from happening. The only thing I would add to her list is movement. Walking, Pilates, yoga or lifting weights is a great way for you to
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Flu Season
Tuesday, November 09 2010
The flu season is here unfortunately! You owe it to yourself and your family members to get the facts on influenza and the vaccine that is available. This year’s vaccine will protect against three different viruses: H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused a great number of people to become
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Importance of Strength Training
Tuesday, November 02 2010
Strength training plays a huge role when it comes to fat-loss. Here are many other benefits: 1. Increases lean muscles mass 2. Increases bone density 3. Improves blood pressure 4. Increases HDL (good) cholesterol 5. Decreases LDL (bad) cholesterol 6. Improves strength – physical and mental 7. Helps with posture 8. Improves metabolism, especially at
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Breast Cancer
Sunday, October 24 2010
Thanks to improvements in breast cancer treatment and early detection, many women are surviving breast cancer. There are 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today. The key is early detection. Be sure to perform regular self breast exams and have thermograms. By the numbers: Estimates from the American Cancer Society indicate
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What Position Should I Sleep In?
Sunday, October 24 2010
After having a great conversation with Dr Kaili Richey about how we sleep, she sent me this blog to post. Wishing you all many nights of great sleep! “This question is one that I get often. The answer is unfortunately NOT your stomach. Sorry stomach sleepers. It’s your BACK! Sleeping on your back provides the
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Cancer Success Story/Gilda’s Run
Sunday, October 17 2010
Read what a client recovering from cancer has to say about the importance of exercise. On October 2, 2010 I participated in Gilda’s Run, a local event supporting Gilda’s House in Madison, WI. Gilda’s Run was also part of a larger movement, Livestrong Day that helps to raise cancer awareness on a global level to
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Zoo Run 2010
Monday, October 11 2010
I helped support the zoo by participating in the 10K Zoo Run Run to help raise money and awareness to keep the zoo in good working order for all to enjoy! The organizers did a great job for all of the participants in the 10k and 5k runs. Everyone had a ton of fun –
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IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Monday, September 06 2010
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a complex disorder in which the intestines lose their ability to efficiently move their contents. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, headaches, fatigue, depression, anxiety, bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation. Can you imagine having stomach pain, constipation and fatigue most of the time? That was my experience before finding acupuncture. Healing my gut
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The Importance of Recovering After a Workout
Sunday, June 06 2010
Recovery is often overlooked during training/workouts. Recovery is an essential part of your workout. It allows you to train more often and harder so you can get more out of your workouts. It can have a big impact on your fitness gains or performance. Recovery after exercise is essential to muscle and tissue repair and
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Increasing Your Metabolism With Coconut Oil
Thursday, January 28 2010
Are you afraid of fat? Sadly it seems like many are. Fats (the right ones), are actually your friend. Fats fill you up, help you feel satiated, and help you go longer periods of time between meals. Fats help stabilize blood sugar, slowing down the release of carbohydrates. You can also use fats as a
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Gelatin (aka Collagen)
Sunday, January 17 2010
After meeting with nutritionist Tracie Hittman, I was surprised to learn about gelatin, something I have never heard anyone talk about before. I learned there are 2 different types of gelatin: hydrolyzed and non-hydrolyzed. Hydrolyzed will dissolve in any liquid, where non-hydrolyzed needs hot water added to dissolve completely. I use the hydrolyzed form mixed
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Protein – The Importance
Sunday, January 03 2010
Did you know that after water, protein is the second most important nutrient for our body? When weight training, our bodies need plenty of protein to develop and maintain muscle. Protein is broken down into amino acids, then turned back into protein to produce and repair our muscles after our training session. Because amino acids
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Vitamin D – depressed, fatigued, winter blues? You may be deficient, most of us are.
Sunday, December 20 2009
While at a meeting at CORE Athletic, I listened to a talk about the importance of vitamin D given by nutritionist Tracie Hittman (http://www.itsyourplate.com/). Vitamin D is called the “sunshine vitamin” because it can be synthesized by the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. Besides sunlight, vitamin D3 is the best and most natural
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FitFlops
Wednesday, December 09 2009
Even though it is December, we have a ton of snow, and it is quite chilly out, some of you will be going on vacations soon and if not, warm weather will be here in a few months. My husband and I recently went to Italy and my favorite item I brought with me were
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Tips for an Exceptional, Superb & Powerful Life!
Saturday, November 21 2009
Here is an affirmation I read in class the other day. Please read it often, live it and pass it on! 1.) Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate antidepressant. 2.) Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you
Eyebrow Threading
Monday, October 19 2009
After seeing some amazing eyebrows on women that came into the studio and them mentioning they did threading, I decided to google it. After checking into it, I found the Brow Boutique here in Madison, I decided to give it a try. I made an appointment and was welcomed warmly by Ashu, the owner. She
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