It’s always good to take a moment to reflect as the year comes to a close so we can look ahead with an excited expectancy of what’s to come. Has this year brought about any major changes? Has it beckoned movement? Did you stay put or get stuck longer than you thought? Did you suffer…
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What will you be doing on Christmas Eve at 10:00 PM? That may seem like an incredibly odd and specific question, we know. However, it seems that 10:00 PM on Christmas Eve is the hour at which the Yuletide celebrating world-at-large is more likely to have a heart attack. Why so oddly specific? There’s…
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Do you want the good news or bad news first? We’ll start with the good news: It’s officially the Christmas Season! Time for snowball fights and some sledding; For hot cocoa and cozy fires and maybe indulging yourself a little with sweet treats and long naps. And now for the bad news: It’s cold…
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Is it really that important to eat organic? Does it really make a difference as far as health and wellness go? Turns out it is and does. According to the Environmental Working Group, it makes a huge difference. Pesticides are the known cause of many types of cancers and tumors and infertility issues, not to…
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Let’s try something different: This time we’re not going to tell you about some new study or breaking news. We aren’t telling you anything. We cover a multitude of topics ranging from healthy recipes to supplements, from old school and ancient methods of living a healthy lifestyle to new and exciting studies in the world of…
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Tis the season for over-eating, shopping til you drop, family gatherings, long conversations around the family table, deeply rooted traditions, old stories, and new memories…and for being grateful for all of it. We know that it’s pretty cliché, but there is something to be said about gratefulness. Actually, there’s a lot to be said about…
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This past week, a series of shocking headlines declared Vitamin D and Omega 3 supplements to be a waste of money. It seemed like every major news outlet was piling on. PBS says, “Big Studies give mixed news on fish oil, vitamin D.” TIME says, “Fish Oil and Vitamin D Supplements May Not Help Prevent…
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Now that Autumn is in full swing, it’s time to take stock of what the Summer sun did to your skin. Maybe you’re one of the fair-skinned ones who religiously slathered up in a super high SPF sunscreen. Or, maybe you’re part of the sun-worshipping camp that tans instantly as soon as the sun’s glorious…
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I can’t believe that I have to write this. It’s unspeakable. I’m sure you’re aware of the horrifying manifestation of hate that took place at Tree of Life Synagogue this past weekend. The Pittsburgh area is obviously very close to our hearts. More specifically, that very synagogue was the last place some of our precious,…
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Last year, we did a series of blog posts about the basics of supplementation. It covered seven of our most frequently recommended supplements. We discussed circumstances in which they were helpful as well as research supporting each. Our goal was to give folks a great starting point and foundational knowledge on their journey toward better…
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