Posts Tagged ‘healthy living’
Simple Exercises to Help You Lose Belly Fat
For some of us, the fall and winter months are a welcomed time of year, where we can layer up clothing and completely ignore what is going on beneath. Didn’t achieve the flat stomach you wanted over the summer? No problem–just cover it up with a sweater! Although there is some truth to that, we […]
Small and Mighty: Why Microgreens are Having a Moment
With famers markets and craft fairs taking over Wilmington almost every weekend throughout the fall, there’s one health food that’s notably present at all of them. We’re talking microgreens, a tiny, delicate plant that is jam-packed with vitamins, antioxidants and enzymes. This trendy food has been sneaking its way into soups, sandwiches, salads and smoothies […]
If you’re one of the millions of people working from a desk and staring at a computer monitor for 8 hours every day, it’s safe to say you are in danger of developing poor posture. Posture that results from sitting at a computer monitor too long—otherwise known as the forward head tilt — can eventually […]
Practical Ways to Keep Your Immune System in Top Shape
The one thing that has been on the forefront of all of our minds for the past year and a half is health. If you haven’t been stressing over COVID 24/7 then you’ve most certainly felt the effects of it with mask mandates, unemployment, struggling businesses and the constant barrage of information from the media […]
The Importance of Maintaining a Heart-Healthy Diet
The truth is, when you’re a teenager you feel like you’re going to live forever. In your 20s and 30s, life is oftentimes focused on starting a career, falling in love and starting a family. But by the time you reach middle age something happens. You realize that you aren’t invincible and health and longevity […]
Behind the Filter: The Truth About Cellulite
It’s one of the scariest and most dreaded words for women everywhere, no matter age, race or weight. It’s also one of main reasons that cosmetic procedures like liposuction, laser treatment and body sculpting were even created. And the reason we love to use those special filters when taking bikini-clad photos at the beach? It […]
Nutrition: The Most Important Part of Fitness
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been told: you are what you eat. Of course, this basically means that in order to be fit and healthy, you need whole fruits, vegetables, healthy carbs and lean protein to properly fuel your body. Nutrients from the food we eat provide the structure and function […]
Kick Start Your Day with a Healthy Breakfast
There’s no real denying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It allows you to break your fast following 8 hours of sleep, which helps your body replenish glucose. This helps to boost your energy levels and while also providing other nutrients required for good health. It also jumpstarts your metabolism, helping […]
Do I Really Need a Gallon of Water a Day?
As surprising as it may seem, one of the hottest trends with celebs this summer has not been a designer handbag or any other unattainable luxury item. No, the one thing celebs, influencers–and those of us in the fitness world–can’t seem to get enough of is the gigantic water bottle. You’ve most likely seen the […]
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past few years (not one made of salt!), you have most likely heard of Himalayan salt cave therapy. Wilmington is actually home to two salt caves at the moment and likely more in the future as salt therapy, or halotherapy, continues to rise in popularity at […]
The Surprising Health Benefits of the Mighty Peach
You can’t turn on the radio right now without hearing Justin Bieber sing about it and if you’re from the state of Georgia, you know the significance of it. And where are my ‘90s kids? Even the Presidents of the United States of America devoted an entire song to it back in the day. We’re […]
3 Surefire Ways to Improve Your Cholesterol
You’ve just gotten blood work results back and—to your surprise—your cholesterol level is abnormally high. How could this be? You’re relatively active and eat somewhat healthy, so what gives? Cholesterol is a naturally occurring waxy substance that the body uses to build cells and make vitamins and substances that help you digest food. Fundamentally, there […]
Raise your hand if you are guilty of uttering either of these phrases: “I’m going on NO sleep! It’s ok; I’ll just make up for it this weekend” or “I’m so exhausted I’ll just grab my third cup of coffee and be fine.” Believe it or not, lack of sleep is one of the most […]
