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Stability training for the lower body. Great exercise to use to help strengthen the Glute Medius and Hip Abductor muscles.

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 […]


Feeling the Flax: Adding Flaxseed to Your Diet
For the past decade it’s been almost impossible to avoid hearing about flaxseed. You’ve probably seen it mixed in with good-quality granola, as a topping for fruit or added into a smoothie. So what’s the deal with flaxseed? How can something so tiny be so jam-packed with nutrients? Flaxseed, which has been used for its […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’ve been tossing around the idea of starting a garden this spring to promote healthier eating habits, there’s one vegetable you really need to consider growing: the mighty bell pepper. Easy to grow (even in a container if you live in an apt), bell peppers have a lot going for them nutritionally. They are […]

Several years ago, specialty shops and health food stores started cranking out the most beautiful, Instagramable fruit and granola-filled concoctions. Enter: the acai bowl. Acai bowls are generally comprised of pulped (and flash-frozen) acai berries that have been blended with other berries, banana and coconut water. Then they are topped with a variety of fruit […]

Bone broth, as trendy as it may seem at the moment, has actually been around since the dawning of the ages. For centuries it has been revered as one of the most comforting and healing culinary concoctions in practically every culture across the globe. So what gives? Why do celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Gwyneth […]

In our never-ending quest to eat healthier, nutrient-dense foods and be intentional about eating more green vegetables each day, the latest trending superfood for 2021 is here and it’s not what you might expect. It’s kelp! Yes, we have seen seaweed in Japanese, Korean and Chinese cuisine for thousands and thousands of years, and here […]

Fight the Flame! The Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
You’ve noticed that something is off. Your energy is lower than normal, you have a hard to sleeping every night and your appetite is pretty much non-existent. With symptoms so vague, it may be hard to put your finger on the problem. First and foremost, consult your physician anytime you are experiencing significant changes in […]