Prevention 101

  Intro Disease: it’s a word that’s thrown around too often these days. It seems that we’re constantly bombarded with the threat of disease lurking at every corner. Some of the more common diseases that afflict people these days are heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus (Type 2, specifically), obesity, cancer, inflammation and chronic joint conditions. [...]

Supplements 101

Intro According to some reports, the dietary supplement industry is raking in upwards of $20 billion dollars each year.  This statistic will continue to grow as manufacturers continue to capitalize on what I like to call our “pill popping culture.”  Supplement sales coupled with healthcare expenditures would suggest a relative positive relationship between the former [...]

Nutrition 101

The Basics Of all the pillars of wellness, nutrition is probably the most dynamic (at least on the surface).  And by “dynamic”, I mean that what we consider nutritious is in a constant state of flux.  Additionally, technology and bio-engineering continue to afford manufacturers “creative license” when producing our food and beverages.  All of this [...]

Wellness Primer

If you’re new to the whole idea actually living a healthy lifestyle, it can be a daunting (and at times, seemingly impossible) undertaking.  Misinformation is ubiquitous, so consumers feel confused and powerless when it comes to their health.  You don’t have to feel confused and powerless though.  Information is the key and the first step [...]

Fitness 101

The Basics Exercising is probably the least favorite of all the “wellness pillars” for many people to address.  Not only does it require a decent amount of physical exertion (depending on your goals), it also means that you have to carve out some time in your busy schedule to do it – time a lot [...]