Fall can be precarious for people who struggle with emotional eating. The lighter summer fruits and vegetables are becoming scarce, replaced by heavier, high-calorie comfort foods. Soon, they’ll be joined by all those tempting holiday treats. Here are some practical ideas for curbing your emotional eating before your clothes start getting too tight. Emotional eating […]
The fitness industry is entering another important phase. Technology, when used appropriately, can help people identify areas in their health and fitness routines that need improvement. In his new blog, certified personal fitness instructor Johnny Gillespie reveals his thoughts about those high-tech fitness wrist bands, and the fitness apps that can be downloaded to your […]
It’s already back-to-school time. And along with that comes the stress of changing schedules. Fall sports will start up soon. In his recent blog, certified personal fitness instructor Johnny Gillespie warns: “If you fail to plan, then plan to fail.” Transitioning doesn’t have to be stressful. Having a good plan, a good communications strategy and […]
Suntheanine calms thunderstorm fears of dogs, according to new research presented at the 2014 Veterinary Behavior Symposium. The study author reported a 40 percent reduction in storm anxiety among the dogs studied when the dogs were given ANXITANE,® which features Suntheaine brand L-theanine as its active ingredient. Among other findings of the study: – Thunderstorm […]
With literally thousands of dietary supplements on the market, how can you tell the difference between one brand and another? And does it really matter? “Yes! Just because their labels look similar, and the ingredients appear to be the same, the ingredients inside the bottle can vary significantly”, advises holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos in her […]
Do you know why some people feel badly even after only one drink? It’s because alcohol increases harmful free radical activity in the body. Once consumed, alcohol is converted to a toxic chemical called acetaldehyde, which is similar to formaldehyde and more damaging than alcohol. All of this causes three of the worst post-imbibing symptoms: […]
If you are dragging yourself through each day, you’re not alone. Fatigue is one of the most common problems that people discuss with their doctors and pharmacists. In her latest blog, holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos reviews some possible physical energy-draining culprits including food intolerances, iron deficiency and dehydration. She points out that a lack of […]
The days and weeks leading up to the happiest day of your life may also be filled with the most stress. But as you plan for your wedding, you may not always have time to relax your mind with quiet meditation. The good news is that human clinical trials have shown Suntheanine, a purified form […]
If you’ve ever experienced Monday-morning muscle soreness after over-doing it on the weekends, here’s some great advice from Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Johnny Gillespie. A 42-year-old athlete and Empowered Yoga instructor, Gillespie knows a thing or two about aching muscles. In his current blog, Gillespie describes the importance of distinguishing between sore muscles and […]
If you’re not running correctly, the most expensive shoes in the world may not prevent your joints and shins from pain and injury. In his new blog, Certified Personal Trainer Johnny Gillespie reveals how to use your body’s natural ‘springs’ to improve your form. He adds, “To teach yourself to run correctly, you first need […]
