Salt is highly addictive, not only because we love the taste but because our bodies need it for survival. Among many necessary bodily functions, salt helps regulate muscle contractions and body fluid levels. However, because it’s in most processed foods and used as a flavor…
As much as we didn’t like to hear it growing up, “stand up straight” was very good advice indeed. Maintaining correct posture has so many benefits. Reduced Lower Back Pain Sitting or standing in a slouched position for prolonged periods of time puts undue stress…
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Is chocolate good for you, or bad for you? Well like with everything, moderation is the key. Eating a little dark chocolate each day may reduce the risk of heart disease by one-third. And, did you know that dark chocolate has an anti-bacterial effect on…
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In our fast-paced lives between work, friends and raising a family, it’s tempting to try to pack exercise into a short time period. If you only have 10 minutes, why not do a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout? While there are many benefits to incorporating…
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Creating a realistic budget is one of the best ways to grow your business sustainably and protect against leaner times. A budget gives you more control over the financial health of your business, allowing you to manage cash flow, create spending limits and set meaningful…
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Chwen Lim is passionate about graphic design and enjoys coaching small and medium-sized businesses through creating online branding to tell the story of their products and services on the web. Chwen earned her degree in art from Central Saint Martins—University of the Arts London and…
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What is the correlation between the food we eat and inflammation? We are never taught about this growing up in school and our parents don’t always have all the answers. As a young child I remember my mother feeding me lots of pork, from delicious…
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International Day of Yoga is coming up next week on Monday, June 21st, and we want to celebrate the movements that help us strengthen our bodies and minds. Starting the day off right with a Sun Salutation or a few Cat/Cows and Child’s Poses to…
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Increase your water intake to help your body process fat, improve your workouts and make you feel full between meals. Let’s discover the good water does for us when we drink up. Lipolysis The process of breaking down fat in the body is called lipolysis….