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12 Super Healthy Breakfast Foods You Should Eat Every Day

12 Super Healthy Breakfast Foods You Should Eat Every Day

Getting out of bed and grabbing a quick breakfast on the way out the door is a struggle for many of us on some (OK, most) mornings. Attempting to make a gourmet meal every morning is unrealistic. But that's no reason to accept a sugar high that'll crash in half an hour, leaving you feeling down and hungry. We're about to blow your mind with an assortment of simple, prep-ahead breakfast muffins, vegan breakfast ideas, and healthy smoothies that you can create in a matter of minutes. Let's dive in with these 12 amazing recipes. Avocado And Egg Toast Sometimes,…
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12 Best Post-Running Stretches

12 Best Post-Running Stretches

We get it, stretching is not exactly on the top of your mind after you’ve had a long run. You probably want to take a shower or have a snack. However tempted you might feel to skip your post run stretches, it’s important you do them. It can, in fact, prevent injury and improve your running. Today we’ll be talking about the best post-running stretches. How do you stretch your quads while standing? Which stretch relaxes both your arms and abs at the same time? How do you do lunges with a stretching modification? We’ll talk all about this AND…
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9 Simple Exercises to Improve Your Posture and Reduce Back Pain

9 Simple Exercises to Improve Your Posture and Reduce Back Pain

Are you sure you sit and stand in the correct posture? You might think posture is not all that important. But the reality is poor posture can give you back and neck pain, headaches, and poor balance. You can even get heartburn and breathing difficulties. Today we’re going to discuss simple exercises that help improve your posture and reduce back pain. How do you do quadruped (quad-ruh-ped) thoracic (thur-ass-ick) rotations? What’s an open shoulder exercise? We’ll be discussing all of these AND more... Quadruped Thoracic Rotations If you spend a lot of time at a desk, you’re probably not sitting…
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8 Fermented Foods for Better Digestive Health and Immunity

8 Fermented Foods for Better Digestive Health and Immunity

Are you a fermented food lover? This might be something you don’t know about. Heck, I didn’t know about it until recently. Fermented products are foods and beverages that have undergone microbial growth. Still not following? These products go through a process where yeast and bacteria break down their food components and turn them into different foods. Examples of this include milk, yogurt, beer, wine and sourdough bread. There are also several that boost your health. Let’s talk about 8 Fermented Foods That Improve Your Digestion. From sauerkraut and tempeh, to things you haven’t heard of like miso and natto.…
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14 Warning Signs Your Body Needs More Magnesium

14 Warning Signs Your Body Needs More Magnesium

There are numerous symptoms that we mistakenly believe have nothing to do with magnesium, but they do! Magnesium is linked to muscle cramps, difficulty sleeping, irritability, heart palpitations, constipation, headaches, migraines, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, high blood pressure, PMS, and irritable bowel syndrome. Phew.  The body's fourth most prevalent mineral takes part in 700 chemical processes. Your body can literally stop functioning if you don't get enough of it. You can blame a magnesium deficiency if you constantly feel agitated or twitchy.  But these are not all the tell-a-tale signs. Let's find out the warning signs that suggest you require additional…
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A Timeline Of How Your Body Heals After You Quit Smoking

A Timeline Of How Your Body Heals After You Quit Smoking

Alright, so you’re determined this year to quit smoking but you find it incredibly difficult. Even going a single day without a drag seems impossible. Well, hopefully this will be the help you need. Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you, but they don’t realize just how much quitting can help your long-term health. The body is a wonderful thing, and quitting can help reduce: Stress levels Risk of heart disease Risk of stroke The amount of times you have to go outside in winter It’s amazing what the body can do in just a short period of recovery…
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Warning Signs Your Diet Is HURTING Your BRAIN!

Warning Signs Your Diet Is HURTING Your BRAIN!

Admit it, there’s nothing better than pulling up to your favorite burger spot and ordering the menu. The convenience of having every type of food at your fingertips is something past generations would turn red over. But we often don’t think about how this is affecting our health. I mean, you gain a few pounds. But what about your mental health? For years, studies have shown that fast food can lead to cognitive decline and are hurting your brain. Our favorite pizzas and hot dogs can actually hurt our ability to think and make decisions. This only gets worse as…
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What Those Vertical Ridges On Your Nails Say About Your Health

What Those Vertical Ridges On Your Nails Say About Your Health

Is the texture of your nails trying to tell you something? Having ridges on your nails may seem like just a cosmetic concern, but it can actually mean you have an underlying medical condition! That’s right! Our bodies are incredible at showing us signs of our health, and ridges or vertical lines on the surface of our nails can indicate some pretty serious health concerns. Today we’ll explore what these health issues may be and how to treat nail ridges. Are your kidneys at risk? What cosmetics take care of this? And when should you consult a doctor? We're discussing…
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POWERFUL Reasons Why You Should Take Cold Showers Every Day

POWERFUL Reasons Why You Should Take Cold Showers Every Day

You're not alone if you carve a hot shower in the morning. But did you know that cold showers should be part of your daily routine as well? That's right if you give them a fair chance you might discover you actually like icy showers.  Regardless of how you feel about them, they do wonders for your body. Let's look at the wide range of health benefits available from cold showers.  Cold Showers Can Help With Common Illness Your body is designed to become used to whatever environment you're exposed to. There's something in your body called Leukocytes which support…
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