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Texas A&M research shows standing desks lead to improved BMI

Texas A&M research shows standing desks lead to improved BMI  (COLLEGE STATION, Texas) — Texas A&M researchers have shown, for the first time, evidence that standing desks in classrooms can slow the increase in elementary school children’s body mass index (BMI)—a key indicator of obesity—by an average of 5.24 percentile points. The research was published … Continue reading Texas A&M research shows standing desks lead to improved BMI

5 Tips to Help Keep Skin Safe in the Sun

5 Tips to Help Keep Skin Safe in the Sun   Berlin, Germany, 23/8/16 – Over recent decades beauty standards have altered to place a larger importance on bronzed, sun-kissed skin. Changing leisure habits have made regular use of sunbeds acceptable, and a culturally agreed importance of boasting a year-round tan as a sign of … Continue reading 5 Tips to Help Keep Skin Safe in the Sun

CanfitPro World Fitness Expo

I recently spoke at the 2016 CanfitPro World Fitness Expo. My talk was Saturday August 13th in the main expo hall. I spoke about Hydration! Overall I think my talk was well received and I got a lot of good questions and feedback. This was my second time speaking at the expo and I hope … Continue reading CanfitPro World Fitness Expo

Train It Right Must Have Gym Equipment For At Home

Hey guys! Alicia here! I know some of you have really busy schedules and can’t make it into the gym to train all the time. I am the same way. Sometimes after clients, events, and meetings I have article deadlines to meet and have to rush home leaving no time for me to get my … Continue reading Train It Right Must Have Gym Equipment For At Home

Building A Healthy Child – Book Reveiw

Building A Healthy Child – Book Review Many parents feed their children as if they are adults. The truth is, however, that organs and body systems mature at different times, which means nutrition needs at different ages vary. In her new book, “Building a Healthy Child,” naturopathic doctor Melina Roberts outlines a revolutionary nutritional program that … Continue reading Building A Healthy Child – Book Reveiw

Zespri® Green and SunGold Kiwifruit – @zesprikiwifruit

If you guys are tuned into the Olympics like I am you must be feeling motivated to get your health and fitness not track! You don’t need to head to Rio for a taste of Gold this summer. Zespri® Green and SunGold Kiwifruit are a refreshing and nutritious snack that will keep you on top of your … Continue reading Zespri® Green and SunGold Kiwifruit – @zesprikiwifruit

Larabar Lemon – Add Zest To Your Life @larabar

Larabar Lemon – Add Zest To Your Life What’s Larabar? Larabar was founded by Lara Merriken in May of 2000. She believed that food should be fun, enjoyable and good for you. She tinkered with recipes an d made her own Larabar bars. She discovered how natural foods enlivened her mind, body and spirit and … Continue reading Larabar Lemon – Add Zest To Your Life @larabar

Organic High Frequency Superfood – Review

The folks over at Freeman Formula recently sent this Organic High Frequency Superfood for me to try out. Since super foods and greens are in my prep meal plan this was great for me. This formula is for the health conscience individual that is striving for optimal health according to them. And I couldn’t agree … Continue reading Organic High Frequency Superfood – Review

Joyous Health – The 7-Day Sensational Salad Guide

Joy McCarthy is a certified Holistic Nutritionist and founder of the hugely popular healthy living blog www.joyoushealth.com . She is the author of the Canadian bestselling book Joyous Health: eat and Live well Without Dieting. Her second book, Joyous Detox, comes out in December 2016. I recently was sent a copy of the salad guide from … Continue reading Joyous Health – The 7-Day Sensational Salad Guide

CYREX ARRAY 2 PROVIDES CANADIAN CLINICIANS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR ACCURATE ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING OF INTESTINAL BARRIER FUNCTION

CYREX ARRAY 2 PROVIDES CANADIAN CLINICIANS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR ACCURATE ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING OF INTESTINAL BARRIER FUNCTION   Cyrex Laboratories, a clinical laboratory specializing in functional immunology and autoimmunity, offers Array 2, an intestinal antigenic permeability screen. The Array 2 is the most advanced test on the market to accurately measure intestinal permeability or “leaky gut” … Continue reading CYREX ARRAY 2 PROVIDES CANADIAN CLINICIANS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR ACCURATE ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING OF INTESTINAL BARRIER FUNCTION