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Why Am I Gaining Weight For No Reason? (5 Thing That May Be The Cause)
We all know the usual weight gain suspects. There’s your couch and those addicting sugary and salty foods. Or maybe you’ve been exercising less and eating more. (The opposite of Roseanne Barr’s...
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Is Yoga Really That Good for You?
Few wellness routines have garnered as devoted a following as yoga. Once relegated to spiritual masters on misty mountaintops, the practice has since hooked “spiritual” Westerners and, lately, people...
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What Is Wellness Tourism & the Trends That Surround it?
Imagine spending 10 days on a luxury cruise, complete with healers and yogis who help you unlock your mindfulness. Or how about a trip to India that includes a mind-body-soul detox with doctors...
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5 Famous Fitness Icon (And Why They Are Famous)
Since the birth of modern exercise in the 1950s, Americans have been enamored with people who take fitness to the next level. These fitness celebrities have inspired us, educated us and, in some...
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How Did Roseanne Barr Lose Weight? Was Her Weight Loss Down to Diet?
Rosanne Barr is back with a vengeance. Thanks to the successful reboot of her famous sitcom this month on ABC, the iconic comedian, actress and writer is inviting the nation back into the Connor...
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Top 8 Best Female Fitness Influencers (Who Are Worth Listening To!)
Social media has opened up a whole new world of fitness motivation to get people everywhere in the best shape of their lives. Fitness influencers are trending, in part, because health and fitness hold...
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What Is The Fittest Country In The World? (9 Physically Fittest Countries)
Another day, another calorie—but for the world’s fittest countries, staying healthy means more than just a number on a scale. Fitbit revealed a list of some of the world’s fittest countries according...
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The Mediterranean Diet Explained (What Is It Really?)
You’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean Diet by now. Characterized by healthy fats, vegetables and a hint of cheese here and there, no other diet so clearly demonstrates the old adage of “everything...
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4 Signs of Magnesium Deficiency (And How to Get Enough!)
Hypomagnesemia is the official, scientific name for Magnesium deficiency. It is mostly overlooked by people all over the world. While fewer than two percent of Americans have such a deficiency, up to...
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Tapping In To The Science of Boot Camp Workouts
Boot camp fitness classes are trending. There’s something about pushing oneself to the limits that appeal to many on a deep level, tapping into a desire to be all we can be. Before you write boot camp...
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How to Balance Your pH Levels for Better Health
Maintaining good health goes beyond merely what’s on your plate each day. The secret to a healthy body is a balanced body, which our internal organs and systems work to achieve daily through processes...
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The Many Health Benefits of Mung Beans
It’s no secret that legumes are packed with health benefits. But when it comes to nutrients, one bean reigns supreme: mung bean. The green legume has long been part of a balanced diet in Asia, but just...
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The 7 Most Iconic Diet Spokespeople of All Time
New year, new celebrity diet spokespeople. But although some diet ambassadors are completely forgettable—Mariah Carey was a Jenny Craig spokeswoman?—others have become just as iconic as the diets...
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Are Smart Scales Worth It? (& What Are They Anyway?)
Lately, it seems like new technology that makes our lives “smarter” has been hitting the market every day. Amid this seemingly endless evolution of advanced appliances comes the latest fitness home...
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Basic Pilates Moves (7 Best Pilates Exercises for Beginners)
Pilates is a popular workout program centered around stretching and strengthening the various muscle groups of the body. The workout brings together a combination of yoga, gymnastics and physical...
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What is a Pescatarian?
The Master Cleanse. Vegetarianism. The Mediterranean Diet. The Whole 30. Health-minded people are always looking for new ways to cut calories, eat cleaner and achieve true wellness. Although the idea...
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Hugh Jackman’s Diet and Workouts
Hugh Jackman is an undeniable fitness icon. For more than a decade, the actor has played the adamantium-laced Wolverine, wielding mega muscles and a seriously ripped body. And while his Hollywood...
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The Most (and Least) Fit States in the U.S.
It’s no surprise that Americans struggle with their health. Compared to other countries, our portions are bigger, we exercise less and our food quality is poor. It’s no wonder we aren’t as fit as we...
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The 3 Biggest Fitness Fads of the 1970s
From pet rocks to bellbottoms, the 1970s had way too many fads to even remember—and fitness fads were no exception. But as quaint as some of them seem now, they helped change people’s perceptions...
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What’s the Deal with Infrared (Red) Light Therapy?
Have you seen the photos of athletes and bodybuilders putting red lights up their noses? If you haven’t, you will soon. These athletes are undergoing red light therapy, which is quickly becoming a top...
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6 Different Types of Yoga And Their Benefits
You’ve finally decided to give yoga a chance. You’ve heard about all its benefits, from increased flexibility to strength-building and beyond. But upon searching for classes in your area, you quickly...
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How To Boost Your Metabolism Fast
Metabolism is one of those things we tend to chalk up to genes—something that you’re either blessed with or you’re not. But rather than being a mystical process, metabolism is simply a measurement of...
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The 4 Biggest Health Benefits of Swimming
If you’ve been swimming your entire life, it’s going to be hard to believe there are 4 billion people in the world who can’t swim. That’s 4 billion people who will never feel the joy of floating on...
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The 10 Best Apps for Runners
Finding the right fitness app is like having to choose only one kind of candy at Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. This confectionery metaphor might sound inappropriate to a fitness junkie, but...
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Want to Workout Like LeBron James? Hit the Versaclimber and Spin Class
With the NBA playoffs around the corner, we know what you must be thinking. How in the world does LeBron James (of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and 2nd highest paid athlete) stay in such amazing shape,...
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Can You Overdose on Vitamins? (Which Can You Take Too Much Of?)
Swallowing that extra vitamin may seem like an innocuous way to ensure you’re fulfilling your body’s required daily nutritional intake. But as with anything you put into your body, moderation is key....
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We All Know Probiotics. But What Are Prebiotics?
It’s no wonder our gut is called the second brain. Nearly 80% of our immune system is located in the digestive tract, and probiotics help keep our body in good shape. Your gut creates 95% of the...
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The 7 Best Supplements for Summer (What You Need to Take!)
Summer is right around the corner. With it comes long beach days with plenty of fun in the sun—and your chance to rock that body you’ve been so intentionally carving over the last few months. It’s also...
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Best Prenatal Supplements (Vitamins & Minerals For Pregnant Mothers)
When you’re pregnant, your diet is suddenly full of “can’t haves”—from seafood and alcohol to processed meats. Your supplement regimen, on the other hand, is full of “must haves.” Doctors advise women...
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Water Soluble vs Fat Soluble Vitamins: What You Need to Know
Not all vitamins are created equal. This can make supplementation a bit of an art form. You have to know something about the vitamins to be able to apply them in an effective way. Because if you...
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Can & Should You Take Supplements While Fasting? Here’s the Answer!
Should you take supplements while fasting? It is an age old question with no easy answer. The fasting rituals connected with the holy month of Ramadan can pose a challenge for those who stick to a...
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Is Taking Supplements Through IV a Good Idea?
Supplements through IV? Yep, that’s happening. Given the meteoric rise of supplements—in many ways, strapped to the back of the booming wellness movement—companies aren’t just getting creative in...
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Stare at a Screen All Day? Try These Eye Healthy Supplements
Are eye health supplements worth it? We stare at our laptop, our tablet or our mobile phone. We tell ourselves we’re going to break the habit. But somehow, within minutes, our eyes are glued to our...
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What You Need to Know About Desiccated Liver Supplements
Back in the 1970s and 1980s, supplements came in the form of either foul-tasting shakes or desiccated liver tablets. Protein powder shakes have come a long way since then, in some cases barely...
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The Rise of Herbal Supplements
herbal medicinal in capsules The Bible mentions Balm of Gilead for its medicinal value. Nearly 200 years ago, morphine was first extracted from poppy seeds. Herbal remedies, in one form or another,...
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7 Best Digestive Supplements to Quiet Stomach Problems Fast
Despite the involuntary noises our bodies are making, a whopping 74% of Americans regularly experience digestive symptoms and nearly half stay quiet about it. While a change in medication or especially...
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The Debate Over Krill Oil Versus Fish Oil
By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard nutritionists singing the praises of Omega-3s. But where should you be getting them from? Fatty fish, such as tuna, have long been known to be rich sources of Omega-3....
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12 Vitamin B Facts You Might Not Know
Can you name what all the major vitamins do for your body? We all know by now that Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and is great for the immune system. Vitamin D is good for the skin. Vitamin A is...
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Important Essential Minerals For The Body (& What They Do For Us)
We know we need fruits and vegetables (and healthy protein sources) for their high vitamin and mineral content. Vitamins and minerals are both essential to our health, but when these two terms are...
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Not Taking COQ10? You Probably Should Be
It’s been around forever, but recently started gaining much more attention, especially in athletic circles. Here’s what you need to know about COQ10. What is COQ10? You may have seen it in the...
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Algae Supplement Benefits (Are There Really Health Benefits To Be Had?)
Do you take an algae supplement? Have you ever wondered if an algae supplement, or a supplement containing algae, could be beneficial? Wonder no more, we’ve got all the information right here....
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What Are the Symptoms of Calcium Deficiency? (9 Signs You May Need More)
When you think of calcium, bone health is probably the first (and last) thing that comes to mind. But calcium is responsible for much more than just our bones. It helps keep blood pressure and...
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Comfrey Benefits & Side Effects (Is Comfrey Safe To Eat Or Put On Skin?)
Aging. Sickness. Lack of energy. Death. Since the beginning of time, people have looked to the natural world for a cure to the problems of humanity. And within that history, comfrey has spanned the...
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17 Ways To Burn Fat Without Running (That Actually Work)
Imagine if you could make one easy change to your lifestyle and almost instantly start noticing changes in the way you look. Better yet: What if I told you I had 17 of these super simple changes… …and...
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Omega XL Review: Is This Supplement Any Good?
Omega XL is an ultra popular supplement as of late due to the fact that pretty much every person who takes supplements takes fish oil, and Omega XL claims to have 22X more Omega-3 fatty acids than...
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13 Most important Vitamins You Need For Your Body (& Why!)
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the value of vitamins. By now, you’ve read the headlines, based on the recent Journal of the American College of Cardiology study, proclaiming things like,...
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What Causes Photosensitivity To The Skin? (7 Sun Sensitivity Causes)
When it comes to your skin’s sun sensitivity, the right nutrients and vitamins can really make a big difference. With summer just around the corner, it’s officially outdoors season. That means sand,...
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Joe Costello CNC’s Top Recommendations & Personal Supplement Regimen!
Not only am I going to tell you what specific supplements I personally take…I’m also going to tell you when I take them, how I use them, and what dosages I use. This is quite literally my actual...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained considerable attention in recent years as a popular dietary approach with potential health benefits. It is not just a diet but rather an eating pattern that...
View ArticleThe Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has become a fitness phenomenon in recent years, and for good reason. This exercise approach offers a time-efficient and highly effective way to improve...
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