According to The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, deep breathing can stimulate the production of insulin, in turn lowering blood-sugar levels. Over time, it can even eliminate excess cortisol, a stress hormone, and harmful free radicals. A study conducted…
Give the Gift of Health
Branching out from traditional gifts and encouraging an active lifestyle is a great way to spread positivity and wellness. Gifts related to health and fitness will be much appreciated by athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who is trying to be…
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes!
Here are my go-to Thanksgiving recipes! Herb Roasted Turkey Whole Grain Stuffing Sweet Green Beans Pomegranate Champagne *The information on this site is designed for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. It…
The Ketogenic Diet
By Raime Spence, Guest Blogger Here I go again on yet another nutrition adventure and what would one of my journeys be without an informative article to accompany it? Recently my husband and I decided to embark on a high…
Don’t Let the Holidays Weigh You Down!
Between Halloween and New Year's, it is not uncommon for people to gain upwards of 10-15 pounds! Don't let that be you. Follow these three quick tips to get you through without a hitch! Eat Before You Go. When you…
Do-It-Yourself Pumpkin Purée
Just like me, you’ve probably spent your whole life just seeing pumpkins as an opportunity to carve them for Halloween festivities. But not anymore! I’m going to show you how easy it is to swap canned pumpkin for fresh, pure…
FitKim on WZZM 13: Quick & Healthy Snacks for Kids
WZZM 13 Health Reporter Valerie Lego has some quick and easy snacks that are a healthy way to keep them going throughout the day. Watch Now! (WZZM) It's the second week back to school for most kids in West Michigan…
Understanding Gluten-Part 3
So whether or not you are convinced that going gluten free is good for you, we can all benefit greatly by reducing our wheat consumption. I’ve seen amazing health results with my clients such as improved digestion, regularity, increased energy,…
Understanding Gluten-Part 2
So who cares if the wheat we’re eating today was hybridized in a lab and is found in almost everything we consume? Well, analyses of this hybridized wheat found that 5% of the protein to be unique, not found in…
Understanding Gluten-Part 1
With October being National Celiac Disease Awareness Month, I thought it would be important to clear up exactly what gluten is and why everyone can benefit from a gluten free diet. It is extremely important that you have a good…
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