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What in the World are Adaptogens?
September 8, 2022 | | Katie Fletcher

What in the World are Adaptogens?

Adaptogens are “non-toxic plants that are marketed as helping the body resist stressors of all kinds, whether physical, chemical or biological.” They can be herbs, berries, or other plants that have been shown to have exceptional health-promoting characteristics. In essence, adaptogens are meant to bring imbalances in the body, caused by stress and other external […]

Five Healthy Foods For the Nutrition “Newbie”
January 10, 2020 | Katie Fletcher

Five Healthy Foods For the Nutrition “Newbie”

Whether you’re looking to improve your sleep, cut down your marathon time, or fit into your favorite pair of pants, there’s no time like the present to give healthy eating a try. With nutrition and #fitness being trendier than ever, there’s plenty of nourishing, tasty, and instagrammable healthy food in just about every store or […]

The Injured Athlete: How The Mind Can Suffer During An Injury
October 10, 2019 Katie Fletcher

The Injured Athlete: How The Mind Can Suffer During An Injury

We all know that exercise is good for our health. According to a bounty of data collected over the past few decades, regular exercise has been shown to improve our mood and decrease levels of anxiety and depression. However, as avid exercisers know, frequent workouts and activity can result in a wide range of aches, […]

Gut Health & “Good Bacteria”
August 30, 2019 | | Katie Fletcher

Gut Health & “Good Bacteria”

Have no fear – gut bacteria is here! From probiotics to kombucha, the “good bacteria” associated with gut health has a trendy new reputation that is both tasty and evidently super healthy! The “microbiome” is a buzz word in scientific communities and mainstream media alike. In fact, researchers are so interested in this new scientific […]

Stimulating Your Appetite After Surgery
March 26, 2019 | | Katie Fletcher

Stimulating Your Appetite After Surgery

You’ve done it! You made it through a safe and successful surgery. While the hardest part may be largely behind you, the process of healing and recovery may require additional work to get you back feeling your best. And although ample bedrest and T.V. time are certainly warranted (if not essential) during the early post-surgery […]