the healthy truth

Dear Friends, Unfortunately, summer can’t last forever, which means the weather is getting colder – and the skin is getting dry. Unlike the healthy glow you enjoy in the summertime, the fall season can leave your skin dull. Sure, you can spend money on cleansers, moisturizers, and other products that promise to make you look ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, We don’t really want to admit it, but unfortunately cold and flu season is just around the corner. Now back to school, children are exposed to more germs, meaning, they are bringing these germs home which can get the entire family sick. Any infection that is brought on by bacteria is often treated ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, The title of this week’s piece may throw you off a bit as you may be thinking to yourself, “You can’t possibly avoid stress!” For the most part, you aren’t that wrong. Stress is, essentially, an inevitable part of life. It affects all aspects of our life to some degree. But before I ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, I know it’s technically not fall yet, but if Starbucks can already release their signature pumpkin spiced latte, then I can go ahead and talk about healthy fall foods. Fall is such a beautiful time of year, as the leaves begin to change, the temperature gets cooler, and you just feel really cozy. ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, It’s that time of year again when all the children (and young adults) head back to school. Whether you are sending off your little one for the first time or are an experienced back-to-schooler, the transition can still get stressful. There’s a lot to think about when the school year rolls around. Do ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, Aging is inevitable, this much we know. But then why does it seem like some people never look a year older while others look 10 years their senior? Aging is something that is frequently discussed but not very well understood, and the anti-aging business is always prospering. Every company suggests that they have ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, By now, I am sure you know about this growing problem in America and many other developed countries. Yes, it’s sitting. Something so simple is turning into a pressing health issue – and for a good reason, too. We are sitting for longer periods of time, that’s a fact. Extended research links sedentary ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, It’s my Birthday! And because I’m a lady, you know I won’t reveal my age – which is only a number anyway, right? It’s all about how you feel! But for many of us, getting yet another year older can be scary. We start getting more aches and pains, we may feel as ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, On a hot summer day, nothing is more refreshing than a frozen treat, but often times those are loaded with sugar and fat. Sure, every now and then it’s okay to splurge and give into these frozen temptations, but if these items have been a staple to your summertime diet, they could be ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, I love Starbucks. No, really, I LOVE Starbucks. I love Starbucks so much that I even made a Halloween costume of a Starbucks beverage, the infamous pumpkin spice latte. But what I don’t love about Starbucks coffee drinks is the fact that I could basically eat a Big Mac from McDonalds for the ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, If you haven’t heard about Pokemon Go, then you must be living in complete isolation – it’s EVERYWHERE! Pokemon Go took the world of gaming by storm a few weeks ago, and it seems like everyone just can’t get enough. Let me give you a quick synopsis: Pokemon Go is an app that ...click here to read more

Dear friend, As a trainer teaching various fitness classes, I often suffer from joint aches. By now, you are familiar with my stomach-related troubles, but there is one simple trick I use to combat both joint pain and digestive issues. My little secret is castor oil, and whenever I feel some pain or bloating I ...click here to read more

Hello Friend, Celebrity diets are always in the spotlight, and with all those red carpet stars looking so darn good, you can’t help but wonder how they do it. Of course, they have personal chefs and trainers so it’s far easier for them to look that great, but are those crazy diets they embark on ...click here to read more

Dear Friend, It’s officially been summer now for a week or so, and you can’t help but stay outdoors more often. Summertime is a great time to be outside, get more social, and shed those extra wintertime pounds. Losing weight in the summer should be easy in theory, but unfortunately, there are still many factors ...click here to read more