Vanessa Rae Romero
Will We Ever Accept that Exercise is Often the Best Medicine?
For years, experts have known that in mild to moderate cases of depression exercise is as effective (or more effective) a treatment as prescription drugs. Yet, here… [Continue Reading]
The Invisible Health Benefits of Grounding
Sometimes the simplest things bring us the greatest health benefits. When is the last time you really felt connected to the earth? Today’s blog post… [Continue Reading]
6 Steps To Healthy Cholesterol
Contrary to conventional wisdom, cholesterol is not the enemy. The question on the lips of many Americans these days is, “How do I lower my cholesterol?” We’ve… [Continue Reading]
The Dangers of Air Fresheners + 10 Natural Alternatives
You’ve probably seen the commercial: A mom walks into a teenager’s room, takes a sniff and tells him no “nice” girl would ever want him… [Continue Reading]
Natural Ways To Boost Your Energy
With the prevalence of energy drinks and coffee shops conveniently located all around us, finding an unnatural, unhealthy energy boost is easy. You’ll certainly be… [Continue Reading]
5 Questions Women Have About Weight Training
When it comes to women and weight training, there is much confusion. In my years as a personal trainer, the common concerns women have in… [Continue Reading]
Yoga For Beginners
There are many healthy reasons to add yoga to your exercise routine. Yoga improves muscle tone, physical flexibility, coordination, and strength, while the breathing practices… [Continue Reading]
7 Ways Music Benefits Your Heart, Brain & Health
Who doesn’t love music? Whether it’s the music that we listen to on the way to work, while we workout, or the music we hear… [Continue Reading]
Children & Fevers: The Wet Sock Treatment
Caring for a sick child is a tough job. As parents, we want to do what is best for our children and we strive to… [Continue Reading]
5 Ways Sitting Wrecks Your Metabolism
If you’re like most people, you probably think you’re pretty active, especially if you try to compare to others you know. Your weekdays are filled… [Continue Reading]
If Obesity Is A Disease, How Do We Find The Cure?
It finally happened. Obesity is now classified as a disease. While there is enormous debate about this topic, I find myself on the fence, with… [Continue Reading]
5 Reasons To Ditch Sugar For Happier & Healthier Kids
The sweetness that is sugar, also known as dextrose, maltose, corn syrup, glucose, or fructose is loved by the masses. Go to any celebratory occasion… [Continue Reading]
10 Popular Foods That Drain Energy And Pack On The Pounds
For an activity that most people do multiple times each and every day, eating is embroiled in confusion and controversy. Or rather, not the act of eating,… [Continue Reading]
10 Health Benefits Of A Low Carbohydrate Diet
Low-carb diets have been controversial for decades. They were originally demonized by fat-phobic health professionals and the media. People believed that these diets would raise cholesterol and… [Continue Reading]
Does My Child Need A Probiotic Supplement?
Probiotics are front and center in the holistic health spotlight right now. Walk down any health food store aisle and you will see countless probiotic… [Continue Reading]
5 Myths About Protein Intake
Higher-protein diets have consistently shown to deliver better weight loss results than low-calorie, high-carb, moderate protein diets. Fitness enthusiasts and body builders have known this… [Continue Reading]
Why Sunless Tanning Is Dangerous
Spray tans are generally considered to be benign cosmetic treatments — but are they REALLY? Sunless tanners contain a lengthy list of chemical agents — up… [Continue Reading]
Another Reason To Take Fish Oil Supplements
I’ve written to you before about the vast health benefits of fish oil, and today I’m going to give you a little more information. I’m… [Continue Reading]
12 Baby Steps To Optimal Nutrition
What works for one person may not work for the next. When making changes, some people (like me) prefer to go all-in and change everything at… [Continue Reading]
Oil of Oregano: 4 Health Benefits of Nature’s Antibiotic
Oil of oregano is nature’s antibiotic. The powerful antioxidants in oregano oil have antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties, making oregano oil a beneficial natural alternative to… [Continue Reading]