by Melanie Rathbun | Jun 24, 2019 | Blog
One thing that stands in the way of success is the inability to believe in ourselves. We’ve touched on this in the attitude sections, but there’s more to it than just having a positive attitude. You must believe in yourself. “So how do I do THAT?” You might be asking...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jun 24, 2019 | Blog, Exercise
A lack of activity and discipline is affecting our country. It has caused many people fail to exercise and eat healthily. Scientists and many other experts are working harder at finding the cause of the problem, but in the meantime, they are coming up with ways to...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
If you’re new to intermittent fasting, or thinking about giving it a try, here’s a quick list of the most fundamental rules you’ll need to follow and some mistakes you’ll need to avoid. Intermittent Fasting Basic Philosophy The use of short term fasting has shown to...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog
Stress is a normal part of modern daily life, but most people are not aware of the negative consequences of stress on their health—until it is too late. Some people are able to cope with stress better than others, while others take practical steps to reduce their...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
Many different versions of low-carb diets have come and gone over the past several decades, but one carb-restrictive diet that’s been around for generations and is garnering significant attention today is the ketogenic diet. Far from a fad diet, the keto diet has...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog, Supplements
Your body is designed to digest the food you eat. It creates hydrochloric acid along with various enzymes for just that purpose. So why might you consider taking them as a supplement? Well if you seem to get gas no matter you eat, you often suffer from heartburn or...