Spring Doesn’t Have to Mean Sneezes

By on 3/23/16 Blog

Allergy season is upon us once again, as the natural world releases pollen and begins the growing cycle. For humans who suffer from the constant runny noses, scratchy throats and itchy eyes, this bountiful time can be frustrating instead. However, there can be relief for the sufferers of the seasonal pollen blight, that isn’t the […] Continue Reading

Runners Have all the Advantages

By on 3/21/16 Blog

With the crocuses rearing their heads as it turns to spring, the desire sprouts to go outside and soak up all the Vitamin D rather than stay inside staring at a computer screen. The winter fosters hibernation tendencies; fattening up on stores of food, and sleeping a lot. The new spring encourages movement, and to […] Continue Reading

5 Herbal Supplements to Calm Your Anxiety

By on 3/14/16 Blog

A rising problem in our fast-paced modern society is the occurrence of anxiety in adults. It occurs in college students with large work loads and little time for sleep, it occurs in business professionals responsible for large projects and even in the common individual due to the threat of stress and unforeseeable circumstances, anxiety waits […] Continue Reading

The Recruiter Paradox

By on 3/11/16 Blog

Rehab Alternatives a staffing and employment source for the healthcare field, and there is inherent risks involved with this line of work; especially operating as an online platform. In this technology age, the internet can be a wonderful source for job hunting, with the ability to look at specific fields and industries. However there is […] Continue Reading

Hidden Benefits of Herbs and Spices

By on 3/1/16 Blog

Herbs and spices have the ability to transform any food into a delicious dish and surprisingly, at the same time add some unexpected health benefits. Who knew that adding a little spice can protect you against cancer, diabetes and even heart disease; a few herbs can remove the need for excess salt and lowers your […] Continue Reading

Detox Your Life with Kombucha Tea

By on 2/26/16 Blog

Soda is one of the leading beverages consumed in America, and with it’s high content sugar and caffeine it can cause some real health problems in the individuals who drink it. I was raised in a no-soda household, and in my adult years I find that I don’t have that acquired taste or craving for […] Continue Reading

Exercise While You Wait

By on 2/24/16 Blog

With the cold weather, it’s easy to be lazy about staying active when all you really want to do is curl up under a blanket and hibernate until spring. I sympathize with this mentality, especially on grey wintery days when I hardly want to leave the house. However, it’s easy to turn those lazy moments […] Continue Reading

Homemade is Better, with DIY Yogurt

By on 2/22/16 Blog

With the growing trend for healthier lifestyle choices and organic foods, an obvious next step would be to make homemade foods. Homemade yogurt is easy to make, and has active bacteria that aids in digestion and kills viruses. Store-bought yogurt has been sitting on the shelf for varied amounts of time, but loses the active […] Continue Reading

Fight with Everything You’ve Got!

By on 2/19/16 Blog

The immune system is the first line of defense for the body fighting off the flu or common cold. During the winter months it becomes necessary to bolster the immune system, so that you never come down with an illness at all, which is much preferable to fighting a sinus infection. I’ve compiled a list […] Continue Reading

Give up Meat, and Reap the Benefits!

By on 2/17/16 Blog

I have been a pescetarian for seven years. The word might seem foreign, or even slightly religious, however all it means is that I follow a vegetarian diet while still including fish and seafood with fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes. Research has shown that following a Mediterranean diet that consists mostly of fish and vegetables […] Continue Reading

There’s a Smart Way to have a Gluten-Free Lifestyle

By on 2/15/16 Blog

At this point, everyone is familiar with the recent diet fad of going Gluten-Free. Individuals who suffer from celiac disease are unable to completely break down the protein found in wheat, barley and rye products and can have symptoms ranging from bloating and abdominal pain to mental fog or depression. However, for individuals who do […] Continue Reading

What’s Your Blood Type?

By on 2/12/16 Other

I recently found out my blood type, AB negative, the rarest in the world with less than 1% of the population sharing this type with me. However, I did not find out my blood type so that I could donate blood, partly because I do not meet the weight requirements to be eligible to give […] Continue Reading