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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

As men and women age, they may develop an imbalance in hormone production. Commonly seen after the age of 50, this imbalance may develop even earlier due to diet and lifestyle habits. The symptoms [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 2, 2022

General Health

What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Can It Really Help You Look Younger?

As researchers learn more about what factors influence the way we age and how our bodies work, it’s more apparent than ever the role hormones play in staying healthy. So what is bioidentical [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 20, 2021

General Health

Easy Self-Care Ideas to Improve Your Health and Wellness

Why you should make time for self-care and how to make your own wellness a priority—especially this winter. Making your wellness a priority is more important now than ever before. We’re [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 25, 2020

Lifestyle, General Health, Health Tips, Supplements

5 Health Benefits of Vitamin B12

Whether it’s through your diet or injections, you need to make sure you have enough vitamin B12 each day. Did you know that your body can’t produce all the essential nutrients it needs on its [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 11, 2020

General Health, Supplements

3 Ways Vitamin C Injections Boost Your Immunity

Recover faster and stay healthy with vitamin C injections. One of the best vitamins for your immune system In a world with Covid and countless other viruses going around, a strong immune system is [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

August 21, 2020

General Health, Supplements, Uncategorized

10 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System

One of the best ways to prevent a viral infection, or any kind of sickness, is by boosting your immune system. Although the immune system is complex, there are a lot of natural ways to boost your [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

March 12, 2020

General Health, Health Tips

Always Up at 3 AM? Your Blood Sugar May Be to Blame for Lack of Good Sleep

We talk about sleep a lot, but that’s because its importance cannot be overstated. Not just for weight loss, but for your health in general. Sleep is nourishing and restorative and when you don’t [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

March 2, 2020

Stress Relief, General Health, Health Tips

Heart Health: How Stress Affects Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. Although you should be living in a way that contributes to heart health all year long, this month is a time to really spread the word. Heart disease is the leading [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

February 21, 2019

Stress Relief, General Health

Is a Calorie a Calorie? Not According to Research.

For years, nutrition experts have been saying that “a calorie is a calorie” – that as long as you were staying within your allotted calorie goals and exercising enough, you’d lose weight. But [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 1, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

Self Love for Weight Loss: The Importance of Being Nice to Yourself

Would you look at your best friend and tell her that she’s not good enough? Not pretty enough? Not thin enough? Would you tell your mom or sister or cousin that she’s terrible for veering off of [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 10, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

B12 Injections: Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

The body relies on a constant internal balance of vitamins and minerals to function at its best. Unfortunately, today’s standard American diet is high in everything we don’t need and low [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 21, 2018

MEDS, Weight Loss, General Health

Ditch the Candy: Tips for Getting Through Halloween

Halloween is quickly approaching and we’re not sure what’s scarier: the ghosts and goblins running through the streets or the sheer amount of Halloween candy overcrowding the shelves. Everywhere [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 1, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips, Uncategorized

Does Gluten Free Mean Healthy? Let’s Break It Down

Gluten free is all the rage right now. Although it’s estimated that only one percent of Americans have celiac disease – an autoimmune disorder that results in immune attacks that damage the small [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

March 14, 2018

General Health, Health Tips

Tips for Better Sleep

When you’re feeling sleepy at the office, you might be tempted to reach for a cup of coffee and a sugary snack from the vending machine for a little pick-me-up. When the clock strikes five, you [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

March 30, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health

Got Heartburn? Apple Cider Vinegar May Help.

When you have chronic heartburn or GERD, one of the first things your doctor will do is put you on a proton-pump inhibitor – or PPI. These medications “work” by reducing the amount [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 17, 2018

General Health

Your Guide to Eating Healthy Out at a Restaurant

In a perfect world, every meal available at your favorite restaurants would be flawlessly tailored to your weight loss plan. Portions would be precise and chefs would only use fresh, ingredients, [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 9, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health

5 Health Benefits of Gratitude

Times are strange right now and with so much uncertainty in the world, it’s easy to get caught up in stress and worry, instead of gratitude. While that’s certainly a normal response to [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

April 4, 2020

Lifestyle, General Health, Health Tips

Midday Naps: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

Spain is well-known for its siestas: a period of time when businesses close to allow business owners (and patrons) to take some time off to go home rest. In America, our afternoon naps typically end [...]

By Staff

April 30, 2016

Lifestyle, General Health

Binge Watching TV is Bad for Your Health.

These days, the opportunity to binge-watch your favorite TV shows is literally at your fingertips. There’s Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Fire Stick, AppleTV, Roku, OnDemand – I could continue, but I [...]

By Staff

August 7, 2016

Lifestyle, General Health, Health Tips

Avocados: The Good Kind of Fat

Ever since fat has been exonerated as the sole cause of weight gain (and other health problems), avocados have boomed in popularity. For many, they’re a go-to healthy fat source; for others, they [...]

By Staff

March 23, 2016

Nutrition, General Health

5 Habits that Guarantee Long-Term Weight Loss

There’s a problem with the way the world looks at weight. For many, weight loss is considered a short-term thing. You have a big event coming up, or summer is creeping up on you, so you have to [...]

By Staff

February 21, 2016

Lifestyle, Weight Loss, General Health

Sitting Too Much? How to Counteract Negative Effects with Exercise

With a stay-at-home advisory in Arizona (and all over the world), a lot of us are spending significantly more time at home—and much more time sitting too much. We’ve touched on this issue [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

March 27, 2020

Lifestyle, General Health, Health Tips

The Power of the Compliment

Recently, we’ve noticed a trend. We don’t think this is a new thing. In fact, we think this is something that has been going on for quite some time, but when we say “recently”, we mean [...]

By Staff

June 30, 2016

Lifestyle, General Health

Beat the Bloat: How to Get a Flat Tummy

Bloating can affect anyone of any size. Even if you don’t have weight to lose, you may experience bloating in the tummy that leaves you with a rounded abdomen instead of a flat one. This is a [...]

By Staff

June 20, 2016

Lifestyle, General Health, Health Tips

Beat the Bloat: Common Causes of Bloating

Bloating, which is generally caused by the buildup of gas in the digestive tract, is a common complaint; but just because it is common doesn’t mean it’s normal. Many people think that bloating is [...]

By Staff

June 13, 2016

General Health, Health Tips

Need Help Sleeping? Melatonin Has Your Back.

Insomnia – or an inability to fall asleep and/or stay asleep – is being recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a major public health concern. It’s estimated that a [...]

By Staff

May 21, 2016

Lifestyle, General Health, Health Tips, Supplements

The Age of Sitting: How to Move More at Work (and Why You Want To)

In recent months, there was an article headline that proclaimed that sitting has become the new secondhand smoking. Most of us know that there’s a recommendation to exercise at least 30 minutes at [...]

By Staff

February 12, 2016

Lifestyle, General Health, Health Tips

Is Weight Loss the Answer for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)?

Right now, it’s estimated that 2.7 to 6.1 million people have atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a type of irregular heartbeat. When someone has AFib, the beating of the upper chambers of the heart, [...]

By Staff

November 10, 2015

Weight Loss, General Health

Use Caution: Halloween Safety Tips for You and Your Family

You know us for being all about weight loss – but did you know that we’re also all about family? Tomorrow is Halloween. It’s a time for fun, candy, tricks, and treats. The night is full of [...]

By Staff

October 30, 2015

General Health

Say Goodbye to Dairy: How to Make Coconut Milk

If you’ve been paying attention to the health industry at all, it’s highly likely that you’ve seen that non-dairy milks are all the rage right now. Everything from coconut milk to almond milk [...]

By Staff

September 30, 2015

General Health, Recipes

Not So Natural: Why You Should Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup

A lot of people, especially those who work for food manufacturers who use a lot of high fructose corn syrup, will say that high-fructose corn syrup is just like any other sweetener – that there is [...]

By Staff

September 28, 2015

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health

Beyond Green: Other Weight Loss Tea That Can Help You Shed Pounds

You’ve probably heard by now that green tea – which is one of the most popular teas in the world – can help promote weight loss and reduce belly bloat. This is largely due to one of the main [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

August 24, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health

Beyond Weight: Why Soda Is Bad For You

This sentence is probably not going to come as a big surprise: soda is bad for you. Most people are aware of this fact, and yet it’s estimated that nearly 50 percent of Americans still drink soda [...]

By Staff

January 31, 2016

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health

Bottoms Up! Why You Should Drink Water All The Time.

You’ve been told time and time again that water is important for your health; that you should be drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses per day (even though this general advice may not be entirely [...]

By Staff

January 8, 2016

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

Tips for Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick

Tomorrow starts a brand new year. That means it’s time to make big, lofty goals to completely transform yourself as a person, right? Hmmm, not so fast. A new year is a time for a fresh start, but [...]

By Staff

December 31, 2015

Lifestyle, General Health, Health Tips

Maintaining Weight Loss May Come Down To Your Traits

For many people, losing weight is the easy part; it’s keeping it off that’s the struggle. That’s why fad diets or weight loss trends don’t have much staying power. Sure, they’ll help you [...]

By Staff

December 20, 2015

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

Beyond Your Breath: Health Benefits of Peppermint

December is the season to be jolly – it’s also the season where peppermint pops up all over the place. Sure, mint is a delicious addition to your favorite treats, but did you ever stop and think [...]

By Staff

December 11, 2015

General Health

Five Fall Spices To Help You Lose Weight and Boost Your Health

People always talk about the change in weather when fall rolls around; but have you ever noticed that fall seems to have it’s own flavor? As summer comes to an end, citrus and watermelon move [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 25, 2019

Weight Loss, General Health

Childhood Obesity: Is Technology to Blame?

Our last post during National Childhood Obesity Month is all about technology and how that contributes to a more sedentary lifestyle than children in the past were used to. If you read our earlier [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

September 27, 2019

General Health

Collagen: America’s Next Superfood?

Nutrition is a science; but it’s a dynamic science. Things are constantly changing as experts learn about new foods, or about how old foods affect the body in ways that we may not have previously [...]

By Staff

April 7, 2017

Nutrition, General Health, Supplements

Magnesium: a Mineral that Could Change Your Life

When you hear the word “magnesium”, what comes to your mind? You may know that it’s a mineral and one that you’re supposed to be eating, but do you know how incredibly important this one [...]

By Staff

March 5, 2017

Nutrition, General Health, Supplements

Your Morning Routine: How to Start Your Day Off Right

People say your morning routine sets the tone for your entire day. If that is, indeed, true (and based on our experience, it is), that first hour after waking up is crucial time that’s often [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

February 12, 2020

Lifestyle, General Health, Health Tips

Watermelon: Five Reasons to Eat the Summer Fruit

Watermelon has become an unofficial mascot of summer. It’s almost impossible to go to a picnic or a barbecue without seeing the juicy red fruit as part of the spread. You might choose [...]

By Staff

June 11, 2017

Nutrition, General Health

Probiotics Versus Prebiotics

Last week we discussed the role certain bacteria in the gut play in helping you lose weight where we briefly touched upon the subject of prebiotics. Many of you asked us to clarify what prebiotics [...]

By Staff

September 12, 2017

General Health

The Secret to Weight Loss May Be in the Gut

For years, health professionals claimed that the only thing you have to focus on when it comes to weight loss is calories. If the calories you eat total less than the calories you burn through [...]

By Staff

September 7, 2017

Weight Loss, General Health

The Types of Body Fat — and Why They Matter

When you think about fat, you might not think about the types as much as you think “I just want it gone!”; but recognizing the different types of body fat is important in determining your [...]

By Staff

August 6, 2017

General Health, Uncategorized

Intermittent Fasting: The Basics and Benefits

If you’re immersed into the weight loss/health world (and if you’re reading this, chances are that you are), you’ve probably heard a little bit (or a lot) about a movement that’s [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 11, 2019

Weight Loss, General Health

Your Lymphatic System: Part 2

Last week, when we talked about your lymphatic system, we gave you some quick tips about what you can do to keep this vital system thriving. We didn’t get into detail about the [...]

By Staff

October 17, 2016

General Health, Exercise, Health Tips

Your Lymphatic System: Part 1

You’re probably familiar with the terms “lymphatic” or “lymph”, but how much do you know about this important, yet under-loved body system? The lymphatic system is arguably one of the most [...]

By Staff

October 11, 2016

General Health, Health Tips

Make Time for Turmeric: A Super Spice with Enormous Health Benefits

Turmeric is nothing new. In fact, the ancient spice dates back nearly 4,000 years to the Vedic culture in India. Indians have been using turmeric from everything to flavoring food to relieving gas to [...]

By Staff

November 16, 2016

Nutrition, General Health, Health Tips, Supplements

Ashwagandha: Nature’s Stress Reliever

Last week, we discussed adaptogens and how they help your body respond to stress. We got a lot of questions about ashwagandha, a specific type of adaptogen that’s been getting a lot of press [...]

By Staff

January 30, 2017

Stress Relief, General Health, Supplements

Adaptogens: Your Secret Weapon Against Stress

What if we told you that 75 to 90 percent of all doctor’s visits are due to stress-related illnesses? Even worse, what if we told you that stress is a factor in five out of the six leading [...]

By Staff

January 25, 2017

Stress Relief, General Health

Apple Cider Vinegar: 2017’s Hottest New Superfood?

Okay, so maybe it’s not exactly a “superfood”, but the year just started and there’s already been a lot of talk about apple cider vinegar, or ACV, as the regulars are calling it. For years, [...]

By Staff

January 19, 2017

Weight Loss, General Health

Emotions and Weight Loss: How Meditation Can Help You Shed Pounds

When it comes to weight loss, diet and exercise get most of the credit. However, according to research, the key player in the game is actually psychological well-being. When you embark on a weight [...]

By Staff

January 6, 2017

Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

Vitamin D: Your Defense Against Winter Weight Gain

If there’s one thing you need to pay attention to this winter, it’s vitamin D. The vitamin has a wide range of benefits from improving your bone health to decreasing your risk of heart disease to [...]

By Staff

December 8, 2016

General Health, Supplements

Immune Booster: Protect Yourself from Getting Sick

Earlier in this year, we laid out some of the best natural ways to boost your immune system, but since then, we noticed that having a healthy immune system has become even more important to a lot of [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

June 6, 2020

General Health, Health Tips

Busted: Metabolism Myths (and What’s Really Going On)

Your metabolism is the cornerstone to your weight loss success. Because of this, people are often quick to point the finger at their metabolism for stalls in weight loss or try metabolism-boosting [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

September 13, 2018

Weight Loss, General Health

Need Help Losing Weight? There’s an App for That.

Has anyone ever told you that you should write down everything you eat? Did you listen? If not, you should. Food journaling is not just a futile recommendation; studies have shown that people who [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

January 31, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health, Exercise, Health Tips

Getting Enough Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Weight Loss

A few weeks ago we discussed how important a good’s night sleep is to reaching your weight loss goals. In today’s modern lifestyle, getting a good night’s sleep is getting more and more [...]

By Staff

April 4, 2015

Stress Relief, Lifestyle, Weight Loss, General Health, Health Tips

Labeling Series Part 2: Finding Hidden Trans Fats

For part 2 of our labeling series, we’re talking trans fats! Did you know that a food manufacturer can boldly claim that a food is “trans fat free” if it contains fewer than 0.5 [...]

By Staff

March 26, 2015

Nutrition, General Health, Health Tips

Labeling Series Part 1: What Do Egg Labels Mean?

We get asked a LOT about labels on food – what the labels mean and what to look for when you’re trying to get healthy. Labeling can be extremely confusing and there’s actually a reason for [...]

By Staff

March 22, 2015

Nutrition, General Health, Health Tips

Childhood Obesity: An American Epidemic

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. So, we’re here to call attention to a problem that’s increasing at an alarming rate in America. It’s so alarming, in fact, that the [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

September 13, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health, Exercise

Probiotics and Your Immune System

It was Hippocrates, who is often coined as the “Father of Medicine,” who said that all disease begins in the gut. The gut has become an increasingly popular topic over past severals. Now, [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

May 13, 2020

Nutrition, General Health, Supplements

Five More Common Food Myths

Last month, we addressed some common food myths that have gained traction in the mainstream despite evidence to the contrary. We want to you to be fully informed and armed with all the right [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

December 13, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health

Common Food Myths – and the Real Truth

There are some common food myths so ingrained in our culture that lots of people – including physicians and health care professionals – accepts them as fact even though there is no evidence to [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

November 22, 2019

Nutrition, Weight Loss, General Health

Sugar: Nutrition’s Bad Guy

You’ve probably heard this before, but just in case you haven’t: added sugar is not good for you. Fat gets the flak for many health problems, like obesity and heart troubles, but it’s really [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

October 15, 2018

Nutrition, General Health

The Carbohydrate Manifesto: Are Carbohydrates Good For You?

In the 1990s, fat was the black sheep of the nutrition family. Once the early 2000s rolled around, fat was given some slack (although not too much) and the blame for all things evil was put on [...]

By Staff

December 15, 2014

Nutrition, General Health

New Year’s Resolution: Tips to Make It Last

Ahh, the New Year is quickly approaching and you know what that means – it’s time for a New Year resolution! A lot of people poke fun at the New Year’s Resolution because many tend to throw in [...]

By Jodi Jaffe

December 27, 2019

Lifestyle, General Health, Health Tips

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