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​This Japanese 80% diet rule can help you live a longer life, says longevity researcher

Nov 11th 2020

​This Japanese 80% diet rule can help you live a longer life, says longevity researcher

If you want to live to a healthy 100, eat like healthy people who’ve lived to 100.One place to look is Okinawa, Japan, one of the world’s Blue Zones — or exceptional hot spots where people live extraordinarily long, healthy, and happy lives. For every 100,000 inhabitants, Okinawa has 68 centenarians — more than three times the numbers found in U.S. populations of the same size.Eating with mindfulness, intention and awareness is one significant characteristic that has been proven to aid in … read more
​Taming the Sugar Monster

Nov 3rd 2020

​Taming the Sugar Monster

Do you fall prey to all the sugar around you this holiday season? Is this good for you or your inner child? Well, I am sure you know what I am going to say. No, it is not good for anyone. If you are thinking that – “I’ll just a have few – that won’t hurt…” and then find your hand reaching endlessly into your candy drawer or bag – well this is precisely why it is not good. Sugar is addictive, has zero nutrition and in fact robs your body of key nutrients such as Vitamin C.Here are 3 … read more
​5 Foods That Will Help You Get Your Fill of Immunity-Boosting Zinc

Oct 27th 2020

​5 Foods That Will Help You Get Your Fill of Immunity-Boosting Zinc

By now, you have probably heard plenty of buzz about zinc. Data suggests that the mineral plays an important role in immune health, including keeping viruses from entering the body, inhibiting viral replication, and balancing the immune response during an infectious disease. And let us not forget this nutrient's vital role in metabolism, digestion, and nerve function. Needless to say, zinc is something you need to have in your diet.ImmuneDefense 6-in1 has your daily Zinc needs covered!&nbs … read more
Strengthen Your Abs in 10 Minutes With This Equipment-Free Pilates Workout

Oct 6th 2020

Strengthen Your Abs in 10 Minutes With This Equipment-Free Pilates Workout

Planks are one of the best ab-strengthening exercises you can do but doing them every time you work out can get boring. To continue to challenge and strengthen your abs this 10-minute Pilates bodyweight ab workout can help. The purpose of this workout is to improve core strength and spinal mobility!With consistency, this workout will help create greater stability in your core, which will allow you to perform movements like holding heavy objects and walking better, and it can even help impr … read more
How to Determine How Much Water You Need to Drink Each Day to Stay Hydrated

Sep 10th 2020

How to Determine How Much Water You Need to Drink Each Day to Stay Hydrated

Climate change is very real, and as a result, the frequency of heat waves has increased, according to a New York Times article. Coupled with the warmer temperatures that occur during the summer months, the weather can often feel unbearable. Our bodies are made up of 60% water, and every cell and organ in your body needs water to function. It is important you're getting enough water during the warmer weather and in general, which is why we reached out to experts to find out exactly how muc … read more