“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates Does what you eat show on your face? This may sound like a strange question to some because not everyone connects healthy food with healthy skin but the skin is the largest organ of the body and is directly affected by what we eat.…
There is no doubt that given the current climate, stress levels are running high. We are all dealing with a revolving door of changes in response to COVID-19, whether it be with school, work, or the lack thereof. Stress only worsens the matter because it truly can negatively impact all aspects of life, including the…
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, stress is surely running high. We all are adapting to our new day-to-day routines. Whether that involves working on the front lines clad in new PPE gear, working from home while raising and teaching children, or living in isolation, all of these situations involve higher levels of stress.…
In this unprecedented time, it is easy to focus on what we can’t do versus what we can. Practicing social distancing and quarantining higher risk populations are the first steps in staying healthy, but there is a multitude of wellness activities we can all implement. HYGEINE helps prevent the spread of the coronavirus and other…
Happy New Year! The kids are back in school after break, life has resumed post-holiday and we are all back to our normal routines. Except… maybe not. Maybe you’re having a hard time adjusting back to your real schedule of morning chaos and trying to make healthy, balanced choices that don’t take more than a…
With Christmas just two days away and the New Year around the corner, we find ourselves in the familiarly strange “holiday” week. Most of us love this time of year – hours spent with family, plenty of great food and social events, gift-giving and cozy nights by the fire, you name it. We should all…
It’s the Monday after Thanksgiving, we just weathered a snow storm, and it’s the second day of December. Most of us likely had somewhat of a stressful (even if it was the good kind!) weekend, and we are busy to plan for the next holiday (Christmas — only a few weeks away). For many individuals,…
From clean eating to exercise routines and regular health checks, everyone can agree there’s one underlying goal: to live longer. We want to live a long, full and happy life surrounded by love, adventure and comfort. The topic of longevity has intrigued doctors, scientists and the vast majority of living, breathing people since the beginning…
Are you intimidated by the endless array of exercise equipment, machines, gadgets, cables and tools in the gym? You are not alone. While many of those prove very useful to just about everyone, the more advanced equipment requires assistance from a trained professional and often works by targeting very specific muscle groups, not full-body movements.…
Exercise is great for us in a variety of ways. We reduce the odds of developing heart disease, reduce the chances of a stroke, help prevent depression, lower blood pressure, and even keep diabetes at bay. It also makes us feel and look better. With these impressive results, it’s no surprise exercise benefits another vital…