Any time of year is a great time to work on self-improvement, but something about starting a New Year makes people really commit to their goals. Are you looking for self-improvement skills that provide both an immediate impact and have potential for lifelong benefits? Do you want a New Year’s resolution that’s SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound)? … [Read more...]
Why Fiber Is More Important than You Think: 4 Key Health Benefits
By Michelle Simon, ND, PhD “Eat a high fiber diet” has become a nutritional mantra. But does fiber really do more than keep you regular? And how do you know if you are getting enough of it? A growing body of research has uncovered that fiber is essential to the care and feeding of a healthy microbiome--the collection of bacteria in your intestines that influences everything … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Dry Brushing
Whether you’re looking to detox or simply investigating the latest health recommendations from your favorite celebrities, chances are you’ve heard of dry brushing. Touted for it’s ability to both improve the appearance of cellulite as well as help your body fight off infection, dry brushing has grown in popularity over the past several years. What is Dry Brushing? Dry … [Read more...]
