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What is Holistic Medicine?
It’s a loaded question. But it’s an important one. With all of the misinformation flying around I felt it necessary to touch this topic. There are misconceptions surrounding holistic medicine. That’s why I am here to define, compare and contrast, and provide examples of holistic medicine; as well as touch on some controversies… Definition Holistic…
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The Key to Fat Burn and Loss
It’s talked about a lot. (And the answer is not in the image so keep reading.) You hear of extreme diets. And supplements. Or significant calorie deficits. Maybe you have been taught fasted cardio and more of it burns the most fat. Perhaps decreasing carbs and/or fat in everyday diet does the job. But what…
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How to Properly Care for Your Muscles
Hi team! I am back and I missed you. Today I will piggyback off my last post https://lrxwellness.com/why-you-should-start-strength-training/. After reading, we all know the importance of strength training. Now, let’s talk how we can best care for our muscles to ensure optimal functioning, reduce risk of injury, and make our active lifestyle sustainable. 1. Stretch…
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Why You Should Start Strength Training
Did you know that “strength training is associated with a 10% to 17% lower risk of premature death from all causes2“? But only ~30% of Americans perform the recommended amount of strength training? In fact, about 60% of Americans admit to no strength training at all.1 The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends incorporating “at…
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What is a Flavonoid Rich Diet?
I have said it before and I will say it again: Food is medicine! (but also don’t take that entirely out of context, please) What I mean is: What we put into our body can do a whole lot of good OR a whole lot of bad. What if I were to tell you there…
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Olive Oil: Is it the Real Deal?
Did you know that up to 80% of olive oil is counterfeit? Manufacturers and sellers are adulterating and/or mislabeling the product. The said “olive oils” we are purchasing at stores and/or in restaurants may have other oils mixed in. Or be an entirely different oil itself! If you read by previous post “The Truth About…
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What’s Happening with Infertility
Can I get a warm welcome back!? Let’s be honest traveling with little ones is no easy feat. But totally worth it! (Segway into our next big topic) Did you know that approximately 1 in 6 people worldwide experience infertility? These rates continue to increase, having tripled in the past 10 years!3 Infertility is defined…
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What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 19,680 women in the US will be diagnosed with and about 12,740 will die of ovarian cancer in 20241. This is an important topic as many of us are affected by this disease, directly or indirectly. The good news: these numbers are actually slowly trending down. But the…
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How to Better Manage Pain
Did you know that chronic pain affects more Americans than any other disease3? On top of that, pain is historically under treated. Not only is pain a physical and emotional burden, but a huge financial burden. In 2010 it was estimated that pain related health care costs totaled $560-635 billion1! What can we do to…
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The Salty Truth
Did you know that salt was once a form of currency?5 That’s right. The salt in our kitchens used to be someone’s paycheck! While salt has different value today, it remains relevant in every day life. Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is more than added flavor. Sodium is an essential electrolyte our bodies need…