What is Collagen? The word “collagen” is derived from Greek words meaning “gum producing”. Collagen is essentially the “glue” that holds our bodies together. Making up 25-30% of all protein content in the body, it is our primary structural protein and can be found in the extracellular matrix (ECM) and connective tissues, including bones, muscles, tendons, …
Those that work in a desk job know all too well the pain in the neck it can be, read ahead for some tips and tricks to alleviate those aches! Setting up Your Workspace: A supportive chair that helps to keep your posture in check requires adjustability. Begin by setting the height so when you …
By: Laurie Larson Good posture is for more than appearances. While good posture is important for people’s impression of you, making you appear more confident, taller, slimmer, and younger, there are even more health reasons for why it worth consciously working on how you sit, stand, and sleep. So how is good posture defined and …
Do you suffer from low back pain? Are you worried you’ve developed Sciatica? Perhaps it’s Piriformis syndrome! The piriformis muscle is a muscle in your buttocks that helps with lateral rotation of the thigh (turning you toe out), Abduction (moving leg away from midline) and assists with stabilizing your hip in place It originates from …
This day and age we are bombarded with toxins in our food, in the air, and in our skin products, all this can lead to hormone disruption. Here are some tips to help limit that toxic load on our hormones. Avoid plastic water bottles as much as possible. – The plastic used in the making …
We all get stressed from time to time and life can be very busy, but your health does not have to suffer as a result. As a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, I help you bring YOU back into focus, not by using a magic wand (I wish!) but by guiding you through positive nutritional and lifestyle …
