Demystifying Detoxifications and Cleanses: What You Need To Know This Fall!

Detox. The understanding of what detoxification is and why you need to detox is not as easy as it seems.  First we need to go over some definitions.  1. Depuration; obsolete to promote the elimination of waste products from the body.  2. Detoxification; the metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a poison or … Continued

Go Hard Or Go To Sleep?

by Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz When it comes to sleep and fitness, intense exercise may not always be the answer. In a rested body (one that has slept at least 7 hours per night on a regular basis) high intensity exercise promotes fat loss, muscle gain, insulin receptor sensitivity, positive emotions and restful sleep. In a … Continued

Maca: A spicy Peruvian herb…for Valentine’s Day?

 Maca, is a native Peruvian herb that has been getting a lot of attention lately.  Well, we believe its attention is well deserved!  Indigenous people of the Andes have consumed Maca Root for its medicinal properties for centuries, and it has become a staple in the Andean diet.   In the Western world, the Maca Root … Continued