Why Kefir?

Why Kefir?

I was first introduced to Kefir back in 2018 as part of a healthy eating regimen to complement my exercise training program. I enjoyed it, looked forward to a small glass each evening, but never...

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Annie’s Ginger Elixir

Annie’s Ginger Elixir

What is my honest review of Annie’s Ginger Elixir? This is not a sponsored article. Through Healthier Bodies, I will never shy away from sharing healthy products, insight from experts, or ways that...

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Health

The truth about diastasis rectus abdominis

A healthy pregnancy, a sustainable pregnancy, a fit pregnancy, a pregnancy without complications… what does your pregnancy “wish list” look like? Becoming pregnant and maintaining a pregnancy can be tedious in itself. But once you get into the thick of pregnancy and...

What is your pelvic floor? Common problems, therapy options

What is the pelvic floor? “The pelvic floor is 3 layers of muscles that sit at the base of the pelvis,” Molly Bachman, DPT, explained. Are certain people more prone to pelvic floor issues? Pelvic pain can present itself and be a little difficult to determine its...

Appearance

Remove toxicity from your body with lymphatic drainage massage

Are you ready to remove toxicity from your body? Sabrina Sweet explains that “the lymph system is very superficial to our body” as its right underneath the skin. Did you know that you can remove toxicity from your body with lymphatic drainage massage? One of the...

Dental hygiene 101

Your dental health is closely linked to your overall health and wellbeing. What does a dental hygienist do? Regular prevention assessment Condition of the gums Warning signs in the teeth (to get in front of major issues) Provide tips and advice for best at-home oral...

Sleep

What can I do to improve my sleep?

You’ve read books, Googled all things sleep-related, asked friends and family for their “secret” … but Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, shares the fact of the matter. “If you wake up at the same time 7 days a week - that will fix like 60% of what’s going on with most people.”...

How can I sleep better?

Research and the resulting hard facts found to influence sleep and improve quality of life are now available. One of the most important facts you need to know is: Your optimal sleep schedule is ruled by genetics. It’s a static answer across the board – for all...

What is REM sleep vs. deep sleep?

When in doubt, ask an expert.  Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, simplifies and differentiates REM sleep vs. deep sleep for us. REM sleep = Mental restoration   Deep sleep = Physical restoration   REM sleep is imperative because of its mental restoration benefits....

Nutrition

I’ve tried almost every diet; here’s what I want you to know

What diets have I tried? I kid you not, nearly all of them over the past several years. After trying so many diets, here is what I want you to know. Low-fat, high-protein, keto, paleo, vegan, the ‘Eat 600 calories or less a day’, Atkins, Mediterranean, juice cleanses,...

Is IV therapy worth it?

Is IV therapy worth it? Don’t worry, I’m going to give you my honest opinion. Why did I venture down the IV therapy path? I had a couple bad nights of sleep. I had a lot of travel coming up.  Plain and simple, I was just feeling worn down. Are you feeling that way...

Fitness

How to unlock your best health

Strike “it’s all luck.” Highlight effort. Gravitate towards selecting balanced choices. Fantastic health is not something everyone can achieve. Tricky health diagnoses strike. Whether us, a friend, or a loved one, we will experience chronic illness and disease in our...

Are your groceries costing you your fitness goals?

We have all been tempted, distracted, or given in to foods or products at the grocery store that were not on our list. Some of which we regretted the next day after consumption. (And some of which we did not regret!) It’s like being the main character in a crazy video...

Mindfulness

Am I in a toxic relationship? Know the signs.

Jaime Bronstein, Licensed Relationship Therapist and Author of "MAN*ifesting: A Step-By-Step Guide to Attracting The Love That’s Meant for You,” shares relationship advice that everyone can benefit from.  She has been named USA #1 Relationship Coach by Yahoo. Is this...

We all have a health journey; here’s mine

The point in our lives which our health requires immediate, unwavering attention can result in fear and confusion. Whether you’ve been dealing with serious health issues since birth, your teens, at the half century of life point, or you’re in your 40’s and beyond I...

How to unpack relationship baggage

If you need to learn how to unpack relationship baggage, you're in the right place. When you get home from traveling, do you continue to lug around your suitcase? I’m going to assume the answer is “no.” There’s a process, right? You bring in the suitcase, unpack it,...

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