What is Integrative Medicine? (and is it best for your health?)
Integrative medicine is, in its most simplest terms – a “full body” medicinal approach to health and wellness. It’s an approach that looks at the physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental influences that affect your health.1 Let’s say that you currently go to a general practitioner for your stomach complaint, a therapist for your […]
How Digestion Works & Can You Improve Your Digestive System?
When it comes to your digestive system, there’s a lot to understand. Sure, you know the basics: Your body uses fuel then creates waste. Not much to talk about, right? Wrong. The term “digestive system” is to be taken literally. Like the system that powers your car or computer, there are several separate parts to […]
Intro to Easy Meal Prep (how to pick a method and go!)
Arming yourself with meals for a full week can be an incredibly helpful and stress-free process. You’ll find there’s loads more time for family events or evening activities – if you actually know how to meal prep, that is. Meal prep is an effective tool for large families, or working individuals, for many reasons. It’s […]
How to Hide Dark Circles Under Eyes (with amazing vitamins!)
How often do you wake in the morning and say to yourself, “Ah. What a restful, peaceful night. I slept well, dreamed well, and feel like I can take on the day”? If you’re an adult living in the year 2018… this probably rarely happens to you! Unfortunately, if you’re not getting enough sleep, you’re probably […]
3 Awesome Ways Instagram Can Help You Stick To Your Diet
The other day, some of us here at ActivatedYou had a little picnic. The weather was nice, so we all took our lunches to the park near our office. However, when I looked around the table, I noticed something…while everyone was enjoying their meals, Kelsey (our customer care whiz) wasn’t eating… she was taking pictures […]
How Keeping A Normal Sleep Routine Can Help Your Social Life
Do your weekends tend to throw off your normal sleep routine? Maybe you stay up later at night… and sleep a few extra hours in the morning. Well, scientists call that kind of schedule shift “social jetlag.” Think about it: When you travel to another time zone – your normal schedule changes (even if you eat […]
What’s the Big Deal with Tart Cherry Juice? (benefits vs hype)
What’s the easiest way to stock your body with essential vitamins and nutrients? Give up? Drinking them! Healthy beverages are a great addition to any dietary regimen. For starters, they require minimal prep. Whether you’re thinking about smoothies or fermented drinks, chances are you’ve already tried one or more of these healthy beverages. But, have […]
5 Convenient Foods That Can Help Ease Constipation
42 Million. That’s the number of Americans dealing with a chronic issue no one wants to talk about: constipation. We’ve all dealt with it from time to time – however, that doesn’t mean it’s something you should ignore or “just live with.” Moreover, constipation can lead to even more problems down the road – things like […]
6 Guilt-Free Reasons Why You Should Get Regular Massages
You live in the modern world and that means certain stresses can certainly pile up. You’re dealing with issues your ancestors never had to face. So, how can you interrupt the noise and bring some balance into your life? Self-care. It feels a little indulgent at first, but the truth is, it’s not selfish at […]
7 Foods That Fight Acid Reflux (and a few you should avoid)
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