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PROTEIN POWDER: DO'S
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Protein supplements are very popular and there are a lot of different types and brands to choose from. How do you know if you need to supplement, and if so what type of protein is right for you? Here are...
What is the DASH Diet?
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The DASH diet was developed by the National Institutes of Health based on research they sponsored on lowering blood pressure without medication. The acronym stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. When combined with physical activity, the DASH diet can...
WHAT THE SMELL OF YOUR STOOL SAYS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
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When it comes to our health, we generally pay more attention to what we put into our body than what comes out. But every once in a while, we unintentionally eat something that forces us to confront the foul smelling...
WAYS TO DETOX
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Do you ever get chronic headaches, stomach bloating, uncomfortable gas or unwanted breakouts, aches and pains? If so, pay attention, your body might be trying to tell you something. Our bodies are incredibly communicative. They give us signs when they...
How the Body Detoxifies Itself
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“The human body has been designed to resist an infinite number of changes and attacks brought about by its environment. The secret of good health lies in successful adjustment to changing stresses on the body.” – Harry J. Johnson
WHAT IS A UTI & HOW TO PREVENT IT
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Having a urinary tract infection (UTI) can be a miserable experience. The cramping, sudden urge to urinate, and pain can derail your whole day. Not to mention that infections always seem to strike at the most inconvenient times like during...
WOMEN'S ACHIEVEMENTS
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In the last decade, women have accomplished many ‘firsts’ and advanced to positions of leadership and influence in a wide variety of fields. In honor of Mother’s Day, we would like to celebrate women around the world by highlighting some...
High Fiber Smoothie Recipes
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Summer time is around the corner which means ripe and juicy fruits and vegetables are in season. The delicious and nutritious smoothie ingredients at our finger-tips also give us access to extra fiber! Whether you prefer sweet strawberry lemonade, orange...
FDA CLAIMS EXPLAINED
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According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, more than 170 million Americans take dietary supplements annually. The dietary supplement category includes vitamins, minerals, botanicals, sports nutrition supplements, weight management products and specialty supplements. While dietary supplements are not intended to...
Understanding Food labels
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One of the quickest ways to get a sense of a brand is to review the seals or emblems used on its products. Some seals certify that a particular set of guidelines, and or procedures have been used in producing...
What We Live By
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At Health Plus, our values guide the way we work. By sharing the same set of values, collectively, we are more efficient in achieving our common purpose - giving people the freedom to live fully.
Prebiotics & Probiotics
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Over the past two decades, many studies have demonstrated that maintaining good gut health can have very positive effects on other systems in our body.  The term ‘gut microbiome’ or ‘gut flora’ refers to the approximately 300 to 500 different kinds...
ENERGY: CAFFEINE FREE PICK ME UPS
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Caffeine is one of the most widely used natural stimulants in the world. For many of us, a cup of coffee or black tea is the first thing we reach for in the morning to give us the boost we...
Meet the Women Who Inspired Our Brand
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To celebrate women's history month, we didn't need to look too far. Health Plus is led by a powerful mother daughter duo, Rita and Shelly, and Shelly's husband Sunil. Continue reading to learn more about their story and how female...
Heart Health: Understanding your Heart
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The heart is a powerful muscular organ that is the center of our circulatory system. Its main function is to continuously supply oxygen and nutrient rich blood to our vital organs. To accomplish this, an adult heart beats approximately 100,000...
The Five Love Languages
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Language is encoded in our DNA – it is what makes us human. We have the unique ability to use a structured system of communicating that involves being able to speak, write and read complex and abstract ideas.
CONSTIPATION: COMMON CAUSES & CURES
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Although different for everyone, a bowel movement is typically a routine occurrence. Some experience a bowel movement like clock work while others ‘go’ less frequently adding up to several times a week. If everyone’s system is different, how can you...
Elimination Diet & Why You Should Consider It
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Living fully means different things to different people. For some it's getting a PR on a 5K; for others it's living pain free, getting better sleep or simply being more calm and present to days' activities. Regardless of what living fully means to you, there is a common thread: feeling good depends on fueling good. How we nourish our bodies and what we put in them impacts nearly everything we do. But what if some foods have the opposite effect?
Essential Fats
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Fats are some of the most misunderstood nutrients in our diets.  While some believe that avoiding all dietary fats is healthy, others see no harm in consuming them.  To further complicate the issue, most people aren’t familiar with the different...
Improve Your Health by Reading
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Did you know that reading a book is good for your health?  Reading increases your knowledge, improves concentration and can even help reduce stress.   But with so little time to devote to this healthy endeavor, how do you select...
Do You Have Adrenal Fatigue?
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The adrenal glands are small, triangular shaped organs that sit on top of each kidney.  They are part of the endocrine system and secrete hormones that play a critical role in helping our bodies regulate stress, maintain healthy metabolic function...