Daily Habits to Feel Younger and Healthier at Any Age
Monday, April 19 2021
Guest Blog by: Dana Brown of Health Conditions We live in a society that strongly values youth and beauty, so getting older can be a difficult process. While you might not be a carefree 20-something anymore, there are still things you can do to feel younger and healthier. Exercising regularly, eating more healthy foods, and
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Health, Hope, and Healing: How to Take Control of Your Life After Addiction
Monday, June 03 2019
Guest blog by Jennifer McGregor co-creator of Public Health Library Drugs and alcohol impact every area of your life. Your physical and mental health are often the hardest hit. It doesn’t matter if you’re 13 or 30, it takes time to bounce back from months or even years of drug abuse. How drugs hurt Using
Ali’s Favorites – Summer of 2018
Sunday, July 08 2018
Here are my favorites for the Summer of 2018, enjoy! BEAUTY BabyGanics Mineral-Based Sunscreen Did you know that not all sunscreen is made the same? This brand is good at deflecting and blocking the UV rays, not all are. I recently learned about the BabyGanics brand from my new esthetician here in St Louis. What
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Ali’s – Working Through and Healing From My Past
Tuesday, October 31 2017
It’s been an interesting summer and fall as we continue this transition in Illinois. This transition has given me time to rest, reflect and refresh my mind body and spirit, which I am continuing to do throughout the winter as well. One of the things I felt called to do during this new season, was
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Tips For What To Wear To The Gym
Tuesday, August 22 2017
Are you struggling to choose what to wear to the gym? We’ve all had those days where we go to start our gym workout and suddenly realize we’ve forgotten something. Forgotten headphones, socks, water, they all throw us off our game. I don’t know about you though, but there aren’t many things worse than your
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Tips When Struggling With Your Workouts
Monday, January 16 2017
Recently I had a client ask me a very good question. “Do you have any tips for those days when it seems so hard to push through a 30 minute workout?” Let’s be honest, we ALL have those days, yes, even me who enjoys working out. There are days I get on the treadmill and
5 Quick and Simple At-Home Exercises
Monday, December 05 2016
5 quick and simple at-home exercises can make all the difference this holiday season. Unfortunately because the holiday season is such a busy time, workouts tend to be the first thing to be crossed off of our lists. However, it’s usually what we need the most since it helps reduce stress, improves our attitude, gives us energy
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4 Stretches to Relieve Pregnancy Back Pain
Thursday, November 10 2016
Eighty percent of women will experience back pain at some point during their pregnancies. It’s due to changes happening within the body, like a growing uterus and hormonal changes. Gentle stretching and movement will often decrease muscle spasms and restore improved spinal function, resulting in decreased pain. Below are 4 stretches that will help relieve
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Strong and Sculpted Biceps for Women
Tuesday, October 11 2016
Strong and sculpted biceps not only look good, but have a practical use for daily activities. Strong biceps help you with any pulling movement like pulling weeds, raking leaves, and starting a lawn mower. They also help with lifting and carrying movements, such as carrying groceries or lifting your child out of a car seat. It’s
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Park Workout Series 4 – Full Body
Wednesday, August 03 2016
Summer is a great time to get outside and workout. This is the 4th part of our Park Workout Series. This is a full body workout you can do next time you’re at the park. The gym isn’t the ONLY place to get an effective or challenging workout in. Next time you go to the park with the
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Park Workout Series 3 – Cardio
Wednesday, June 22 2016
Park Workout Series 3 – Focus on Cardio Summer is a great time to get outside to do your workouts. We are on our 3rd series of our Park Workouts, and this series is all about cardio. The gym isn’t the ONLY place to get an effective or challenging workout in. Next time you go to
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Park Workout Series 2 – Core
Sunday, June 05 2016
Park Workout Series 2 – Focus on your Core Summer is such a great time to get out and soak up the Vitamin D, fresh air, and the beauty of nature. We are on our Park Workout Series 2, and this workout is all about strengthening and toning your core. Next time you go to the park
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Park Workout Series 1 – Legs
Friday, June 03 2016
Park Workout Series 1 – Focus on Legs When summer weather is here, who wants to spend more time inside? Not this girl. This summer I have a Park Workout Series planned for you. This first workout is all about strengthening and toning your lower body. The gym isn’t the ONLY place to get an effective or
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Booty Challenge
Sunday, April 24 2016
Let the booty challenge begin! You asked for it and here it is. I took time to research the best exercises you can do at home to strengthen and tone your backside and here they are. I have to thank Nick Tumminello and Bret Contreras for all their wisdom and resources. I know many of us
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Hotel Room Workout #4
Tuesday, April 19 2016
Palm trees and ocean view. Here’s another hotel room workout for you! This 24-minute workout takes place on the shores of Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Enjoy the beauty, soak up the sun, and get ready to work. There’s no music, just the sounds of the waves, the wind, and birds. Feel free to turn on any
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Push-Up Variations
Sunday, April 03 2016
Push-up variations you can do at home! The push-up is and always will be a classic go-to exercise, why? Because it WORKS! You might not like them or think you can do them, but I’d like to challenge you on that. I bet you can do more than you think. You are stronger than you
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Squat Variations
Wednesday, March 09 2016
Squat variations are a great way to add variety, not only for your body, but for your mind as well. Sometimes our workouts can get boring if we do the same ole thing. Below are 5 squat variations you can add to your current workout or exercises to get you started. Squats work your entire lower
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Hotel Room Workout #3
Tuesday, March 08 2016
Here’s another hotel room workout that you can do while traveling, visiting family, if you don’t have a gym membership, or if it’s too cold to go outside. It’s a workout with NO TOYS (aka equipment), which means no excuses! What you will need is a chair, a “can do attitude”, and your lovely self, that’s it! Body-resistance
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Gratitude Through Mission Work
Thursday, February 18 2016
When we are thankful we are happier and healthier people mentally, physically, and spiritually. Studies show that when we give thanks it improves all aspects of our health. Giving thanks occupies the same space in your brain that worrying does, which means you can’t worry and give thanks at the same time. Over Christmas my boys
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Magnesium
Sunday, January 17 2016
The human body requires magnesium intake every day. Sadly, our soil is NOT the same as it use to be. Even if you eat clean, you probably aren’t getting what your body needs. This is one supplement I take daily and believe is a MUST for most. Our cells need magnesium to function. Magnesium is needed