IIN loves to talk about the gut, and for good reason – how we take care of our gut health is a large determinant of our overall health, from digestion and elimination to mental well-being and beyond. What it means for our gut to be healthy will look different from person to person, but it can be categorized in two main ways: how we take care of our gut health physically, including exercise and the food we eat, and mentally/emotionally, such as managing stress and anxiety and engaging in healthy lifestyle behaviors. Read More

General anxiety disorder is one of the most common types of mental health issues, affecting 40 million adults in the United States alone. Anxiety can be caused by many things, from stressors at work to the foods we eat, and it manifests in different ways in the body, including emotional and physiological symptoms. There are also many avenues one can take to manage these symptoms, ranging from prescribed antidepressants to a daily jog to release endorphins. However, one of the strongest paths to explore is proper diet. Read More

Lectin is a type of protein found in all plant foods. Lectins are considered an “anti-nutrient,” which means they prevent the absorption of certain nutrients. You’re probably thinking, “That’s terrible! Why would I want to eat anything that contains anti-nutrients?” Before you ban lectins for life, let’s explore why these anti-nutrients exist and how their benefits may outweigh the consequences. Read More

COVID-19 has impacted our lives in significant ways - you may be working from home, experiencing financial hardship, or even grieving the loss of a friend or relative. Or perhaps you’re living with people you love, but after all of this time at home, you’re feeling everything but love for them! Cabin fever is real and we are here to support you in maintaining healthy, happy relationships. Read More

A healthy and diverse diet can help your body feel and perform at full capacity. However, it takes time for your body to begin feeling noticeable effects of a diet rich in micronutrients, macronutrients, and whole foods. The body will “communicate” how it’s adjusting to your improved diet changes, which can look like weight loss, improved skin, better digestion, and higher energy levels. Read More

Kindness is more than doing a favor for a friend or giving a portion of your paycheck to charity. Kindness is the quality of being loving, genuine, and empathetic – and spreading this energy into every area of your life. But in order to really show kindness to the world, you must first be kind to yourself, which begins with taking care of yourself and your personal needs. Read More

When you hear “hormone health,” you may automatically think of the cyclical nature of women’s hormones and the many health issues that stem from hormonal imbalances. Men have hormones, too, and it’s important to include men in the discussion around proper hormonal health and preventing hormonal imbalances. Read More

Believe it or not, your brain is always changing and adapting. Your brain is hard at work each day, constantly synthesizing information and adapting in response to new experiences. This adaptive quality is known as the brain’s plasticity, or ability to strengthen and fine-tune its functions in response to external stimuli. Read More

Ready to start making the most of your training at home? There are so many ways to start or spice up your routine by shifting your perspective and making full use of what you have at home. As many gyms and studios remain closed, a solid at-home workout regimen can bring some normalcy and relief to your daily schedule. Read More

By dictionary definition, meditation means to reflect, ponder, or contemplate. But these actions can look different from person to person, and as such, meditation is much more. Read More