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In high school, I decided that it would be a good idea to compete in two endurance sports at the same time. Anemia was not something I was familiar with at the time. Looking back, I remember wondering why I…
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The word “hormone” tends to conjure images of moody teenagers and pregnant women. It’s unfortunate that people generally associate hormones with women and isolated life stages, like puberty or menopause. Perhaps it’s even more unfortunate that hormonal imbalances are often…
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No one likes to feel bloated and uncomfortable during a sunny beach day or summer afternoon BBQ. Unfortunately, summer’s fare tends to consist of large servings of meat and sugar (hello cheeseburger and ice cream truck) which, let’s face it,…
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All too often, studies come out claiming that stress is the cause of 75-90% of illnesses. While the percentage fluctuates, it nonetheless remains daunting. Additionally, it’s increasingly clear that stress has a bigger impact on our health than we may…
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The leaves may be changing, but you don’t have to retreat indoors! While summer’s long days may be behind us, there is still plenty of adventure to be had in the fall. Once October hits, I often feel the impetus…
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“Back to school” doesn’t have to translate to falling back into old routines. Yes, there are some unavoidable parts of starting a new school year like waking up early, afternoon routines, etc., but there are also plenty of opportunities to…
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Saving money can be really hard. Especially when you are saving for a vacation that might seem far in the future. Travel is a luxury, but with some hard work and creativity, it is not unattainable… at least this is…
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Longer days and more sunshine inspire me to eat more colorful foods. I recently watched the documentary Forks Over Knives which confirmed many of the beliefs I hold towards food’s medicinal power. As a student, I find myself opting for…
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I love a good oat-based bar but most of my favorites have lots of weird ingredients in them. These moringa granola bars melt-in your mouth and have no refined sugar. They are also gluten and dairy free! They are perfect…
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Breakfast is a really difficult meal for me. I seem to find myself racing out the door with a pathetic handful of nuts or a lowly banana half each morning even when I budget in time to feed myself. It’s…
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