Dec 8, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Produce Facts
Just what is a “whole food” anyway? The generally accepted definition is a nutrient dense food that is not process or refined; or minimally processes as in washed or cut up food stuff. Think apples, bananas, whole egg in a shell or a beef steak. Processed foods can...
Dec 4, 2023 | Garden Tips
Autumn colors are spectacular. The colors and textures are unique to the four seasons of the mountain west. As we wrap up the last Autumn leaves, the landscape can feel naked and bare. Deciduous plants, which lose their leaves through winter, often expose you to...
Dec 2, 2023 | Health & Wellness
Get-Fit Training Systems owners Eric and Austinn Weaver in Prescott are not your ordinary father-and-son personal trainers. Eric and Austinn are now business partners; work-out buddies with a shared passion for fitness and healthy living; and companionable roommates —...
Nov 26, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Medical
Because it’s possible for your heart to age faster than your chronological age, you can get an idea of what your “heart age” might be through an online heart age calculator. It’s a way to quantify your cardiovascular age based on different risk factors like high blood...
Nov 24, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Medical
Hi! I’m Dr. Sweet – Owner of Next Level Functional Health. Thank you for taking a minute to read how we have been helping patients with hand and thumb pain. (This is my third article about the benefits of low level laser, so if you missed the first two, we’ll be happy...
Nov 22, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Medical
LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It’s a type of lipoprotein found in your blood. Lipoproteins are particles made of lipids (fats) and proteins that carry fats through your bloodstream. Fats, because of their structure, can’t move through your blood on their...
Nov 20, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Medical
Concussions can derail the plans of any budding sports star. So a roadmap for athletic success should include a concussion plan. “The brain is a complicated structure. It needs TLC like everything else,” explains concussion expert Richard Figler, MD. “Parents and...
Nov 18, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Recipes
This superfood omelet is full of nutrient-rich veggies. Brussels sprouts and kale provide folate and glucosinolates, seaweed is full of minerals, and avocados are loaded with healthy monounsaturated and saturated fats. You’re sure to power through your day with this...
Nov 16, 2023 | Health & Wellness, Produce Facts
Whether in a Thanksgiving casserole or served alongside a steak, green beans are a popular vegetable in the U.S. But are green beans good for you? Absolutely! Registered dietitian, Lara Whitson, RD, LD, explains why green beans belong in your shopping basket on your...
Nov 14, 2023 | Garden Tips, Home Tips
Plants communicate with us through chemical secretions and physical signals. We feel better after forest bathing in nature. Plants know we need them. While we can’t presently communicate with plants, past gardeners found ways to use plants to communicate and...