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As a personal trainer, you’ve undoubtedly had clients pepper you with questions about nutrition. How do you answer them? Perhaps you have clients who are training hard, but still aren’t seeing the results they want. How do you help them get those results?  All answers point to nutrition, something that most personal training courses barely […]

As a nurse, I hear this all the time: “Nexium helped at first, but I don’t want to stay on it forever. What else actually works?” There are a lot of resources online that sort of answer this question, but most of them just lump everything together — antacids, H2 blockers, alginates — as if

Most menopause guides read like the writer has never actually lived through being a woman aging in her own body. Luckily for you, I’ve experienced a hot flash or two. So, I’m coming to you with lived experience, and as a nurse, I know the difference between advice that works in the real world and

It’s been years since I heard about the wonders of golden milk. But it still surprises me that many people haven’t heard about the properties of this incredible drink. While you might have seen it on your cafe’s menu or from a health and wellness influencer, this vibrant drink has been used for ages.  As

Most of us have been there: you finish a meal, and suddenly you feel like you’ve swallowed a balloon. Your pants feel tighter. Your stomach feels heavy. And, let’s be honest, you start to be more conscious about how you look, and your confidence takes a hit.  Bloating is an uncomfortable, often embarrassing, and incredibly

Heartburn, bloating, and a sour taste in your mouth can turn your life into a constant struggle full of discomfort. Reflux affects the quality of your life. When the symptoms persist, it’s natural to become desperate for relief and look for safer and drug-free alternatives. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is considered to be a natural and

Fast Facts: If you want a drug-free GERD supplements that you can add to your daily routine to reduce GERD symptoms, look for natural ingredients like alginate, DGL, or slippery elm. Looking Beyond GERD Medications Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is becoming increasingly common. 20% of the US population deals with it every day. Many people

When I got certified, I wanted the absolute best strength and conditioning cert. But I had some problems defining “best.” It seems like everyone I talk to had a different idea of which one was best, but they all had their respective reasons for choosing the ones they did, and so did I.  So, these

A Certified Personal Trainer’s Perspective on Performance, Pain, and Practical Application The Corrective Exercise Specialist certification from the International Sports Sciences Association has become one of the most widely referenced corrective exercise credentials in the fitness industry. It is commonly pursued by trainers who want to move beyond generic programming and develop a practical skill

Have you ever woken up with your mouth taped shut? Maybe you were a kidnap victim or just spent the night at the wrong sleepover… well, you’re not alone. Mouth taping for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) went viral for a reason. Not only is it cheap, but for some people, it actually works pretty well. But what if it doesn’t?