“Try to Be a Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud.” ~Maya Angelou The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is in the news constantly right now. We often hear the bad news about how it’s spreading or …
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Our brains need natural sugars in the form of glucose to function properly,” explains Heartland Wellness Director, Eric Mueller. Eric recommends getting your sugar through whole food like fruits. He says, “Most …
FACT: Eggs have been the subject of debate over the years, but Wellness Director Eric Mueller explains, “Egg yolks are rich in vitamins A and D, fatty acids, and antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, to …
FACT: Although there are a number of great options on the perimeter of the store like colorful, fresh produce, shopping intentionally is what counts. Heartland Wellness Director explains, “If you ignore the …
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FACT: “Sugar is sugar!” explains Heartland Wellness Director, Eric Mueller. “It doesn’t matter what you call it – pure cane sugar, coconut sugar, monk fruit sweetener, Sweet N’ Low – they are …
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We’ve all heard the nutrition myth: there are no bad foods. You can eat whatever you want as long as you eat in moderation. We spoke with Heartland Wellness Director, Eric Mueller …
By HelpGuide You already know there are many great reasons to exercise—from improving energy, mood, sleep, and health to reducing anxiety, stress, and depression. And …
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Summer is a great time of the year to get outside. Enjoying vacations, sports and outdoor trips to the park or back yard are great ways to soak in some extra vitamin …
Starting to exercise can be tough, and a bit scary but it may be one of the best things you can do for your health. Any type of physical activity can reduce …
I’ve completed my biometric screening with my doctor for the past three years and it is amazing the impact we can make on our overall health when we begin to understand our …
When I was in high school I worked at a fitness center. I’ll never forget Charlie, a 62-year-old man who had lost his wife to cancer and been diagnosed with degenerative disc …
It’s official, I finally understand why my mom used to make me wash my hands before and after eating, after cleaning, playing and everything else under the sun. It’s called Coxsackievirus A16, …
CHANGE is the running theme of nutrition and regulations. Often it seems scientists discover new food benefits that have been around for awhile only to reverse their findings a few years later. …
