The tumultuous flu season of 2018 may be coming to a close, but we\’re still reeling from the chaos it sparked. No one seemed to be prepared for the severity or frequency of illness and for many, traditional (Western) treatments quickly became the default. Recently, The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found that overuse of […]
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Do you know someone who thinks they can predict when it\’s about to rain? Maybe they sometimes grab their knee and ominously whisper, \”A storm is coming…\” It might sound crazy, but multiple people report body aches during rainy or cold days. So, when their bones act up, they attribute it to a nearing climate
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When we want results, we want them now, especially when it comes to our physical goals. On one hand, that can be a good motivator for persisting. Yet on the other hand, one-track-mind-thinking can make us overlook small but very important details. In our last blog, we mentioned that proper recovery is one way to
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2018 is on fire and we\’re ready to level up our fitness goals with a running start! While it\’s tempting to just go for it, it\’s not too smart to go from 0 to 100 right out of the gate. Yes, you want results and you want them now, but it\’s important to prepare first
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You\’ve probably heard the news by now, but if not, we\’re delighted to officially announce that Purium has released a progressive new sublingual spray called CBD+. Every bottle contains 1500mg of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) and blends full-spectrum hemp seed oil withCBD extract. Not only has CBD become a leading trend in the wellness community, but
Growing up, you might have heard this phrase a couple times:\”The way into someone\’s heart is through their stomach.\” Your old school parents or grandparents might have said this to remind you of the pressures of singledom…(sigh). The thinly-veiled passive aggression might have actually been dropping some pretty helpful health knowledge, too. Who knew? Turns
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Starting with a fresh foot forward in a new year, it\’s important to look back and learn from past triumphs and mistakes. In that spirit, the United Heath Foundation recently released their study on America\’s most (and least) healthiest states. The study focused on health-related topics such as percentage of insured residents, prevalence of obesity
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So, you decided to make a health resolution in 2018. Maybe your favorite jeans are fitting a little snug (or maybe they \”shrunk\” in the washer…) or maybe you’re trying to set a good example for your kids—either way, go you! But making the decision is one thing – how do you even start? The
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You know the feeling: drained, exhausted or fatigued. Maybe it hits you at work, right after lunch (or maybe when you arrive and have no idea how you’re going to make it through the day). Or maybe it happens at home and stops you from working out. Whether it’s a lack of sleep, poor eating
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From headaches to old sports injuries and all the stubbed toes in between, aches and pains are a daily life struggle. And the older we get, the sorer they feel. It\’s pretty common in our culture to opt for one of two options, either bare with it or take medications, and both come with their
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