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Are Telomeres the Secret to Longevity? Written by Stephani Fenk, CNP You may have heard about research on the role of telomeres and their ability to slow down the aging process. Could it be true? These small caps on the end of our DNA are the secret to longevity? Today, I’m here to wade through the science on telomeres and give you some practical advice. Telomeres are found on the end of chromosomes, which are located in each of our cells and hold our DNA. To give you a visual of what they look like, you can think of the...

Written By Jasmine Northfield, CNP I bet you’ve never considered yourself to be a creature of the sea. No, we don’t live in the ocean and we still haven’t managed to figure out how to breathe on our own under water, but our amazing bodies are composed of 75 percent water. That brings us pretty close to being positively aquatic! This is why it’s so important to know what’s in your water and what filtration options you have. High quality water has a perfect crystalline shape. When the water we drink is not filtered properly, this shape can be deformed. Toxic...

Written by Tara Mansler “All disease begins in the gut” – Hippocrates Did you know that our digestion, our mood, our thought processes and our overall health can be traced back to a healthy and well-functioning gut? Our gut health is fundamental to our holistic well-being and is also known as our “second brain”. Not only is it responsible for supporting our digestive and immune systems, but our gut flora in our GI tract has the capability of affecting the nutrients we absorb, our hormones, our ability to eliminate and eliminate toxins, our mental health and much more. To put...

Written by Joelle Mintzberg, CNP When cleansing, we often focus on our food and drink consumption and the physical activity that we will commit to doing. But what about the emotional support we need? This is such a crucial addition to a successful cleanse because the best way to experience success with your reset program is to keep a positive outlook. Emotional support is a great place to start! Most of us know that nutrition and movement are important for health, but it is important to note that other factors, such as pleasure and emotional connection can also significantly influence...