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VIEW HealthBit CXXX: AG Overnight Oats

(N.B. Organic, non-GMO, gluten free/dairy free ingredients recommended) Ingredients ½ cup rolled oats½ cup milk2 tbsp plain yogurt½ banana (or other fruit)¼ cup crushed walnuts (or other nut)½ tsp maple syrup or raw honey⅛ tsp ground cinnamon Directions Mix all ingredients in a container with an  airtight lid Seal and place in refrigerator overnight (or […]

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Dr. Alyssa’s Inspired Health Program

Email #3: Thinking outside the “Box” Packaged foods have become a mainstay in our society. Each of those bags and boxes of “food” are adorned with a label that reads like a chemistry experiment. In times such as these, it is clearly important to stock up on food. However in order to keep our immune

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VIEW HealthBit CXXIX: Working Out While Working from Home

VIEW HealthBit CXXIX: Working out while working from home As we all continue to work from home, some of us have undoubtedly found it easier than others to incorporate workouts into our daily routines. I can not emphasize enough the importance of staying active, especially at a time like this. Moving the body as we

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Dr. Alyssa’s Inspired Health Program

Email #2 : Intermittent Fasting 101 Intermittent fasting is a method used to help the body burn fat as fuel. It is based on the thought that the human body has not changed that much since caveman times and periods of large feeds were often followed by fasting states. In general there are three ways

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Dr. Alyssa’s Inspired Health Program

Email #1: Shake that Sugar Addiction Sugar is one of the most highly addictive substances on our planet and the root cause of a number of epidemics in our society, from diabetes to obesity. As we’re seeing with the current coronavirus pandemic, those most at risk at those with underlying coniditons such as those conferred

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VIEW HealthBit CXXVII: Staying Well While Working from Home

As novel coronavirus cases increase across the globe, I hear a lot of fear in people. Fear does not help. Fear hurts. Preparation and thoughtfulness are needed. Fear is not. This virus may not be acting quite like a normal virus, but thankfully prevention tactics to help avoid it- along with any viral infection- remain

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VIEW HealthBit CXXV: Some Clarity on Coronavirus

Unless you have been disconnected from all news sources, I think it is fair to assume you have been hearing about the coronavirus. I believe  there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding this new breed of coronavirus, known as COVID-19. I will try to clear a few things up for you here, as well as

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VIEW HealthBit CXXIII: Fitting in Fitness

The human body needs movement to survive. This is a fact. Joints are lubricated in this way. Blood is returned to the heart in this way. There are so many diseases that can be prevented by just moving.  As we looked at in the past, here are ten ways to move more throughout your day.

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VIEW HealthBit CXIX: Food Labels 101

A few years ago we looked at some dangerous ingredients that show up in many food products. Since then, manufacturers seem to have directed us to the front of food packages to help guide us to healthier and more conscious eating. Though these “buzz words” are not always a guarantee of healthy food, they indicate

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VIEW HealthBit CXVII: Breaking The Post-Holiday Sugar Addiction

As we know, sugar is one of the most addicting substances on the planet. Every year around this time I find my body craving sugar. Some theorize that when you’re craving sugar you’re actually lacking Vitamin C. And while the increased need for Vitamin C could be part of the problem, I think more of

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