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Healthy Sleep 101

This is a guest post by Hayden Entress. When we think about living a healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to think about striving to have a balanced diet and consistent exercise schedule; however, do we ever think about the vital role our sleep plays in our health? Getting enough good (and high quality) sleep is essential for maintaining optimal health and

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3 Things You Can Do to Boost Your Immune System Amid COVID-19

The term coronavirus is on everyone’s mind. But is there anything you can do to protect you and your loved ones from getting sick? Yes, there are a few things. But first, some background. What is the coronavirus? Coronaviruses are common viruses that cause an infection in your nose or throat, like the common cold, and have been around for decades. Most

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Confirmed: Alcohol Consumption Is Bad For You | Spiro Health and Wellness

Confirmed: Alcohol Consumption Is Bad For You

A groundbreaking new study released just a few weeks ago confirms that even light to moderate alcohol consumption can wreak havoc on our health. This study, which spanned 11 years and evaluated over 130,000 set out to determine whether alcohol consumption increased the risk of cancer.  As the study concluded, “Those who drank 2 drinks or fewer per day had

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5 Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving | Spiro Health and Wellness

5 Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving

Did you know that Thanksgiving is one of the top days for heart attacks? Many people assume that this is because Americans eat a lot of food on that day. But eating a lot of food doesn’t cause a heart attack. Eating a high-fat meal, however, certainly can cause a heart attack. Just think about it, most of the food

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Trader Joe's | Spiro Health and Wellness

5 Must-Have Items at Trader Joe’s

As a nutritionist and health coach, I am always on the lookout for great deals on healthy foods. I have visited just about every grocery store in my area looking for options. One of the most fun places to shop is Trader Joe’s! Not only do they have incredible prices, but they have some really fun items as well.  I

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The Game Changers Documentary Review | Spiro Health and Wellness

The Game Changers Documentary Review

Approximately 2 years ago, I was searching for resources on a plant-based diet. I came across a film that was set to be released in early 2018 called “Game Changers” and I was ecstatic. Boasting names like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, James Cameron, and Chris Paul, I knew this one was going to be big! I waited patiently for the

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