I recently had the opportunity to spend some time on Boulder Creek, and I must say, it was a truly unique and amazing experience. Nature’s beauty was on full display as I embarked on a tubing adventure down the sparkling waters of the creek. Boulder Creek, located in Boulder, Colorado, is a popular destination for […]

Herbs, flowers and trees have all been used for healing for thousands of years. It was an English physician, Dr. Edward Bach, who developed a range of remedies made with the healing energies of flowering plants and trees in the 1930’s. His collection of 38 remedies have been used widely since then, and his technique […]

“Eat less, move more” is a mantra I’ve heard and advice I’ve given many times over the years.  While both calorie intake and physical activity are important factors in weight loss, which one is more important? Physiologically speaking, weight loss and gain revolve around the concept of calories in, calories out. A recent study found […]

Boulder, Colorado, is a unique and storied city that is rich in history and known for its outdoor recreation, including running. In the running world, Boulder is renowned for its connection to the Boston Marathon, one of the oldest and most prestigious marathons in the world. Many Boulder residents have run this race in the […]

Boulder, Colorado, has long been known for its health-conscious and environmentally friendly lifestyle. In recent years, the city has also gained a reputation as a haven for vegans. There are many reasons why Boulder is so popular with vegans, and why the city is home to so many great vegan restaurants. Firstly, Boulder is a […]

Even though spring in Colorado typically involves snow, it seems this spring will be warmer, earlier.  March is usually the snowiest month in Colorado and yet, here we are, halfway through the month with no snow.  As the longer, warmer days of spring unfold, you may still be feeling the heaviness of winter.  Since we […]

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Did you know that only 8% of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions achieve them? Typically, the reason they fail is the lack of a plan to ensure success.  Most resolutions are vague like “eat less”, “lose weight” or “exercise more”.  These are admirable goals, but they don’t offer a tactical strategy for execution or, […]

Sleep is incredibly important to our well-being.  It is the time we heal from illness or injury, the opportunity to re-charge our brain and re-build muscle after a workout – it is critical to our health and well-being. Insomnia is defined as a persistent problem falling and staying asleep. Insomnia is often related to physical […]

This is Alex, one business idea at a time. Alex is a rare breed of Moroccan, English and American blood. Having spent his primary school life in Philadelphia, Alex now studies marketing and advertisement as a senior at CU. He has a fascination (as well as a deep knowledge) of health and nutrition and he […]