Learn about the function of your adrenal glands and how stress can lead to adrenal fatigue and can cause unwanted symptoms such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, indigestion, weight gain, reduced tolerance to stress and irregular sleep cycles.   What do your adrenal glands do?   The adrenal glands produce hormones that help maintain the balance […]

Cheena is a Metabolix Wellness Center client, who shares her inspiring wellness and 20 pound weight loss success story. Watch the brief video clip and read her story below.     “When I was recently diagnosed with a chronic illness, I was shocked and upset.  I had no idea it would turn out to be […]

Understanding cardiovascular disease symptoms, risk factors and prevention can help you or a loved one in need.   Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the world and is responsible for one third of all deaths. The deadly combination of heart disease and stroke kills 17 million people every year, particularly those […]

Our list of recommended men’s health screenings that cannot be ignored.   Did you know that men die at higher rates than women of most leading diseases including heart disease cancer and stroke? On average American men live sicker and die younger than American women and men die an average of 5 years earlier than […]

Try one of these healthy protein shake recipes, all under 200 calories!    Dreamsicle Shake 1/2 Cup milk (skim, soy, almond or coconut) 1/2 Cup orange Juice 1 Scoop Trim® Fuel ProteinVanilla **Mix all ingredients and blend with 4­-6 ice cubes.   Nutty Monkey Protein Shake 1 Medium banana sliced and frozen (add 4­6 ice […]

Yoga, Pilates, boot camp…so many things to try, so little time! Whether you’ve exercised regularly your entire life or you’re just starting out, if you create a routine that you don’t enjoy, can’t afford, or can’t squeeze in, chances are good that you won’t stick with it. Here are our top tips for finding the […]

With lots to do and little time, stress eating and unhealthy snack choices are a pitfall we all must try to avoid.  Some superfoods may actually help reduce stress and tension, stabilize blood sugar and emotional response.  Take note of our picks for top 11 superfoods for stress relief.  Stock up on these superfoods and […]

Why do our bodies signal us to eat in times of stress? Stress eating is common when facing difficult problems or even if you’re just feeling bored!  Emotional eating can really sabotage your weight management efforts.  Let’s explore what internal factors contribute to stress eating, including the role of cortisol and ghrelin in stress and […]

Your wellness, weight loss and fitness goals are more likely to be achieved when you develop healthier habits.  We’ve created this simple list of 14 healthy habit ideas for you to try!   Remember, the key to avoiding burnout with any new routine is to start small.  So, try a few ideas from this list […]

Eating on the go can be healthy.  Today, smart food choices are everywhere!  Here are some of our top tips to eat healthy on the go! Plan ahead. Eat healthy on the go by choosing your restaurant wisely.  Try to avoid dining out or getting take-out from restaurants with limited options or with unhealthy menu items […]