VSMG's Executive Director, Health and Wellness Services, Kendall Taylor sat down with Thomas Barr from Local First Arizona to share how we’re redefining employee health and wellness best practices in the workplace. Click below to listen! Check out other…
Why multitasking doesn’t work and how to break the habit People feel busier and more stressed than ever. In order to feel more productive, we often resort to multitasking to "get things done." But research shows that people who multitask…
A Full-Spectrum Approach To Detoxification Detoxification Should Be About Food When you hear the word “detox” what comes to mind? Perhaps you picture a juice cleanse or water fast leaving you depleted, when in fact, detoxification relies heavily on nutrients…
Everywhere we look, there are warning signs about how our environment – our food, air, water, and soil – is riddled with toxins. Here’s a not-so-fun fact that supports this observation: The average person ingests around 5 grams of plastic…
Energy-Inducing Strategies to Prep For Your Workout When you head into a workout, your goal is to feel energized and ready to go. So, how do you ensure you’re ready for peak performance? Your best bet is whole food solutions…
4 ways to combat serious health risks by incorporating small, daily movements When it comes to exercise, it can be difficult to find the motivation, funds, and time to commit. But research suggests increasing overall movement - like mopping…
How You Can Create A More Balanced Breakfast For Health When thinking about breakfast foods, what comes to mind? Perhaps foods labeled “quick” or “on-the-go?” This could look like a pop tart, a waffle, granola bar, or instant oatmeal and…
Why Eat What’s Down the Street: Part 2 How you can start buying local today In part one of Why Eat What’s Down the Street, we looked at the importance of sourcing local produce, in addition to the health…
Here are six modifiable lifestyle and nutrition practices to implement into your daily routine to support your cardiometabolic health. Metabolic health, or the proper function of our cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, is the cornerstone of heart disease prevention…
Why Eat What’s Down the Street: Part 1 A case for buying and eating local foods and how modern food production and transportation harms our health Food, glorious food. But, how glorious can food be if most of it travels…