Tips for Navigating Holiday Eating 1. Focus on socializing and festivities instead of food 2. Position yourself away from the location of the food to minimize mindless eating 3. Don’t […]

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chia Seed Cookies Add this cookie to your holiday baking list! These cookies feature chia seeds which add fiber, protein and healthy fats into this delicious […]

How to avoid chapped lips in the winter: 1. Use a lip balm that is ointment based 2. Stay away from lip balms that contain camphor, eucalyptus, and menthol 3. […]

How Long Can I Eat my Thanksgiving Leftovers Safely? Food leftovers should only be in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. This is true whether it’s Thanksgiving leftovers or […]

Stop touching your face! I’m sure you’ve heard it time and time again, but you should not be touching your face or picking at your skin. Touching your skin can […]

Listen to your Fullness Cues this Thanksgiving Be mindful of your fullness cues during the holidays. Your body sends you signs cueing you in to when you have eaten enough […]

The drier days are ahead. Over the winter our skin will accumulate with dead skin making it hard for your moisturizer to penetrate. Exfoliate will help to remove the dead […]

Scrumptious Seasonal Fall Veggies November is a great time to eat in-season fall vegetables. These include: beets, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, kale, pumpkin and squash. Try roasting […]

Pay attention to the order you are applying products. 1. Cleanse 2. Tone 3. Serum 4. Moisturizer 5. SPF

Health Benefits of Including Pumpkin in your Diet: Pumpkin is a great source of beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps to promote immunity […]

How to help dry skin in the Fall: 1. Avoid hot showers 2. Apply Moisturizer 3. Use a humidifier 4. Get a facial

Follow these tips for Glowing Skin: #1 Remove makeup every evening #2 Exfoliate once a week #3 Use a hydrating moisturizer

Everyone should be drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day. Your skin will be looking more firm, and visible signs of aging won’t be as prominent if you […]

Did you know that your diet also plays a role in the care of your skin? Your skin is the largest organ in the body, and the way diet affects […]

Sun exposure is the number one cause of aging skin and accounts for 80% of premature aging. Exposure to UV rays damages your skin cells’ DNA, causing a genetic mutation […]

Common Rosacea Triggers: Sunlight Stress Alcohol Spicy Foods Wind and Cold Exercise Some Medicines Once you know what’s triggering your rosacea flares, taking action can reduce your flare ups.

There are three components to having a solid skincare routine: Cleaning: helps remove dirt, oil and makeup from your skin  Moisturizing: helps rehydrate your skin and reduce the chances of […]

Benefits of maintaining a good skincare routine: Protects from internal and external stressors Allows the skin to function properly Provides long term impact on the overall quality of the skin […]

Follow these tips to help keep your skin looking young and healthy: Wash up: Bathe in warm (not hot) water; use mild cleansers that don’t irritate; and wash gently – […]

Finding Your Skin Type There are five different skin types: oily, dry, normal, combination and sensitive. By understanding what type of skin you have, you can begin to make informed […]

Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. People of all skin colors are at risk for this damage. You can reduce your […]

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS 5/6/22 — The Training and Performance Center (TPC), a division of Integrated Wellness Partners, welcomes Lou Hernandez as Sports Performance Manager. Hernandez joins TPC with extensive experience in […]

Going out to eat? While going out to eat can often result in getting too many calories, carbs, and dietary fats- here are some tips to help choose the best […]

Following a vegetarian diet? Whether you are or are not, these are good tips to ensure you’re getting a balanced diet with plenty of veggies! Try to add extra veggies […]

With the dumbbell in your right hand, place your left hand on the bench  Left leg will be bent forward, right leg back  Maintain a flat back  Start the movement […]

Spring is finally coming around. As you begin to enjoy more time outside and outings with friends here are some ideas to pep up your water and have something fun […]

Spring is finally coming around. As you begin to enjoy more time outside and outings with friends here are some ideas to pep up your water and have something fun […]

8 Aspects of the Wellness Wheel   Physical Wellness  Physical wellness encompasses a variety of healthy behaviors that are meant to contribute to your optimal health. This involves activities like moving/exercising, […]

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This year, we want everyone to take action to impact the future of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Whether that means learning how to navigate your own […]

When it comes to resistance training, the proper range of repetitions is dictated by our goals. We can train for strength, muscle growth, or muscular endurance.   Strength rep ranges: 1-5  […]