Progressive Ethos

Your immune system protects you against foreign invaders, like bacteria and viruses, by releasing antibodies to destroy them. Usually, your immune system can differentiate between foreign cells and your body tissues. It also produces immune responses just long enough to eliminate foreign invaders. However, the immune system does not always function the way it should. This malfunction can be seen i...

Menopause is usually a natural occurrence that marks the end of a woman’s fertility. This transition usually happens during midlife, but genetics and certain conditions can cause it to happen earlier. Many women experience menopausal symptoms, which can start before menopause and continue for years after menopause. These symptoms can generally be managed with lifestyle adjustments. But some medica...

The growing understanding of the importance of focusing on overall wellness makes many people turn to various experts to help them achieve their health goals. One of such experts is the health and wellness coach. Just as a sports coach helps an athlete develop and excel at a sport, a health and wellness coach can help you improve your overall health and wellness. Tune into this week's episode to l...

Usually, your immune system can tell the difference between invader cells and your healthy body cells. An Autoimmune Disease happens when your immune system mistakes healthy body cells as foreign. It then releases proteins – known as autoantibodies – to attack these healthy cells, leading to various health issues. This mistake happens as a response to unknown triggers. Tune into this week's episod...

Do you know what fiber does for your body? Dietary fiber may help you live longer by improving various aspects of your overall health. This includes better digestive health and a lower risk of some chronic diseases. But you shouldn’t overeat it. Tune into this week's episode to learn more about fiber and what it can do for you. Tune in every Thursday morning for our weekly blog post! https://progr...

There is no denying that summer feels terrific, especially after a harsh winter. The weather just makes you want to spend time outdoors soaking up the sun. While some sun exposure can benefit you by helping you produce vitamin D, improving your mood, and so on, the sun can also be harmful to your skin. Tune into this week's episode to learn more about how you can protect yourself while still enjoy...

Your health journey is a personalized one where you make sustainable and healthy changes to your lifestyle. This can range from better eating and sleeping habits to more physical activity. It can even be as simple as doing more of those things that make you happy. Embarking on this health journey will do you a world of good, from feeling better mentally to fewer health problems. But starting out i...

We live in a society obsessed with weight, with a widespread concept of “ideal body weight” or “ideal body shape.” This concept stems from the presumption that being overweight is equal to a higher risk of chronic diseases. This can put you under the impression that weight is a measure of your health. However, growing evidence shows that there is more to your health than your physical appearance....

Minerals are one of the many nutrients that your body needs for disease prevention and overall wellbeing. Your body does not produce minerals, so you have to get them from your diet. Your body only needs tiny amounts of minerals. But inadequate amounts can have serious, sometimes life-threatening, effects on your health – including increased risk of some diseases. The lack can also cause mild symp...

As a woman, your nutritional requirements evolve as you go through various stages of life. This is because your body goes through many physical and hormonal changes. The hormonal changes that come with menstruation, childbearing, and menopause put you at a higher risk of anemia, weak bones, osteoporosis, among other things. Despite these unique needs, many women tend to neglect their dietary needs...

Why would you like to lose weight? Is it because you want to look good for a special day? Perhaps you have a family event or class reunion to attend this year; the reasons could be many. However, rather than losing weight for a single-day event, you may have more luck losing weight for yourself because you’re worth it! Tune into this week's episode to learn more about how to lose weight for yourse...

The more we restrict, the more likely we are to fail. We found that conventional commercial diets bear no relationship to long-term health and weight management. In fact, there have been studies that actually show dieting is a predictor of weight gain, not loss. So why is that, exactly? So many factors play a role in what you’re eating, why you’re eating, and where you physically are when you’re e...

The Ketogenic Diet is something that has become fairly popular within the weight loss community. In this week's episode, we dive into what it means to do Keto and what you can eat. And also the many pros and cons that come along with it. Tune in every Thursday morning for our weekly blog post! https://progressive-ethos.mykajabi.com/blog Find us at our website! http://progressiveethos.com/ Follow u...

Phytonutrients are the chemicals that plants use to protect themselves from insects, fungi, and UV rays. It turns out phytonutrients can be very beneficial for human consumption. Tune into today's episode to learn about what phytonutrients can do for you, and where to find them. Tune in every Thursday morning for our weekly blog post! https://progressive-ethos.mykajabi.com/blog Find us at our webs...

You've probably heard the saying people end up being their own worst enemy. And it somewhat holds true. What you think, you become. Your will has the ability to alter your life path in both positive and negative ways. Tune into this episode to learn how to take control of your mindset, with strategies on how to improve your attitude. Tune in every Thursday morning for our weekly blog post! https:/...

During last week's episode, we learned about the different ways nuts can be beneficial to our health. This week we further the discussion by moving into why nuts are good for us. We will talk about the positive impacts nut consumption has on humans. And back it all up with real-life case studies. Tune into today's episode to better your understanding of nuts! Tune in every Thursday morning for our...

Everyone could fit more nuts into their diets. Nuts are packed with nutrition, but they are also packed with calories. Increased nut consumption has been associated with a reduced risk of major chronic diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. Tune into this week's episode to learn more science-based knowledge about eating nuts. Tune in every Thursday morning for our weekly blog post! https:...

The human microbiome has many functions such as defense pathogens, nutrition production, and vitamin storage. Most people take for granted their gut health. Tune in to today's episode to learn why and how you should maintain your gut health. Tune in every Thursday morning for our weekly blog post! https://progressive-ethos.mykajabi.com/blog Find us at our website! http://progressiveethos.com/ Foll...

Sleeping is as vital to our health & well-being as food and water are.  Sleeping affects us physically, mentally, & emotionally. It can affect our mood, memory, energy levels, concentration levels, health & safety, our jobs, and even our relationships. Lack of sleep can lead to sleep deprivation, which brings its own pack of problems. Tune into this episode to learn about the risk...

Oftentimes people look for quick tips to better their health. Look no further, as this episode dives into the four I's of improving one's health. In this episode we go over Intelligence, Implementation, Investment, and "Am I doing it" and how you can utilize these topics to achieve better health.   Tune in every Thursday morning for our weekly blog post!  https://progressive-ethos.mykaja...

It is time for you to get off your butt! Not just physically but also mentally. When we set out to accomplish our goals not only must we take physical action, but we also must exert a mental action. There is a plethora of ideas and tactics for taking mental action and how to fine-tune the process. Listen in on this week's episode to learn more!  Tune in every Thursday morning for our weekly b...

Taking good care of your cardiovascular system can be as easy as picking the right foods at the grocery store or local market. Consider regularly incorporating the following seven, heart-protective foods into your cooking and eating routines. Tune in to this episode to find out what foods we are talking about. Tune in every Thursday morning for our weekly blog post! https://progressive-ethos.mykaj...

Self-Talk, what is it? Self-Talk is the narrative going on in your head about yourself. Most people do not realize the level of influence it has on ourselves and the world around us. It mixes both conscious and unconscious thoughts and biases about ourselves and the world. Self-Talk can be a positive or negative focus with similar impacts on our lives. Tune in every Thursday morning for our weekly...

Why do we procrastinate? Tune into this episode to learn why we procrastinate and how to better our habits.  Inside our heads, our internal voices are protecting us. However, sometimes these voices are actually holding us back. These voices stop us from doing the things we know we should do.  As Dan Lok put it, procrastination derives from 8 demons: The Perfectionist, The Good-For-Nothin...

Many people feel as if they're adrift in the world. They work hard, but they don't seem to get anywhere worthwhile. A key reason that they feel this way is that they haven't spent enough time thinking about what they want from life and haven't set themselves formal goals. After all, would you set out on a major journey with no real idea of your destination? Probably not! Tune in to his episode to...