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Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough owns a fitness studio in Oceanside CA called Every BODY's Fit. She has a Doctorate in Health and Human Performance, M.A. in Physical Education & Health Science, and she's an NASM Master Trainer & Instructor. She's also a professional natural bodybuilder, fitness model, Wellness Coach, and AFAA Group Exercise Instructor. She has 6 books on Amazon too,.

Poison ivy – Rash causing oil

For those who enjoy the outdoors, knowing your environment and surroundings is always an important safety measure. It isn’t just lions, tigers, and bears we have to be weary of. There are insects and even plants to watch for. Poison ivy,… 0 Shares |

Processed Foods – What exactly are we eating out of packages?

Most foods are processed in some form or another which can make the term confusing. There are foods that are mechanically processed which don’t necessarily take away from the healthiness of the food, and then there are foods that are… 0 Shares |

Vegan processed foods – Misleading ideas of being healthy

Eating primarily plant-based with little to no dairy or meat products, is a diet suitable to those who follow vegan nutrition protocol. Cutting out animal products does have its share of health benefits. These include practically eliminating saturated fat from… 0 Shares |

Heartburn – An unhappy esophagus

Heartburn is a discomforting burning in the chest area. This feeling might occur every now and then for some people, while others might have reoccurring symptoms. Heart burn likes to present itself after eating, in the evening, and when lying… 0 Shares |

Ear Wax – Breaking down the buildup

The ear canal often times gets buildup of a yellow substance we call earwax. The glands in the ear canal produce this substance for no exact known reason other than to trap particles and dust before they might reach the… 0 Shares |

Celiac Disease – Is gluten free the way for everyone to be?

The stigmatism around gluten has been growing especially as more and more people have discovered food allergies and digestive problems with their diets. In fact, 1 in 100 people have celiac disease. Complaints of diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, bloating, and anemia… 0 Shares |

Organic vs Farm raised – Food production & buyer’s preference

When it comes to the foods we choose to purchase, particularly those that are fresh, we are presented with a variety of choices. More and more we are hearing about organic and farm raised produce and meats. Both the terms… 0 Shares |

Necrotizing fasciitis – Flesh eating bacteria

Like something out of a horror movie, necrotizing fasciitis is a flesh eating bacterial infection. Although rare, this infection can eat away at the skin, muscles, fat, nerves, and blood vessels near the wound it has invaded. Most cases occur… 0 Shares |

Fatty liver disease – Unwanted fat & inflammation

The role of the liver is very important for several reasons in the body. The functions the liver is responsible to help and perform include storing iron, producing bile to help with digestion, converting nutrients to energy, making proteins in… 0 Shares |

Carbonated water – What’s the buzz on these drinks

We are told to drink plenty of water as a healthy rule of thumb, but many people just get tired of plain water. They feel the need for a little flavor or carbonation. Instead of turning towards sodas, juices, or… 0 Shares |