Articles written by Sheridan Cotrell


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  • Understanding Power of Probiotics

    Sheridan Cotrell|Jun 22, 2016

    When you hear about bacteria you most likely think of disease. However, your body is full of bacteria, both bad and good. Probiotics are organisms such as bacteria or yeast that are believed to improve health. While it is not understood exactly how probiotics work, they prove to be beneficial to your health. These friendly bacteria help your intestines recover after an infection or taking antibiotics. Probiotics can lower the amount of bad bacteria in your system that can cause infections and other problems. They can also help balance the good...

  • Having Healthy Mind With Healthy Body

    Sheridan Cotrell|Jun 1, 2016

    Health is so much more than the size of your pants or the number on the scale. It goes beyond eating well and exercising regularly. Optimal health involves a balance in all areas of wellbeing. Perhaps one of the most commonly overlooked components of health is having a healthy mind. Keeping your mind active and constantly challenging your brain in new ways can help keep it healthy. Reading, learning a new language, playing games, and changing up your routine, are all great ways to exercise your mind and keep it functioning to the best of its...

  • Motivation In Your Healthy Lifestyle

    Sheridan Cotrell|May 25, 2016

    Motivation.... Accomplishing a goal requires motivation. Without motivation it is easy to question your goals and lose focus of what you are working toward. It is difficult to make sacrifices and put one foot in front of the other if you aren’t motivated. The key to finding motivation and continually tapping into it, is to identify your “why”. Why do you want to accomplish the goal? Figuring out why you are working toward a specific goal allows you to keep focused on that motivation. When you begin to feel discouraged or you lose sight of yo...